Employment Benefits

Below is a summary of Benefit Programs for which employees may be entitled. These have been grouped to help you better review the benefits offered to employees working 30 or more hours as follows:

 Insurance Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance
  Employees are eligible to enroll in one of the Group Health Insurance Plans offered by the City. Changes to health insurance plans can be made during the Annual Open Enrollment Period or following a qualifying life event, such as a marriage or birth of a child.
• Dental/Vision Insurance
  Employees are eligible to enroll in one of the Dental/Vision Insurance Plans offered by the City. Changes to Dental/Vision insurance plans can be made during the Annual Open Enrollment Period or following a qualifying life event, such as a marriage or birth of a child
• Group Insurance
  Group Term Life Insurance is for provided for all employees to an amount equal to one (1) times their annual salary, plus Accidental Death & Dismemberment at no cost
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  Available to employees by selecting a certain amount of life insurance coverage. This plan also includes the option to select coverage for your spouse, and dependent children.
• Long-Term Disability
  Provided for all employees and is equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of your before-tax monthly earnings, not to exceed the plans maximum monthly benefit amount.

Work & Life Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts
  The City of Bradenton offers employees the option of enrolling in Flexible Spending Accounts. This program allows employees the ability to have money withheld from their pay check on a pre-tax basis to pay for dependent care expenses and/or unreimbursed medical/dental expenses
• Paid Vacation
  Vacation leave may be taken only after six (6) months of continuous service.
• Paid Holidays

      The City offers generous Holiday benefits to include the employees’ birthday, granting numerous paid holidays to all full and part-time employees working 20 hours or more

• Educational Assistance
  The City of Bradenton believes that formal education has a positive impact on an employee’s contribution to the city. The City supports self-development and educational efforts by providing reimbursements for all full-time employees, having completed one year of service, for tuition associated with approved institutions of higher learning, licenses and certification related to the employee’s current position or that could lead to promotional opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
  The Employee Assistance Program offer six (6) free sessions with confidential programs focusing on the wellness of employees and their immediate family members. EAP staff provides a wide range of services including assessment, referral, supervisory and management consultations, brief treatment, case management, advocacy and crisis intervention. They can also assist in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of drug and alcohol dependence.

 

Savings & Investment Benefits

• Retirement Planning
  The City of Bradenton offers Benefit Programs to assist employees in saving for retirement. The City also contracts with the PBA for the Police Pension and the SPFP for the Fire Department Pension.
• Florida Retirement System
  The FLORIDA Retirement System offers two (2) plans. The FRS Investment Plan and the FRS Pension Plan. City of Bradenton full-time and part-time employees contribute to the Florida Retirement System. Click here for more information on the FRS.
• Deferred Compensation Plans (IRS 457)
  Voluntary Defined Retirement Contribution Accounts are available to City of Bradenton employees. These plans are governed under Section 457 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees may choose to contribute pre-tax money into an annuity or an account set up for them by the 457 (b) plan and invest that money so it can grow tax-deferred. Employees can choose to contribute anywhere from ten dollars ($10) per pay period up to the IRS legal limit.
• Direct Deposit
  A mandatory banking system that enables the City of Bradenton to deposit your paycheck into your checking or savings account at your financial institution on payday.