Assistant City Manager/Deputy City Manager (20524764)

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in which medical is fully paid for most plans (including family coverage) as specified in the current employee group contract, a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, and many additional benefits including: 

• Retirement/Pension: 

  • 2% @ 55 CalPERS formula for Classic members (includes Individuals who were active members of a reciprocal public retirement system within the last six months, or were previously employed with the City of Simi Valley and enrolled in CalPERS before January 1, 2013), 4th Level Survivor Benefit, and single-highest year final compensation. 

  • 2% @ 62 CalPERS formula for New members, 4th Level Survivor Benefit, and three-year average highest final compensation. 

  • 401(k) with a Roth option; City match up to $200 per month. Employees may also participate in a 457 plan.  The Assistant City Manager will also receive a contribution of $65 per month. 

  • The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection. 

  • The City contributes $200/month to a health care reimbursement program for retiree medical. 

• Health Insurance: Coverage available as early as the 1st of the month following the start date. Various PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program. The City contributes $157 per month and up to $2,300.90 per month in “Simiflex Dollars” for the Deputy City Manager and up to $2,443 for the Assistant City Manager towards the cost of medical.  “Simiflex Dollars” can offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits. Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts are also available. 

• Prescription Drug Plan: Major retail options and mail order program. 

• Dental Insurance: After the City contribution of up to $100 per month, Dental insurance from Delta Dental costs the employee $0 to $31.10 per month for family coverage depending on the plan chosen. 

• Vision Insurance: After the City contribution of $19.80 per month, Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $2.66 per month for family coverage. 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – An FSA account allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses.  Eliminate paying federal or state taxes with an FSA account.  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems. Up to 8 free consultations for employees and all members of their household, provided by Aetna. 

• Optional Insurance from AFLAC: Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital, and critical care. 

• Paid Leave: 

  • 227.5 (28.44, 8-hour days) hours per year of paid time off (one bank of time that combines vacation and sick leave) which has the option to be cashed out. Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service for Assistant City Manager and Deputy City Manager. 

  • 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year. 

• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans are provided at City expense. 

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per year. 

• Mileage Allowance (Assistant City Manager only): $400 per month 

This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.