Employee Benefits
The City of Grand Rapids has over 1,800 employees delivering services to its citizens. The employment turnover rate is one of the lowest found with any employer. Part of the reason for that low turnover is the excellent benefit package listed below. In addition, the City has a team-oriented work force dedicated to customer service. The family values of the community are reflected in the values of the work force, making the work place very much an extension of the family. Benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Competitive Salaries
- Comprehensive Health Care package, including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
- Summary Plan Handbook 1 (GREIU Retired before 04/01/05 and all others retired before 09/01/04) (PDF)
- Summary Plan Handbook 2 (effective 09/01/04 and GREIU 04/01/05) (PDF)
- Handbook 2 PowerPoint (effective 09/01/04) (PDF)
- Summary Plan Handbook 3 - Retired Employee over 65 and Spouse (regardless of age) (PDF)
- Meritain Accident Form
- Generous Vacation Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Jury Duty
- Bereavement Leave
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Cash Death Benefit
- Direct Deposit of paychecks
Voluntary Benefits:
- Professional Development Funding
- Tax Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
- Section 125
- Cafeteria Style benefits, including Life, Disability, and Cancer
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Home Ownership Grant in Target Areas
- Michigan Education Savings Program (Tuition Savings Program)
- Ability to join the Grand Rapids Family Credit Union