Welcome to Johnson County Employee Benefits


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Casie Kadlec

Employee Benefits

The following is a summary of benefits for full-time, non-bargaining County employees. Benefits, privileges and duties for employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement may vary depending on specific contract provisions.
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 Compensation
  Employees serve a six-month probationary period and are eligible for compensation increases according to years of service as well as meritorious performance based upon performance evaluations. Cost of living adjustments (COLA’s) are considered by the Board of Supervisors, and are made effective July 1 annually. Longevity bonuses begin after 4 years of service.
 Vacation
 
 During 1st through 4th years of employment: 
 During 5th through 9th years:
 During 10th through 19th years:
 During 20th or later years:

2 working weeks
3 working weeks
4 working weeks
5 working weeks
 Holidays
  11 paid holidays per year plus 2 personal holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving day and day after
• Christmas
• Floating Christmas holiday
 Sick Leave
  Accrues at the rate of 18 days per year on a per-pay period basis to a maximum accrual of 120 days. After accumulation of 90 sick days, employees may convert sick leave to vacation on a 4:1 basis.

 Wellness Program
  Voluntary wellness activities, screenings, educational opportunities and incentives are offered throughout the year for employees and their families.

 Employee Assistance Program
  Employees and their families may contact Synchrony for free EAP counseling and referral services.

 Health Care Coverage
  Eligible employees may elect health care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment.

• Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa is the third party administrator for this self-funded plan
• PPO with 90/10 in-network and 80/20 out-of-network co-insurance; $100 deductible single or $200 deductible family; $500 out-of-pocket maximum single or $1,000 out -of-pocket maximum family
• Single coverage is paid by the County for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is $25.00/month with the balance paid by the County.
 Dental Care Coverage
  Eligible employees may elect dental care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment. Single coverage is paid by the County for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is a cost between the county and employee.

 Flexible Spending
  Eligible employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket health, dental and vision expenses that are not reimbursable through another source. Employees may also set aside pre-tax dollars for dependent care expenses.

 Life Insurance
  Eligible full-time employees are covered after 60 days of employment. Coverage is 1 times annualized compensation rounded up to the nearest thousand in group term life insurance and AD&D.

 Long-Term Disability
  Eligible full-time employees are covered after 60 days of employment. County provides up to 2 years of long term disability coverage at 66 2/3% of the employees wages as a result of injury, sickness or pregnancy; employees may opt to purchase additional coverage.

 IPERS
  Iowa Public Employee Retirement System is a mandatory retirement plan designed to supplement both Social Security and private savings. Non law-enforcement employees contribute 3.9% and the County contributes 6.05% toward this plan. County contributions are subject to a vesting schedule.

 Deferred Compensation (457)
  A deferred compensation plan is offered that provides tax advantages and an additional means in which to save for retirement with an easy payroll deduction. Employees may select from several companies offering deferred compensation.

Johnson County is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities and elderly are encouraged to apply.