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Working for the City Has Real Benefits
The City of Rehoboth Beach strives to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees.
Insurance
Medical Insurance
The city offers two health insurance plans through the state of Delaware, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Comprehensive PPO and Aetna HMO. The city covers 90% of employees’ monthly insurance premium and 80% of dependents’ monthly premium.
Dental Insurance
The City of Rehoboth Beach offers Delta Dental insurance coverage through the state of Delaware. Employee premiums are paid in full by the city. Employees who also have their spouse or children on the plan pay only the additional cost of the premium.
Vision Insurance
The City of Rehoboth Beach offers vision insurance through Vision Benefits of America; premiums are paid in full by employees.
Retirement Savings Plan
After six months of employment, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the city’s thrift savings plan with options for both before-tax and after-tax contributions. The city matches 75% of employee contributions up to a city contribution of 6%.
The city also has a 457(b) plan to which both part-time and full-time employees may contribute.
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Employees receive 14 paid holidays per year; every other year an additional 1½ days is provided for election and return days.
Personal Days
Each year full-time employees receive 16 hours of personal time.
Vacation
From hire date to December 31 of an employee’s first year, vacation accrues at 3.33 hours per month. On January 1 each year, employees receive vacation based on years of service:
- 1-4 years: 80 hours annually
- 5-9 years: 120 hours annually
- 10-18 years: 160 hours annually
- 19 + years: 200 hours annually
Sick Leave
New employees receive 120 hours upon employment. Thereafter, employees receive 80 hours annually awarded on January 1.
Additional Benefits
Life/Disability Insurance
Upon completion of six months of employment, employees are enrolled in an employer-paid standard insurance program providing $75,000 in life insurance, $75,000 in accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Supplemental Insurances
The City of Rehoboth Beach partners with Washington National Insurance to provide access to several different supplemental insurance tools such as cancer, heart, general accident policies and universal life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program – ComPsych GuidanceResources
Through the city’s partnership with the state of Delaware, ComPsych GuidanceResources services are available to all city employees. Resources include confidential emotional support and counseling, online support, interactive digital behavioral health tools, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and identity theft services.
Gym Membership
The city reimburses employees 50% of the cost of annual membership to any gym or online fitness resource.
Continued Education, Professional Licensing, Memberships
All continued education, professional licenses, and memberships required for an employee’s position are paid in full by the city. This includes all materials needed to attain the education, license, or membership. Additional licenses and memberships to further employees’ knowledge and skill in their position may be approved by the city manager.
Longevity Bonus
Paid at five-year increments of consecutive service.
- 5 years: $650
- 10 years: $900
- 15 Years: $1,150
- 20 years: $1,650
- 25 years and every 5 years thereafter: $2,150