8598 - Project/Program Coordinator IV - Emergency Management Coordinator (Administration)
Apply NowCompany: Jackson County, OR
Location: Medford, OR 97504
Description:
Salary: $37.79 - $48.23 Hourly
Location : Medford, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 8598
Department: Administration
Division: Emergency Management
Opening Date: 02/28/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Jackson County Employment Opportunity!
Jackson County is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to join the County's Emergency Management Program. The ideal candidate for this position is organized and has experience developing and managing emergency management plans. In addition, the successful candidate must be available 24/7 to respond to emergency events.
This is a fast paced, dynamic atmosphere where the term "boring" does not exist. This position manages multiple projects at one time, therefore the ideal candidate needs to be comfortable with reprioritizing tasks to meet the needs of the program, department, and County. This position regularly interfaces with all levels of government, as well as residents, and community partners and must communicate with those groups in ways that resonate with their communication style and level of emergency management knowledge. Creativity, flexibility, and critical thinking are essential daily tasks.
Additionally, this position will:
Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences
Job Duties and Requirements
I. Position Summary
Plans, facilitates and administers the functions of assigned special projects; plans; provides administrative assistance to an elected official or senior manager; provides complex and technical research, evaluation and studies of various projects and programs.
II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)
III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)
Education and Experience
License, Certificate or Other
Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. May be required to obtain specialized licenses or certifications for some positions.
IV. Other Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)
Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Requires exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, of force to move objects. Minimum physical effort is required. Requires driving and may require travel.
Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)
Work is generally performed in an office environment and may include exposure to disruptive people.
VI. Additional Information
This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management's decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at or call 541-774-6036.
Jackson County Benefit Summary - Management/Confidential Employee
Jackson County provides an excellent, generous and comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their dependents, as applicable.
This overview provides highlights of the comprehensive benefits package Jackson County management/confidential employees receive. If any statement conflicts with the applicable plan documents, Codified Ordinance, and/or Jackson County policies, the applicable documents will govern.
Insurance
Health Insurance - As of July 1, 2024 Regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents receive medical insurance, including prescription and chiropractic, dental, and vision coverage at a cost to the employee of $22.82 per paycheck ($49.45 per month) toward the monthly composite premium. Regular full-time employees may not waive coverage. Regular part-time employees may enroll in the full plan, with a prorated composite premium depending on their full-time equivalent (FTE), or may elect to waive benefits. Coverage begins on the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Hinge - Provided through Regence, Hinge is an online virtual Physical Therapy benefit for all employees and their dependents enrolled in the health insurance plan. This online virtual service will work around your schedule in the comfort of your own home, and there is no cost to the employee.
Wellness Center by CareATC - In addition to health insurance, certain primary care medical services, lab services, and prescription medications are offered at no out-of-pocket cost for the employee who is enrolled in the County's health insurance plan, and their eligible dependents at the wellness center.
Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), the benefit is equal to two times the employee's annual salary rounded to the next higher $1,000, to a maximum of $500,000. Insurance in excess of $50,000 is a taxable benefit.
Long-term Disability - Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month following date of hire. The benefits are payable after a waiting period of 60 days at a rate of 66 2/3 percent of base salary, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $12,000.
Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Regular employees may choose to participate in additional AD&D coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of plan and coverage amounts.
Voluntary Life Insurance - Regular employees may choose to participate in additional Life Insurance coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of coverage amounts.
Leaves
Vacation - Regular full-time employees earn vacation leave at a rate of 17 to 33 days annually depending upon years of County service and position band. Regular part-time employees accrue vacation leave on a prorated basis. Employees can carry forward up to three times the annual vacation accrual (prorated for part-time employees). Vacation leave cannot be used during the first six full months of regular employment. Twice per fiscal year, employees may request to be paid for vacation accruals, provided specific requirements are met.
Years of ServiceAnnual Vacation Accrual
Pay Band 1 - 5
0 to 5 yrs 17 days (5.24 hrs/pp)
Over 5 - 10 yrs 20 days (6.16hrs/pp)
Over 10 - 15yrs 23 days (7.08hrs/pp)
Over 15 - 20yrs 26 days (8.00hrs/pp)
Over 20yrs 29 days (8.93hrs/pp)
Sick Leave - Regular full-time employees earn sick leave at the rate of 3.70 hours per pay period (12 days annually), which starts to accrue during the first pay period and may accrue without limit. Regular part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis. Accrued sick leave may be used as soon as it is accrued.
Holidays - Regular full-time employees receive ten paid holidays annually (prorated for regular part-time employees), New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Holidays that fall on a Saturday will be observed on the previous Friday and holidays that fall on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.
Sheriff Management Employees Only - In lieu of holidays, each regular full-time employee receives, on July 1, a block of 12 days (96 hours), and they are prorated for regular part-time employees. Employees hired after July 1 will have holiday hours assigned on a prorated basis. Unused holiday hours at the end of the fiscal year cannot be carried forward. Holiday hours remaining at the end of the fiscal year will be paid to the employee at the employee's regular rate of pay.
Personal Leave - Each fiscal year on July 1, full-time regular employees (except Sheriff management employees) receive one personal leave day (eight hours; prorated for regular part-time employees based on the position's FTE as of July 1). Employees must be employed on July 1 to be eligible to receive the personal leave day. Personal leave is used in 15 minute increments. If it is not used, it does not roll over to the following year.
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System - Jackson County participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). PERS has Tier One, Tier Two, and the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) pension programs, as well as the Individual Account Program (IAP). Tier One covers members hired before January 1, 1996; Tier Two covers members hired between January 1, 1996 and August 28, 2003; and OPSRP covers members hired on or after August 29, 2003.
IAP contains all member contributions (6% of covered salary, currently County-paid) made on or after January 1, 2004. The legislature created the IAP in 2003 to provide an individual account-based retirement benefit for new workers hired on or after August 29, 2003, and for Tier One/Tier Two members active on or after January 1, 2004. The IAP benefit is in addition to the member's other retirement program benefit (i.e., Tier One, Tier Two, or OPSRP). Employees are automatically vested in their IAP account when their account is established.
IAP Redirect - Per Senate Bill 1049 (2019) contributions remain at the rate of 6% however, a portion of that 6% is redirected to the Employee Pension Stability Account (EPSA). 2.5% is redirected for the Tier 1 and Tier 2 members and 0.75% is redirected for OPSRP members. The rest of the county-paid contribution is directed to the employee's IAP. Employee's may choose to make voluntary contributions for the amount of the redirect through the Oregon PERS Online Member Services (OMS) at www.oregon.gov/PERS.
Salary Limit - Beginning January 1, 2020, SB 1049 changed the definition of "salary" for PERS purposes and created new limitations on annual and monthly "subject salaries." Your salary is used to determined member Individual Account Program (IAP) contributions, employer contributions to fund the pension program, and the final average salary used in calculating retirement benefits under formula methods. The 2022 limit $210,582 per year. The limit is prorated when members work fewer than 12 months in a calendar year.
OPSRP is designed to provide approximately 45 percent of an employee's final average salary at retirement (for a general service member with a 30-year career or a police and firefighter member with a 25-year career).
OPSRP General Service: Unless employees are in a police or firefighter position, they are considered a general service member. In addition to other retirement programs or any social security benefit, when employees retire, if vested, PERS will calculate monthly benefit using the following formula:
1.5 percent x years of retirement credit x final average salary. Normal retirement age for general service members is age 65, or age 58 with 30 years of retirement credit.
General Service Benefit Calculation Example (employees can estimate benefits using any number of years and any final average salary)
Final average salary: $45,000
Retirement credit: 30 years as an OPSRP member
30 (years) x 1.5 percent = 45 percent
45 percent x $3,750 (final average monthly salary) = $1,687.50
Single Life Option monthly benefit = $1,687.50 ($20,250 annual benefit)
OPSRP Police and Firefighter (P&F): To be classified as a P&F member at retirement, employees must have been employed continuously as a P&F member for at least five years immediately preceding their retirement. In addition to other retirement programs or any social security benefit, when employees retire, if vested, PERS will calculate monthly benefit using the following formula:
1.8 percent x years of retirement credit x final average salary. Normal retirement age for P&F members is age 60, or age 53 with 25 years of retirement credit.
P&F Benefit Calculation Example (employees can estimate their benefit using any number of years and any final average salary)
Final average salary: $45,000
Retirement credit: 25 years as an OPSRP member
25 (years) x 1.8 percent = 45 percent
45 percent of $3,750 (final average monthly salary) = $1,687.50
Single Life Option monthly benefit = $1,687.50 ($20,250 annual benefit)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program - Jackson County offers regular employees the option to enroll in IRS Section 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans. The employee defers compensation through voluntary payroll deductions into this supplemental retirement plan. The 457 plan is a separate retirement plan from PERS.
Other Benefits
Voluntary Direct Deposit - An employee may choose to have their payroll check automatically deposited into their bank account. Employees can choose up to four accounts to receive direct deposit funds. Most banks allow participation of this program.
Voluntary Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Section 125 Plan - The FSA is a tax-free regular employee-funded account. Regular employees may choose to participate in pre-tax health insurance premiums, out-of-pocket unreimbursed eligible health care expenses, dependent care expenses, and qualified transportation expenses, in order to have "before-tax" dollars deducted from their paychecks.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - The County has a fully-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to offer. The EAP is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL benefit that can assist you and your eligible family members with personal problems, large or small. The EAP provides confidential services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and life. The EAP is offered to regular employees, their dependents, and any household members. Services include up to four face-to-face counseling sessions per year, 24/7/365 access to crisis counselors, and convenient access to on-line consultations with licensed counselors.
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Are you available to respond to an emergency 24 hours a day, seven days a week?
Required Question
Location : Medford, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 8598
Department: Administration
Division: Emergency Management
Opening Date: 02/28/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Jackson County Employment Opportunity!
Jackson County is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to join the County's Emergency Management Program. The ideal candidate for this position is organized and has experience developing and managing emergency management plans. In addition, the successful candidate must be available 24/7 to respond to emergency events.
This is a fast paced, dynamic atmosphere where the term "boring" does not exist. This position manages multiple projects at one time, therefore the ideal candidate needs to be comfortable with reprioritizing tasks to meet the needs of the program, department, and County. This position regularly interfaces with all levels of government, as well as residents, and community partners and must communicate with those groups in ways that resonate with their communication style and level of emergency management knowledge. Creativity, flexibility, and critical thinking are essential daily tasks.
Additionally, this position will:
- Assist the Emergency Manager in the management and update of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
- Work closely with Federal, State, regional, and local emergency management personnel; city personnel; County personnel; non-profit agencies; and private sector organizations to incorporate and integrate the preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts of the County and relay information from higher level emergency management organizations to local government.
- Partner with the community to improve emergency preparedness, build resilience, and develop key relationships in anticipation of future disasters. Actively engage departments, allied agencies, and community-based groups through discussion, integrated planning, training, and exercises.
- Function in the Emergency Operations Center as any of the Command or General staff positions during emergency incidents.
Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences
- Previous experience in positions performing any combination of emergency management, project management, wildfire mitigation and prevention, community outreach and education, public or business administration, emergency plan development, or related field preferred.
- Proficient computer/software skills, Microsoft Office Suite, basic knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) software preferred.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and writing) skills preferred.
- ICS Certificates 100/200/700/800/120/230/235/240/241/242/244 within one year of hire.
- ICS Certificates 300/400 preferred.
- Available to be on-call in case of emergency.
- Submit transcripts, if using college education to meet educational minimum requirements.
- Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
- Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review
- The is a non-represented position. (Management/Confidential)
Job Duties and Requirements
I. Position Summary
Plans, facilitates and administers the functions of assigned special projects; plans; provides administrative assistance to an elected official or senior manager; provides complex and technical research, evaluation and studies of various projects and programs.
II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)
- Performs complex and technical research, evaluation, and studies of various programs, projects, operations, activities, or grants. Collects, analyzes and interprets statistical and other data from a variety of sources; prepares written reports and makes recommendations regarding their feasibility based on studies, surveys and analyses.
- Prepares comprehensive reports on a variety of issues; prepares and maintains financial narrative reports. Assists in the preparation of orders, ordinances, and other pleadings or legislative documents as needed.
- Oversees and performs purchasing, accounting, inventory control, and budget related functions to assist in providing fiscal accountability. Uses established policies, methods, and procedures to purchase supplies, materials, or equipment and provide required documentation. Assures that appropriate fiscal records and reports are accurately prepared and maintained.
- May manage programs and/or projects; provide program/project oversight; develop goals and quality assurance measures.
- May manage personnel, safety, and risk functions for a department, large division or program.
- May act as a departmental resource for County and departmental policy administration. Assists in the development and implementation of department policies; prepares and revises procedures, rules and manuals; analyzes legislation which may affect department activities; reviews department operations for compliance with statutes, rules and regulations.
- May prepare and administer contracts and leases; prepare requests for proposals; negotiate terms and conditions of contracts; monitor contract compliance.
- May prepare grant applications and administer grant funds; research available grant funds and programs; monitor expenditures and collect data to prepare grant reports.
- May work with other agencies and vendors to coordinate and manage program specific projects or events; may make presentations.
- Remains current on legislation, legal requirements, and ordinances affecting unit operations and interprets information to advise staff or subordinates of any applicable changes in procedures to reflect revised legal requirements.
- Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
- Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
- Has regular and reliable attendance. Working irregular hours may be required.
III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related field AND four years of project or program management experience AND one year of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in the area of assignment; OR
- Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
License, Certificate or Other
Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. May be required to obtain specialized licenses or certifications for some positions.
IV. Other Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of principles and practices of research methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of technical aspects of field of specialty.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the functions and procedures of a specific department and general knowledge of County-wide departmental functions and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of administrative, fiscal, and personnel administration practices.
- Knowledge of basic data processing principles and accounting applications.
- Knowledge of administration and management.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply County/department policies and procedures and legal requirements applicable to area of assignment.
- Knowledge of grant writing, monitoring, and associated procedures.
- Excellent oral communications skills to explain policies and procedures and to work effectively with other employees, agencies, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
- Ability to develop, organize, and oversee projects including monitoring budgets and funding, work schedules, grant administration requirements, and progress reports.
- Ability to conduct research studies, including the collection, organization, analysis, and development of administrative recommendations.
- Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate operations.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to analyze and make decisions, judgments, short and long range plans relating to area of responsibility.
- Ability to interpret, and explain documents, policies, and regulations.
- Ability to provide work direction to others.
- Ability to prepare effective written reports, correspondence, memoranda, policies, and other written documents.
- Skills in operating standard office equipment such as a typewriter, computer terminal, calculator, and other office equipment.
Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)
Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Requires exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, of force to move objects. Minimum physical effort is required. Requires driving and may require travel.
Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)
Work is generally performed in an office environment and may include exposure to disruptive people.
VI. Additional Information
This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management's decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at or call 541-774-6036.
Jackson County Benefit Summary - Management/Confidential Employee
Jackson County provides an excellent, generous and comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their dependents, as applicable.
This overview provides highlights of the comprehensive benefits package Jackson County management/confidential employees receive. If any statement conflicts with the applicable plan documents, Codified Ordinance, and/or Jackson County policies, the applicable documents will govern.
Insurance
Health Insurance - As of July 1, 2024 Regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents receive medical insurance, including prescription and chiropractic, dental, and vision coverage at a cost to the employee of $22.82 per paycheck ($49.45 per month) toward the monthly composite premium. Regular full-time employees may not waive coverage. Regular part-time employees may enroll in the full plan, with a prorated composite premium depending on their full-time equivalent (FTE), or may elect to waive benefits. Coverage begins on the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Hinge - Provided through Regence, Hinge is an online virtual Physical Therapy benefit for all employees and their dependents enrolled in the health insurance plan. This online virtual service will work around your schedule in the comfort of your own home, and there is no cost to the employee.
Wellness Center by CareATC - In addition to health insurance, certain primary care medical services, lab services, and prescription medications are offered at no out-of-pocket cost for the employee who is enrolled in the County's health insurance plan, and their eligible dependents at the wellness center.
Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), the benefit is equal to two times the employee's annual salary rounded to the next higher $1,000, to a maximum of $500,000. Insurance in excess of $50,000 is a taxable benefit.
Long-term Disability - Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month following date of hire. The benefits are payable after a waiting period of 60 days at a rate of 66 2/3 percent of base salary, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $12,000.
Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Regular employees may choose to participate in additional AD&D coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of plan and coverage amounts.
Voluntary Life Insurance - Regular employees may choose to participate in additional Life Insurance coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of coverage amounts.
Leaves
Vacation - Regular full-time employees earn vacation leave at a rate of 17 to 33 days annually depending upon years of County service and position band. Regular part-time employees accrue vacation leave on a prorated basis. Employees can carry forward up to three times the annual vacation accrual (prorated for part-time employees). Vacation leave cannot be used during the first six full months of regular employment. Twice per fiscal year, employees may request to be paid for vacation accruals, provided specific requirements are met.
Years of ServiceAnnual Vacation Accrual
Pay Band 1 - 5
0 to 5 yrs 17 days (5.24 hrs/pp)
Over 5 - 10 yrs 20 days (6.16hrs/pp)
Over 10 - 15yrs 23 days (7.08hrs/pp)
Over 15 - 20yrs 26 days (8.00hrs/pp)
Over 20yrs 29 days (8.93hrs/pp)
Sick Leave - Regular full-time employees earn sick leave at the rate of 3.70 hours per pay period (12 days annually), which starts to accrue during the first pay period and may accrue without limit. Regular part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis. Accrued sick leave may be used as soon as it is accrued.
Holidays - Regular full-time employees receive ten paid holidays annually (prorated for regular part-time employees), New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Holidays that fall on a Saturday will be observed on the previous Friday and holidays that fall on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.
Sheriff Management Employees Only - In lieu of holidays, each regular full-time employee receives, on July 1, a block of 12 days (96 hours), and they are prorated for regular part-time employees. Employees hired after July 1 will have holiday hours assigned on a prorated basis. Unused holiday hours at the end of the fiscal year cannot be carried forward. Holiday hours remaining at the end of the fiscal year will be paid to the employee at the employee's regular rate of pay.
Personal Leave - Each fiscal year on July 1, full-time regular employees (except Sheriff management employees) receive one personal leave day (eight hours; prorated for regular part-time employees based on the position's FTE as of July 1). Employees must be employed on July 1 to be eligible to receive the personal leave day. Personal leave is used in 15 minute increments. If it is not used, it does not roll over to the following year.
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System - Jackson County participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). PERS has Tier One, Tier Two, and the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) pension programs, as well as the Individual Account Program (IAP). Tier One covers members hired before January 1, 1996; Tier Two covers members hired between January 1, 1996 and August 28, 2003; and OPSRP covers members hired on or after August 29, 2003.
IAP contains all member contributions (6% of covered salary, currently County-paid) made on or after January 1, 2004. The legislature created the IAP in 2003 to provide an individual account-based retirement benefit for new workers hired on or after August 29, 2003, and for Tier One/Tier Two members active on or after January 1, 2004. The IAP benefit is in addition to the member's other retirement program benefit (i.e., Tier One, Tier Two, or OPSRP). Employees are automatically vested in their IAP account when their account is established.
IAP Redirect - Per Senate Bill 1049 (2019) contributions remain at the rate of 6% however, a portion of that 6% is redirected to the Employee Pension Stability Account (EPSA). 2.5% is redirected for the Tier 1 and Tier 2 members and 0.75% is redirected for OPSRP members. The rest of the county-paid contribution is directed to the employee's IAP. Employee's may choose to make voluntary contributions for the amount of the redirect through the Oregon PERS Online Member Services (OMS) at www.oregon.gov/PERS.
Salary Limit - Beginning January 1, 2020, SB 1049 changed the definition of "salary" for PERS purposes and created new limitations on annual and monthly "subject salaries." Your salary is used to determined member Individual Account Program (IAP) contributions, employer contributions to fund the pension program, and the final average salary used in calculating retirement benefits under formula methods. The 2022 limit $210,582 per year. The limit is prorated when members work fewer than 12 months in a calendar year.
OPSRP is designed to provide approximately 45 percent of an employee's final average salary at retirement (for a general service member with a 30-year career or a police and firefighter member with a 25-year career).
OPSRP General Service: Unless employees are in a police or firefighter position, they are considered a general service member. In addition to other retirement programs or any social security benefit, when employees retire, if vested, PERS will calculate monthly benefit using the following formula:
1.5 percent x years of retirement credit x final average salary. Normal retirement age for general service members is age 65, or age 58 with 30 years of retirement credit.
General Service Benefit Calculation Example (employees can estimate benefits using any number of years and any final average salary)
Final average salary: $45,000
Retirement credit: 30 years as an OPSRP member
30 (years) x 1.5 percent = 45 percent
45 percent x $3,750 (final average monthly salary) = $1,687.50
Single Life Option monthly benefit = $1,687.50 ($20,250 annual benefit)
OPSRP Police and Firefighter (P&F): To be classified as a P&F member at retirement, employees must have been employed continuously as a P&F member for at least five years immediately preceding their retirement. In addition to other retirement programs or any social security benefit, when employees retire, if vested, PERS will calculate monthly benefit using the following formula:
1.8 percent x years of retirement credit x final average salary. Normal retirement age for P&F members is age 60, or age 53 with 25 years of retirement credit.
P&F Benefit Calculation Example (employees can estimate their benefit using any number of years and any final average salary)
Final average salary: $45,000
Retirement credit: 25 years as an OPSRP member
25 (years) x 1.8 percent = 45 percent
45 percent of $3,750 (final average monthly salary) = $1,687.50
Single Life Option monthly benefit = $1,687.50 ($20,250 annual benefit)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program - Jackson County offers regular employees the option to enroll in IRS Section 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans. The employee defers compensation through voluntary payroll deductions into this supplemental retirement plan. The 457 plan is a separate retirement plan from PERS.
Other Benefits
Voluntary Direct Deposit - An employee may choose to have their payroll check automatically deposited into their bank account. Employees can choose up to four accounts to receive direct deposit funds. Most banks allow participation of this program.
Voluntary Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Section 125 Plan - The FSA is a tax-free regular employee-funded account. Regular employees may choose to participate in pre-tax health insurance premiums, out-of-pocket unreimbursed eligible health care expenses, dependent care expenses, and qualified transportation expenses, in order to have "before-tax" dollars deducted from their paychecks.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - The County has a fully-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to offer. The EAP is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL benefit that can assist you and your eligible family members with personal problems, large or small. The EAP provides confidential services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and life. The EAP is offered to regular employees, their dependents, and any household members. Services include up to four face-to-face counseling sessions per year, 24/7/365 access to crisis counselors, and convenient access to on-line consultations with licensed counselors.
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Are you available to respond to an emergency 24 hours a day, seven days a week?
- Yes
- No
Required Question