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Why Work for Us?
We compare with the best companies in Washtenaw County when it comes to work/life balance. We recognize that Human Capital is our most valuable asset. After all, we are in the "service business."
Competitive Salaries
- Merit based salary increases
- Paid on a biweekly basis
- Direct deposit your pay check into the bank of your choice
Take Time Off for You & Your Family
- Paid holidays
- Sick day banks that accrue at 1 day per month
- Vacation day banks that accrue 1 day per month, and
- quickly increase with years of service
Your Health & Well Being is Important
Medical Insurance Benefits
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan PPO7 (Core Plan)
- $75 monthly cost share for employee and all eligible dependents
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan PPO2 (Option to buy-up)
- $168.02 monthly cost share for employee and all eligible dependents
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan PPO1 (Option to buy-up)
- $449.92 monthly cost share for employee and all eligible dependents
*Insurance benefits available for Other Eligible Adults (based off of COBRA rates and taxes)
Dental Insurance Benefits
Delta Dental Core Plan
- $0 monthly cost share for employee and all eligible dependents
Delta Dental Enhanced Buy Up Plan
- $56.80 monthly cost share for employee and all eligible dependents
Vision Insurance Benefits
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
- $18.62 monthly cost share for employee and all dependents
Reimbursement Accounts (Flexible Spending Accounts) through Flex Administrators
Pre-tax Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA)
- $100 up to $5,000 annual contributions
Pre-tax Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA)
- $100 up to $2,650 annual contributions
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Benefits
The Hartford
- Cost for increased coverage is dependent on age, salary, and level elected
- Plans begin at $50,000 coverage and max out at $300,000 coverage at $50,000 increments. Initial level of coverage is provided by employer at no cost to the employee.
Long Term Disability Benefits
The Hartford
- Cost for increased coverage is dependent on age, salary, and level elected
- Plans begin at 50% of salary with a six month wait and max out at 67% of salary with a three month wait. Initial level of coverage is provided by employer at no cost to the employee.
Employee Assistance Program
Life Balance
- No cost to Employee
- Completely confidential
Short Term Disability (Voluntary)
- Available through Allstate
- Critical Illness Plan and Accident Insurance Plan also available
*Click here to see our full Washtenaw County Benefits Guide
We Are a Learning Organization
- Employer-Sponsored Professional Development Program
- Classroom and online training provided at no cost to the employee
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Available to employees after one year of full-time employment
- 50% of tuition reimbursed to employees upon completion of classes with a grade of "C" or better
Great Retirement Plans to Shelter Your Future
Washtenaw County Defined Contribution (WCDC) Retirement Plan for Non-Sheriff Employees
- 401A Plan – Currently partner with TIAA
- Employees contribute pre-tax 7.50% of gross salary with Employer match
- Fully vested after 10 years of employment
Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS) of Michigan Retirement Plan Sheriff Employees Only
- Defined Benefit Plan
- POAM Employees contribute pre-tax 8% of gross salary
- COAM Employees contribute pre-tax 9% of gross salary
- Fully vested after 10 years of employment
- 2.75% Multiplier
Washtenaw County Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Plan for all Employees
- Currently partner with ICMA
- Employer sponsored contributions on employee’s behalf beginning with $100 per pay period and increasing from there based on years of service
- Retirement eligibility based on the core retirement plan that employee is enrolled in.
Washtenaw County Voluntary Deferred Compensation (457) Plan for all permanent Employees
- Pre-tax supplemental retirement savings plan
- Currently partner with TIAA and MERS of Michigan
- Flexible – can start and stop contributions at any point
- Annual contribution limits varies – refer to IRS annual limit as it can change from year to year.
So what is the secret to getting on the Washtenaw County Team?
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Human Resources
Physical Address
220 N Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
Phone: 734-222-6800Fax: 734-222-6775