HEALTH INSURANCE - Insurance is effective the first of the month following start date. Two plans are offered:

1) Harvard/Pilgrim HMO HIGH: $10 co-pay, $500 deductible, RX: $0/$20/$30.

2) Harvard/Pilgrim HMO LOW: $20 co-pay, $2,000 deductible, RX Retail: $10/$30/$50, Mail-in: $15/$45/$70.

 

F/Y 13/14 employee weekly contribution:

     HMO HIGH: 1P - $28.32; 2P - $56.63; Family - $77.59

     HMO LOW: 1P - $9.61; 2P - $19.22; Family - $26.33

 

Prescription Plan - Both plans include prescription drug mail-in for 90-day supply.

 

SECTION 125- Flexible benefits spending program allowing you to set aside tax deferred contributions for health care services and day care expenses.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Confidential counseling is provided for employee and family members at no cost to the employee.

 

VACATION - Earn 10 days per year (based on normal workweek); Firefighters earn 8 days per year.

 

HOLIDAY PAY - 11 holidays are recognized per year.

 

SICK PAY - Earn 1 day per month/ 12 days per year. Firefighters 8 days per year. May accumulate up to 90 sick days.

 

PERSONAL DAYS - Earn 1 personal day after 3 consecutive months without using sick time. Additional days may be earned on July 1 based on sick day balance.

 

RETIREMENT - New Hampshire Retirement System is mandatory. Group I employees contribute 7.0% of gross earnings. Group II employees (Fire) contribute 11.8%. City contributes to the NHRS as determined by the NH State Legislature.

 

ICMA - Voluntary. Pretax contributions may be made to an individual retirement account.

 

 

 

Hourly/Union: Start at Step 1. After 6-month probationary period, rate moves to Step 2 following satisfactory performance evaluation. Reviewed annually thereafter.

 

Non-Union: Usually start at minimum of range. After 6 month probationary period, receive 0-5% increase based on performance. Reviewed annually thereafter.

 

Fire: FY 13/14: EMT-I $17.06/hour. EMT-P $17.91/hour.

On probation for first 12 months.