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The City of Sierra Vista is committed to offering competitive benefit programs
to its employees.

Please read the current CITY OF SIERRA VISTA BENEFITS GUIDE for a comprehensive overview. Medical benefits are offered by Ameriben via the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Network; Employee coverage is offered at different tiers/deductibles (from 100% paid by City for the employee). Spouse, child, and family coverage optional for additional cost/month. HR picture 4 young people last edit

Who is eligible for benefits?  
Regular full-time employees. 

When do benefits become effective?
Benefits become effective on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

The City offers two medical plans shown below. Cost to the employee are shown as monthly and are divided into two bi- weekly paychecks.

Health Insurance Employee Add Spouse Add Child/Children* Family Plan* 
 EPO  $0  $455.04  $314.26  $671.42
 HDHP  $0  $409.26  $284.48  $589.56

*Same rate for any number of children or any number of immediate family members.

Click on Ameriben Blue Cross/Blue Shield for Network Providers.

To find a doctor click on Doctor/AZ Blue.

Benefits and Insurance at No Cost to the Employee Employee Cost
Dental (Additional fees for spouse/children/family)  $0
Short-Term Disability  $0
$50,000 Life Insurance (Optional to purchase up to $250.000)  $0
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)-Free counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families is provided for financial planning, legal  services, depression, substance abuse, family/marital and other relationship issues.  $0

 

Other Employee-Paid Benefits Available
Vision Insurance
AFLAC
Legal Shield
Discounted health club membership
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs.
Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees that elect to join the High-Deductible health plan. The City contributes $600 per year to your HSA.
Optional 457 Plans - Put away additional money for your retirement while selecting the investment mechanism. Can be pre-tax or post tax.

General benefits per City policies and directives:

  • Retirement: The City participates in state sponsored pension programs through Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Participation in one of the two programs is based on job classification and statutory eligibility requirements. The City contributes to both of these plans on the employee's behalf. Additional information is available on the ASRS and PSPRS plan websites.

  • Tuition Reimbursement: Full-time employees may request education assistance to pursue a degree program in a City-related field. Tuition for classes in pursuit of an Associate’s degree is available at 100% of tuition. Undergraduate level courses is available at 50% of tuition costs up to $400. Tuition for graduate level courses is available at 50% of tuition costs up to $475. Cost for books and related fees are also paid by the City at 50% with no maximum.

  • Disability Insurance: City provided personal illness or injury short term disability benefits with 66 2/3% of your income up to $1,700/week. This plan also covers pregnancy. Benefits will continue up to 22 weeks. Long-term disability is also available for qualified employees.

  • Vacation Leave is earned based on the following schedule:

Years of Service 40-Hour Employee 56-Hour Employee
 0-3  8 Hours  12 Hours
 3-5  9 Hours  13.5 Hours
 5-10  10 Hours  15 Hours
 10-15  12 Hours  18 Hours
 15-20  14 Hours  21 Hours
 20+  16 Hours  24 Hours

 

  • Sick Leave
  • Holidays: Thirteen (13) paid holidays; one floating holiday.
  • State Unemployment: State mandated coverage is provided.