Effective June 5, 2024
The Agency provides an excellent array of benefits. Benefit highlights include:
Four medical plan options through Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser Permanente • Premiums are shared between the Agency and the employee • Employee contributions range from $0.00 to $218.86 per biweekly pay period, depending on the plan and level of coverage
Two dental plan options through Delta Dental and DeltaCare • 100% of the premium paid by the Agency for the employee and dependents
100% of the premium paid by the Agency for the employee and dependents
100% of the premium paid by the Agency for the employee and dependents
Defined benefit retirement administered through the Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA) • New hires are enrolled in the 1.62% at 65 retirement Tier II • Employee contributions are currently 6.40% of gross base salary
Employees may elect pre-tax deductions up to the annual limit set by the IRS
New hires participating in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan receive a 4.5% matching contribution
100% of the premium paid by the Agency for the employee and dependents
100% of the premium paid by the Agency for the employee
100% of the premium paid by the Agency for the employee
Up to $1,000 per year for job-related coursework and/or materials
Medical FSA- Up to the annual limit of $3,200 • Dependent Care FSA - Up to the annual limit of $5,000
12 days per year
10-25 days per year (based on years of service)
3 days per year
10 days per year
Other benefit options available (based on position)