Holidays
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Employees receive 11 paid holidays as follows:

• New Year’s Day,
• Martin Luther King Day,
• President’s Day,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran’s Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Friday after Thanksgiving,
• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Vacation
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• Beginning of the first through end of second year, 2 weeks
  (3.08 hrs/pay period).
• Beginning of third through end of sixth year, 3 weeks
  (4.62 hrs/pay period).
• Beginning of seventh year through end of 20th year, 4 weeks
  (6.15 hrs/pay period).
• Beginning of 21st year, 5 weeks (7.69 hrs/pay period).
  
  

As Accrued

Personal Leave
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Two days per calendar year.

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Sick Leave
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Employee is eligible to receive 12 paid sick days per year
accrued at 3.69 hours per pay period.

As Accrued.

Tuition Reimbursement
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100% reimbursement of tuition expenses at the state rate,
up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours per semester.
Must be part of an approved degree program, related to current job,
and student must receive passing grades.

Immediately after 6 months ofemployment

Attendance Incentive Program
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First three unused sick leave days may be converted to vacation.
Eligible for incentive if less than 2 days of sick leave are used.

12 months as of 12/31.

Health Insurance
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1st of month following date ofemployment.

Flexible Benefits
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The County offers a Flexible Benefit Plan consisting of the following benefits:
Health, Dental, Supplemental Life & Accident, Short Term and Long Term Disability.
These benefits may be purchased by employees on a pre-tax basis.

Varies

Life Insurance
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FREE policy equal to approximately two times annual salary.

1st of month following date of employment

Supplemental Insurance
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Employee may purchase additional life and accidental death insurance
through lower group rates.

60 days

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
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Free Short and Long Term Disability insurance equal to 40% of monthly salary.

1st of month following date ofemployment

Retirement
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Retirement paid 100% by the County through the State of Florida Retirement
System (FRS). Benefits are payable at age 62 and with a minimum of
6 years of vested service.FRS Investment Plan also available as an option.

6 years service

Deferred Compensation
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Tax deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes.
Employee contributes own earnings towards plan, with partial matching available
at certain earning levels.

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Social Security
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Social Security Retirement, Disability and Insurance Benefits.

Immediately

U.S. Savings Bonds
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Employee may buy bonds through payroll deduction.

Immediately

Credit Union
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Banking services including checking and savings loans available per
credit union policy.

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Jury Duty
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Paid leave for jury duty.

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Bereavement Leave
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Up to 3 days leave for death in immediate family.

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Employee Assistance Program
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FREE confidential counseling and referral service for employees and their families.

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Blood Bank
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Donate to blood bank to initiate membership.

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