Benefits
Kent County employs approximately 2,200 employees, 300 of which are classified as management positions. All management positions receive salary and benefits according to an outlined Management Pay Plan (MPP). The Management Pay Plan was established in 1996 and incorporates a pay-for-performance system that links salary increases to job performance. The non-management work force is represented by eleven labor unions and receives compensation and benefits through bargained labor agreements. Salaries and benefits offered by Kent County are competitive with other private and public sector positions. Employment benefits vary according to full-time or part-time employment status and between employee groups.
Benefits include but are not limited to the following:
- Annual Benefits
- Vacation based on seniority and years of service
- Paid holidays
- Sick leave
Additional Benefits
- County Defined Pension Retirement Plan
- Choice of 3 Health Plans
- Dental Plan
- Life Insurance
- Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Optional Benefits
- Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) - Employee paid
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health and Dependent Care
Disclaimer: Benefits listed above are based on employee group/union association, full-time employment, and are subject to change.
