City of Commerce City, CO
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City of Commerce City employee salaries are competitive and the benefits are exceptional. We recognize the value of each and every employee and are committed to offering tools and benefits which help foster professional development and success. The city offers full-time employees an extensive benefits package that includes:
Health, Life and Disability Insurance
Health Insurance
Employees can select United HealthCare. Employees are eligible the first of the month following date of hire for insurance benefits. Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Colorado while vision insurance is offered through VSP at a minimal cost.
Life Insurance
The city pays the full premium for term life insurance in the amount of two times the employee’s annual salary (up to $200,000 per employee). Spouses and dependent children are provided a $2,000 life insurance benefit. Employees have the option to purchase additional supplemental and portable coverage for themselves, their spouses and their dependents.
Long-Term Care Insurance
In conjunction with retirement planning, this voluntary, portable insurance pays for home health care, assisted living facilities, nursing home, hospice, adult day care and more.
Short and Long-Term Disability
Employees who cannot work due to a non-work-related illness or injury may receive short-term disability pay at 100 percent of regular wages for up to 90 days and long-term disability insurance to cover 60 percent of wages through the remaining period of disability.
Retirement
Deferred Compensation 401(a) Plan and 457 Plan
The city contributes 6 percent to each non-FOP full-time employee's 401(a) Plan, and employee contributes a mandatory 6 percent of their salary to the same plan. An optional 457 Plan is also available for full-time and part-time employees. This allows employees to invest additional tax deferred dollars into a retirement saving plan. Loan options are also available. General employee retirement contributions are fully vested after three years of employment. This means that upon completion of each year with the city, employees will have ownership of 33% of the employer contributions. Employees are always entitled to their own contributions made to the 401A retirement plan.
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
This is an excellent option for full-time employees interested in saving money on medical/health and dependent care expenses. This plan allows employees to allocate pre-tax money toward items such as prescriptions or child care expenses and be reimbursed for expenses.
Leave
Full-time new hires will receive a General Leave bank of 48 hours upon hire. The leave amount for the year is the same, but allows employees to join the city with leave available to use. Full-time employees receive ample general leave time - from 19 days (152 hours) up to 34 days (272 hours) based on years of service. General leave acts as a bank of hours that can be used for vacation, sick time and personal leave. Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays (88 hours) annually. Variable-hour, and part-time employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one hour per thirty hours worked.
Compensatory Time
Non-exempt full-time and part-time employees may earn compensatory time in lieu of paid overtime.
Workers Compensation
Full-time and part-time employees who cannot work due to an on-the-job injury may be eligible for 100 percent worker’s compensation.
Unique Benefits
Employee Home Ownership Program
Qualified full-time employees can obtain a secured loan of up to $10,000 for down payment and/or closing cost assistance for a home purchase in Commerce City. The loan is forgivable over an employee’s years of service.
Recreation Center Membership
Membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center at a discounted cost of $5 per person, per year is available to full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Full-time employees can also have their significant other or dependent under the age of 23 and living in the same house receive the annual membership for $5 as well.
Golf Course Green Fees and discount dining
Full-time and part-time employees can golf at the city’s award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at the discounted resident rate, as well as, a discount at the Bison Grill.
Tuition Reimbursement
Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 for approved education and training expenses.
Tools Right at your Fingertips
Benefits Hub and Ask Charlie are just a few self-servicing tools to help navigate at your own time and convenience.
Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program
An interest-free loan of up to $1,500 may be provided to full-time employees for the purchase of computer hardware and software. The city works with the employee on low-cost payroll deductions for effortless repayment.
Employee Assistance Program
Guidance Resources by ComPsych which provides 8 FREE counseling sessions per member per issue per year. This program is for employees and all household members - EAP can assist with emotional support including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship stress, work/life solutions, legal guidance and financial resources!