At the City of Santa Clarita, we believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our vibrant community, and we are dedicated to fostering a work environment that not only values professional growth but also prioritizes the well-being of our team members.
As an employee of the City of Santa Clarita, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance every aspect of your life. From competitive salaries to a range of health and wellness programs, we prioritize your success and satisfaction. Our commitment to work-life balance goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring that you can grow both personally and professionally.
Public Employee Pension
The City is a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Your defined benefit plan is based on:
- Years of CalPERS service
- Age at retirement
- Average of highest three-year salary
- Retirement formula
Deferred Compensation
Employees may participate in the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan sponsored by MissionSquare. The plan provisions:
- Taxes deferred until you withdraw money
- Enroll anytime during the year
- Eligible to withdraw money after termination of employment
- Loan options available
Health Insurance
The City has a cafeteria health benefits program which provides either payment towards the premium for the employee and eligible dependents, or cash payment if you and your dependents already have health benefits. The cafeteria dollars currently cover 100% of the lowest cost of family health care plans (medical, dental, & vision). Exact benefit amounts vary by hire date.
Medical Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). There are three Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO’s) and three Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s) to choose from. Dental and Vision insurance options are also available.
Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
All regular employees working a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are eligible for annual Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage in the amount of one times their salary to a maximum specified of $150,000. Premiums for both basic life and AD&D are paid in full by the City with no cost to the employee. Supplemental life, spousal and dependent child options are also available.
Long-Term Disability
All regular employees working a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums for the plan are paid by the City with no cost to the employee.
Life Assistance Program
The City provides a Employee Assistance (EAP) for all regular employees and their eligible dependents. The confidential EAP program can refer employees to professional counselors and services that can help resolve emotional health, family and work issues, or provide help with financial and legal questions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
The City offers a flexible spending account option for Dependent Care and Health Care Expenses. With these plans, employees can choose to place a portion of their earnings into a personal reimbursement account on a pre-tax basis. Doing so lowers employees’ taxable income for the year and allows them to pay for their qualified dependent care and eligible health care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Holidays
The City offers fourteen (14) paid holidays per year. One floating holiday is also available, to be used at the employee’s discretion.
Vacation
The City initially offers two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year for all regular full time employees. After five years of continuous City service, paid vacation increases to three weeks per year. After ten years of continuous service with the City, one day (8 hours) of vacation shall be added for each year of continuous service to a maximum of four weeks.
Administrative Leave
Exempt City employees are eligible for ten days of administrative leave per calendar year.
Sick Leave
Sick leave shall accrue for all regular full time employees at a rate of eight hours for each month of continuous service, or approximately two weeks per year
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Additional Employee Benefits
- Educational assistance covers 75% of costs per fiscal year up to the amounts below. Note for positions covered under the SEIU bargaining group, refer to SEIU MOU
- $2,000 for an AA Degree
- $4,000 for a BA or BS Degree
- $5,000 for an MA/PHD Degree
- Flexible work schedules
- AFLAC – Short-term Disability, Accident, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Choice, and Critical Care Insurance available
- Wishbone Pet Insurance – Employer discount for pet insurance coverage
- WorkWell – A program that strives to create a productive and performance-driven workplace by helping employees reach their personal health and fitness goals
- An on-site Mother’s Room located at City Hall for nursing moms
The above mentioned benefits are available to regular City employees only. Benefits for part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees may differ.
