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Employee Benefits
Health Insurance and Wellness Program
- Basic coverage for medical, dental and behavioral services and prescription drugs
- Coverage options for out-of-network providers and expanded dental, vision and hearing services
- CommonHealth, the state employee wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
- Basic life insurance coverage at no cost to the employee; provides natural death, accidental death and other types of coverage
- Eligibility to purchase additional optional coverage for employee and family members
Retirement Contributions and Benefits
- Automatic membership in the state retirement system
- Traditional defined benefit pension with early retirement and full retirement available depending on age and years of service
- Vesting with five years of service credit
- Refundable member contributions plus interest for employees separating from VRS-covered employment
Deferred Compensation and Cash Match Programs
- Automatic enrollment in the Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a tax-deferred savings program supplementing the VRS retirement plan
- Employer-paid tax deferred cash match
Flex Benefits
- Employee's portion of the health insurance premium deducted before taxes
- Medical or dependent care reimbursement account options available
Pay for Performance
- Salary increase after the first six months of satisfactory job performance
- Eligible for annual increases based on individual and agency performance
Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage and Long-term Care
- Coverage for short-term and long-term disabilities
- Minimum employer-paid long-term care plan with option to increase coverage
Leave and Work Schedules
- Leave account provided upon employment
- Flexible work schedules available for most positions
- 12 paid holidays a year
Training and Development
- Travel and registration reimbursements for approved seminars, workshops and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement for approved courses and other educational offerings
- VRS University, providing on-site opportunities for general and specialized training; led by VRS and outside experts
Parking and Transit Reimbursements
- VRS-subsidized parking garage; employees pay a monthly fee of $35
- Off-site parking reimbursement up to $30
- Currently pay full cost (up to $230 per month) for employees who choose to commute to work by Greater Richmond Transit Company bus or Vanpool
Other Amenities
- Business casual dress
- Open-door communication
- Employee recognition program
- Service awards
- Core values
An EEO/ADA Employer - An Independent State Agency
