Salary : $60,923.20 - $74,110.40 AnnuallyLocation : Merced County Human Services Agency Merced Atwater Los Banos, CAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: MSS04980Department: Human Services AgencyOpening Date: 01/07/2025Closing Date: 1/21/2025 11:59 PM PacificExamples of Duties Application Deadline: 1/21/2025 11:59 PM PacificRecruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. To be considered for this position you must use a Merit System application or apply online at: To view the job description, please click here: HOLIDAYS & LEAVESMANAGEMENT LEAVEMay receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).VACATION10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).SICK LEAVE0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.HOLIDAYSTwelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.BEREAVEMENT LEAVEFive (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.INSURANCEHEALTH INSURANCEMedical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.
- Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Vision Insurance - VSP
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCEManagement Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employerLIFE INSURANCECounty-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
- Level A & B $85,000
- Level C $55,000
- Level D & E $35,000
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employeeRETIREMENTDEFERRED COMPENSATIONThe County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATIONThe retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.EMPLOYEE PROGRAMSEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free 800 hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTSThe County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.###.####.