City Attorney
Apply NowCompany: City of Grants Pass, OR
Location: Grants Pass, OR 97526
Description:
Salary: $123,276.82 - $165,532.22 Annually
Location : Grants Pass, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-56
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 10/09/2024
About the Position
The City of Grants Pass, Oregon is seeking a for this growing community of 39,364 tucked alongside the banks of the mighty Rogue River 30 miles north of Medford. Located along the I-5 corridor, Grants Pass serves as the county seat and major commercial center of Josephine County. Grants Pass operates under a Council-Manager form of government across 11.52 square miles with a 2024 budget of $207 million and a team of 243 FTEs.
THE CITY ATTORNEY
The serves as the chief legal advisor to the City appointed by and directly responsible to the City Manager. Responsibilities include advising City officials, staff, boards, and commissions on matters pertaining to law, codes, regulations, and legal procedures; providing administration direction; and direct supervision of the City's code enforcement program and risk management.
WHY APPLY
This is an amazing opportunity to join a high performing organization in the "Sun Belt" of Southern Oregon along the beautiful Rogue River as a part of the dynamic executive leadership team that is committed to coordinated provision of services within the community. Working directly with the City Manager, the City Attorney actively supports the decision-making process of the City Council and staff. If you are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate leadership excellence, make a difference in the daily lives of members of the community while enjoying the recreational opportunities that abound in the Rogue River Valley, this may be the one for you.
For questions on this position, please contact:
Richard Meyers
GMP Consultants
How to Apply
Richard Meyers
GMP Consultants
City of Grants Pass
Benefits for 2024
Description of Benefits
All full time employees.
INSURANCE
Health Insurance
The City provides a full family medical package that includes the following: medical, prescription, and vision insurance. Full family coverage includes spouse or same sex domestic partner and children up to age 26.
Most employees are currently provided two options for health insurance and may elect to have their portion of the health insurance premium taken out of their paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Rates for 2023, for health and dental coverage range from $207 to $221 per month depending on the coverage selected.
Dental Insurance
The City provides two carriers for dental coverage, PacificSource and Willamette Dental Group. PacificSource Dental allows employees to select any dentist covered by PacificSource. Willamette Dental Group is a dental service provider, and employees selecting this option must go to a Willamette Dental Center for services.
Flexible Spending/125 Program
Employees may elect to set aside monies pre-tax for out of pocket medical (maximum deferral $3,050) and/or dependent care (maximum deferral $5,000) expenses.
HRA/VEBA
Employees selecting the higher deductible/out-of-pocket health insurance plan, the City contributes $234 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA/VEBA). For Teamster covered employees the City contributes $140 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA/VEBA).
Life Insurance
The City provides life insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary. An employee can voluntarily choose to purchase additional life insurance, spousal life and/or dependent life.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
The City provides accidental death and dismemberment insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary.
Long Term Disability
The City provides long term disability benefits at the rate of 60% of salary with a maximum covered salary of $15,000 per month. This benefit has a 90-day elimination period.
RETIREMENT
The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The employee's contribution of 6% is paid by the City under each collective bargaining agreement and the personnel rules at this time.
Employees who are already members of PERS at the time of hire are effective immediately.
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
An employee who is new to Oregon public service and was hired on or after August 29, 2003, becomes an OPSRP Pension Program member if the employee works six full calendar months in a qualifying position for an OPSRP-Participating employer. The six-month waiting period cannot be interrupted by more than 30 consecutive working days and must be served with the same employer.
VOLUNTARY ELECTIONS
Deferred Compensation Program
Deferred compensation is a voluntary program which allows employees to designate a dollar amount or percentage of their pay for pre-tax retirement savings. These funds are deducted from an employee's check after FICA taxes, but before state and federal taxes, are applied. These funds are held state and federal tax free until the employee begins to withdraw funds. An employee is eligible to withdraw funds upon separation of service. The City provides four different carriers from which the employee can select. Employees may defer a maximum of $22,500 (2023 limit) per year, with "catch-up" provisions that apply to pre-retirement employees.
LEAVE BENEFITS
Vacation
Vacation accrual is provided to all regularly scheduled employees based upon their job classification, labor group, and scheduled workweek. Accruals are available to use upon satisfactory completion of the trial service period in most cases.
Holiday/Holiday Compensation
Management, supervisors, non-represented, Teamsters and Grants Pass Employee Association employees receive 10 paid holidays per year. Police and Fire employees receive a lump sum accrual for holidays.
Sick Leave
Sick leave accrual is provided to all regularly scheduled employees based upon their scheduled work week and labor group. Sick leave accrual is available for use immediately.
Emergency Leave
Emergency leave is provided to employees to attend the funeral of an immediate family member, or to visit an immediate family whose illness may result in death. Firefighters may take a 24-hour shift and all other employees may take up to 3 days emergency leave days per calendar year. Sick leave and/or vacation may also be utilized with approval.
OTHER BENEFITS
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP provides employees and members of their households up to four confidential visits per issue per year at no cost. Visits may be for counseling, assessment or referral help in dealing with the various stresses in life.
Fitness Reimbursement Policy
Full-time employees are eligible for up to $40 per month towards monthly membership dues to a health/fitness facility. Reimbursement is based on attendance and requires proof of payment and is processed on a quarterly basis through payroll. Regular part-time employees are eligible for a pro-rated reimbursement.
Educational Reimbursement Policy
Up to fifty percent of the cost of registration and fees associated with educational courses taken at an accredited institution and related to a regular employee's job may be reimbursed upon successful (Grade C or better) completion of the class. Term maximums apply for reimbursement. Employees who have completed their trial service period are eligible for this benefit. This program is dependent on budget availability.
Note: All benefits and contributions listed on this summary are subject to change
Location : Grants Pass, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-56
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 10/09/2024
About the Position
The City of Grants Pass, Oregon is seeking a for this growing community of 39,364 tucked alongside the banks of the mighty Rogue River 30 miles north of Medford. Located along the I-5 corridor, Grants Pass serves as the county seat and major commercial center of Josephine County. Grants Pass operates under a Council-Manager form of government across 11.52 square miles with a 2024 budget of $207 million and a team of 243 FTEs.
THE CITY ATTORNEY
The serves as the chief legal advisor to the City appointed by and directly responsible to the City Manager. Responsibilities include advising City officials, staff, boards, and commissions on matters pertaining to law, codes, regulations, and legal procedures; providing administration direction; and direct supervision of the City's code enforcement program and risk management.
WHY APPLY
This is an amazing opportunity to join a high performing organization in the "Sun Belt" of Southern Oregon along the beautiful Rogue River as a part of the dynamic executive leadership team that is committed to coordinated provision of services within the community. Working directly with the City Manager, the City Attorney actively supports the decision-making process of the City Council and staff. If you are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate leadership excellence, make a difference in the daily lives of members of the community while enjoying the recreational opportunities that abound in the Rogue River Valley, this may be the one for you.
For questions on this position, please contact:
Richard Meyers
GMP Consultants
How to Apply
Richard Meyers
GMP Consultants
City of Grants Pass
Benefits for 2024
Description of Benefits
All full time employees.
INSURANCE
Health Insurance
The City provides a full family medical package that includes the following: medical, prescription, and vision insurance. Full family coverage includes spouse or same sex domestic partner and children up to age 26.
Most employees are currently provided two options for health insurance and may elect to have their portion of the health insurance premium taken out of their paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Rates for 2023, for health and dental coverage range from $207 to $221 per month depending on the coverage selected.
Dental Insurance
The City provides two carriers for dental coverage, PacificSource and Willamette Dental Group. PacificSource Dental allows employees to select any dentist covered by PacificSource. Willamette Dental Group is a dental service provider, and employees selecting this option must go to a Willamette Dental Center for services.
Flexible Spending/125 Program
Employees may elect to set aside monies pre-tax for out of pocket medical (maximum deferral $3,050) and/or dependent care (maximum deferral $5,000) expenses.
HRA/VEBA
Employees selecting the higher deductible/out-of-pocket health insurance plan, the City contributes $234 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA/VEBA). For Teamster covered employees the City contributes $140 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA/VEBA).
Life Insurance
The City provides life insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary. An employee can voluntarily choose to purchase additional life insurance, spousal life and/or dependent life.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
The City provides accidental death and dismemberment insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary.
Long Term Disability
The City provides long term disability benefits at the rate of 60% of salary with a maximum covered salary of $15,000 per month. This benefit has a 90-day elimination period.
RETIREMENT
The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The employee's contribution of 6% is paid by the City under each collective bargaining agreement and the personnel rules at this time.
Employees who are already members of PERS at the time of hire are effective immediately.
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
An employee who is new to Oregon public service and was hired on or after August 29, 2003, becomes an OPSRP Pension Program member if the employee works six full calendar months in a qualifying position for an OPSRP-Participating employer. The six-month waiting period cannot be interrupted by more than 30 consecutive working days and must be served with the same employer.
VOLUNTARY ELECTIONS
Deferred Compensation Program
Deferred compensation is a voluntary program which allows employees to designate a dollar amount or percentage of their pay for pre-tax retirement savings. These funds are deducted from an employee's check after FICA taxes, but before state and federal taxes, are applied. These funds are held state and federal tax free until the employee begins to withdraw funds. An employee is eligible to withdraw funds upon separation of service. The City provides four different carriers from which the employee can select. Employees may defer a maximum of $22,500 (2023 limit) per year, with "catch-up" provisions that apply to pre-retirement employees.
LEAVE BENEFITS
Vacation
Vacation accrual is provided to all regularly scheduled employees based upon their job classification, labor group, and scheduled workweek. Accruals are available to use upon satisfactory completion of the trial service period in most cases.
Holiday/Holiday Compensation
Management, supervisors, non-represented, Teamsters and Grants Pass Employee Association employees receive 10 paid holidays per year. Police and Fire employees receive a lump sum accrual for holidays.
Sick Leave
Sick leave accrual is provided to all regularly scheduled employees based upon their scheduled work week and labor group. Sick leave accrual is available for use immediately.
Emergency Leave
Emergency leave is provided to employees to attend the funeral of an immediate family member, or to visit an immediate family whose illness may result in death. Firefighters may take a 24-hour shift and all other employees may take up to 3 days emergency leave days per calendar year. Sick leave and/or vacation may also be utilized with approval.
OTHER BENEFITS
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP provides employees and members of their households up to four confidential visits per issue per year at no cost. Visits may be for counseling, assessment or referral help in dealing with the various stresses in life.
Fitness Reimbursement Policy
Full-time employees are eligible for up to $40 per month towards monthly membership dues to a health/fitness facility. Reimbursement is based on attendance and requires proof of payment and is processed on a quarterly basis through payroll. Regular part-time employees are eligible for a pro-rated reimbursement.
Educational Reimbursement Policy
Up to fifty percent of the cost of registration and fees associated with educational courses taken at an accredited institution and related to a regular employee's job may be reimbursed upon successful (Grade C or better) completion of the class. Term maximums apply for reimbursement. Employees who have completed their trial service period are eligible for this benefit. This program is dependent on budget availability.
Note: All benefits and contributions listed on this summary are subject to change