City of La Crosse, WI
GIS/Asset Specialist - Utilities
City of La Crosse, WI, La Crosse, Wisconsin, us, 54602
Salary:
$30.94 - $35.43 Hourly
Location :
La Crosse, WI
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
00650
Department/Division:
Water
Opening Date:
10/24/2024
Description
The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for a full-time GIS/Asset Specialist to become an essential member of the Utilities team. The incumbent in this position will manage and maintain the professional and technical work for the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities' Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data conversion, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data collection, GIS and Asset Management Programs and Information Databases. This position will support the cross functional Utility Management Team and the GIS Coordinator in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Utility's Geographical Information System (GIS) and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and quality of Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility asset information within the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) and GIS environment.
The work involves developing and administering policies, standards, procedures and guidelines relating to access to, and utilization of the Utilities GIS and CMMS. These duties include work in the areas of system architecture, data maintenance and conversion workflows, complex GIS analysis, GIS application development, GIS database administration, and project management. Working under the direction of the Utilities Finance & Compliance Manager, this position will be expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in development and implementation of the programs. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $30.94 - $35.43 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly), depending on candidate qualifications.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or other closely related field with two (2) years of work experience implementing GIS solutions, preferably with a focus on water, wastewater and storm water or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Highly proficient in use of GIS-related software, products, and services to include experience with ESRI software, specifically ESRI Arc GIS Pro, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps and Survey 123 within the ArcGIS Online Platform or Portal. Beneficial for candidate to have specific knowledge and understanding of water, wastewater and stormwater utilities as well as experience in applying GIS and CMMS principles and software, as well as statistical analysis principles; experience with life cycle costing and triple-bottom-line analysis. Familiarity with computer terminology, engineering applications, relational databases and database reporting applications preferred. Valid driver's license required.
Benefits: The City offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance, voluntary dental and vision plan, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a variety of wellness initiatives. Benefit perks: low medical plan premium costs having a $400 deductible, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with a 6.9% employer contribution, 10 paid holidays, ability to earn sick days and vacation time available as of date of hire.
Selected candidate is subject to background check & post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.
Applications accepted until position is filled, with an initial review of applications on November 10, 2024.
To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.
Purpose of PositionThe incumbent in this position will manage and maintain the professional and technical work for the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities' Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data conversion, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data collection, GIS and Asset Management Programs and Information Databases. This position will support the cross functional Utility Management Team and the GIS Coordinator in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Utility's Geographical Information System (GIS) and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and quality of Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility asset information within the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) and GIS environment.
The work involves developing and administering policies, standards, procedures and guidelines relating to access to, and utilization of the Utilities GIS and CMMS. These duties include work in the areas of system architecture, data maintenance and conversion workflows, complex GIS analysis, GIS application development, GIS database administration, and project management. Working under the direction of the Utilities Finance & Compliance Manager, this position will be expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in development and implementation of the programs.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are normal for this classification. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.Other duties may be required and assigned.Knowledge of Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise software and tools, including ArcGIS Pro, Portal for ArcGIS, web maps, applications, and mobile apps.Skilled in developing and supporting web GIS applications using ESRI Experience Builder, Dashboard, Story Maps, Field Maps, and Survey 123.Perform GIS data maintenance to support water, wastewater, and stormwater utility operations.Manage and administer utilities GIS database(s) in an enterprise environment.Read and interpret as-built, record, and other engineering documents and make appropriate edits to water, wastewater, and stormwater data to include attribute and geometric updates from plans, record drawings, or incorporate data collected in the field.Use global position system (GPS) and/or GNSS (global navigation satellite systems) equipment to collect and update asset information; integrate field data collection equipment with GIS solutions.Provide assistance to end users of GIS applications and technology; troubleshoots issues; and provides basic training as needed.Maintain a working knowledge of software advances related to the geographic information system software and attend seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.Design and implement business process workflows. Identify and aid in development of service requests, work orders, preventive maintenance items, and asset inspections.Develop and maintain processes to support data automation related to GIS and CMMS.Identify areas of integration with other Utility systems such as SCADA and billing.GIS and CMMS Data ManagementPerform GIS data QA/QC, ensuring compliance with established topological and attribution standards as well as data integrity with integration with CMMS program.Support development, maintenance, and management of Asset Inventories.Ad hoc Mapping and Data AnalysisMaintain up to date and accurate maps to ensure standard quality.Produce high-quality cartographic maps, exhibits, presentations, graphs, and charts to support utility CMMS application and other tasks as needed by other departments/utilities, including both internally and externally facing web maps.Review the use of data from the Utility's CMMS to inform maintenance and condition assessment activities.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesThorough knowledge of the operation, use, applications, capabilities, and limitations of GIS software.Ability to work independently and to recognize, analyze and solve complex problems as they relate to GIS.Knowledge of CADD to GIS or GIS to CADD conversion.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with system users and associates.Strong organizational, analysis and communications skills with the ability to effectively interface with both internal and external customers.Training and SupportIdentify, communicate, and provide training to support work processes that support work efficiency and data integrity.Provide frontline internal technical support for incidents and update requests related to the GIS and CMMS.Provide end user training in the usage of the GIS and CMMS applications.Must maintain confidentiality of Utility data and other proprietary information.Complies with all City and department policies and procedures, to include, but not limited to: PCI, PII, and CJIS.Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance.Behaves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner towards department personnel, city staff, elected representatives, contractors, vendors and the general public at all times.Additional Tasks and ResponsibilitiesWhile the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of thisclassification and may also be performed by other unit members.
Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance.Performs related functions as assigned or required.Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or other closely related field with two (2) years of work experience implementing GIS solutions, preferably with a focus on water, wastewater and storm water or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.Highly proficient in use of GIS-related software, products, and services to include experience with ESRI software, specifically ESRI Arc GIS Pro, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps and Survey 123 within the ArcGIS Online Platform or Portal.Beneficial for candidate to have specific knowledge and understanding of water, wastewater and stormwater utilities as well as experience in applying GIS and CMMS principles and software, as well as statistical analysis principles; experience with life cycle costing and triple-bottom-line analysis. Familiarity with computer terminology, engineering applications, relational databases and database reporting applications preferred.Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams.Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with little direction.Valid driver's license.Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsLanguage Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Requires the ability to perform mid-level data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives.Ability to decide the time, place and sequence of operations within an organizational framework, and to implement their execution. Ability to analyze and categorize data and information using established criteria, to determine consequences and identify and select alternatives.Requires the ability to persuade, convince, influence, train and monitor, in favor of a desired outcome. Ability to advise and interpret regarding the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information.Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information such as reports, logs, lists, documentation, manuals, software, policies, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing with the department staff, other City departments and computer users, City Council, vendors and the public.Mathematical Ability
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, interest, discount and ratios; may require the ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions and algebra. Ability to interpret descriptive statistical reports.Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to utilize scripting and batch languages. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objective.Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable. Ability to establish priorities.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires the ability to operate, and perform complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as a computer and other office machines, vehicles, test instruments, and/or related materials used in performing essential functions.Requires the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as keyboarding, maintaining computer systems.Tasks involve the intermittent performance of light physical work, typically involving some bending and reaching. Large percentage of time is spent sitting at application development workstation.Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.Work is performed mostly in an office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Some time may be spent outdoors confirming addresses or GPS locations through direct observation or through the use of a GPS device. Occasional exposure to weather conditions, heat, cold, and/or wetness/humidity.While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell.The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Environmental Adaptability
Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury.
To follow is a brief summary of the benefits the City of La Crosse offers to its employees. Benefits and benefit eligibility will vary by position. Detailed benefits information can be found on the City's website under Department>Human Resources>Employee Benefits.
1)
Medical Benefit Plan
- Offered to all full-time, non-represented or unionized employees. Coverage for eligible medical expenses and prescriptions. Note: Employees hired full-time on or after 1/1/14 are not eligible for retiree medical benefit plan coverage.
2) Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System-WRS)
- Automatic enrollment for full-time positions. Eligibility for part-time positions varies by position and is determined by the number of hours and duration of the position. For eligible positions, contributions begin date of hire. Employer contributions are paid by the employer. Employees are required to pay 50% of the total WRS contribution rate for "general" employees. 2024 rate is 6.9% of pre-tax earnings.
3) Life Insurance
- (follows WRS eligibility) Up to five times the employee's annual salary is available. Spouse/dependent coverage options also available.
4) Income Continuation Insurance -
(follows WRS enrollment) A short or long term disability insurance. Various options available for waiting periods.
5) Section #125 Plan
-
Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a flexible spending account to defer money from your paycheck pre-tax in a dependent care or medical account.
6) Vision Plan
- Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee.
7) Dental Plan
- Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee. Employees can choose between two different dental plans.
8) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for pre-tax payroll deductions to be placed in a retirement investment account.
9) ICMA Roth IRA
- Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for payroll deductions to be placed in a Roth IRA.
10) Paid Leave Time:
Vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, family care leave, and holidays. Actual leave accrual determined by employee handbook or union contracts.
$30.94 - $35.43 Hourly
Location :
La Crosse, WI
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
00650
Department/Division:
Water
Opening Date:
10/24/2024
Description
The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for a full-time GIS/Asset Specialist to become an essential member of the Utilities team. The incumbent in this position will manage and maintain the professional and technical work for the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities' Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data conversion, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data collection, GIS and Asset Management Programs and Information Databases. This position will support the cross functional Utility Management Team and the GIS Coordinator in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Utility's Geographical Information System (GIS) and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and quality of Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility asset information within the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) and GIS environment.
The work involves developing and administering policies, standards, procedures and guidelines relating to access to, and utilization of the Utilities GIS and CMMS. These duties include work in the areas of system architecture, data maintenance and conversion workflows, complex GIS analysis, GIS application development, GIS database administration, and project management. Working under the direction of the Utilities Finance & Compliance Manager, this position will be expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in development and implementation of the programs. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $30.94 - $35.43 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly), depending on candidate qualifications.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or other closely related field with two (2) years of work experience implementing GIS solutions, preferably with a focus on water, wastewater and storm water or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Highly proficient in use of GIS-related software, products, and services to include experience with ESRI software, specifically ESRI Arc GIS Pro, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps and Survey 123 within the ArcGIS Online Platform or Portal. Beneficial for candidate to have specific knowledge and understanding of water, wastewater and stormwater utilities as well as experience in applying GIS and CMMS principles and software, as well as statistical analysis principles; experience with life cycle costing and triple-bottom-line analysis. Familiarity with computer terminology, engineering applications, relational databases and database reporting applications preferred. Valid driver's license required.
Benefits: The City offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance, voluntary dental and vision plan, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a variety of wellness initiatives. Benefit perks: low medical plan premium costs having a $400 deductible, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with a 6.9% employer contribution, 10 paid holidays, ability to earn sick days and vacation time available as of date of hire.
Selected candidate is subject to background check & post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.
Applications accepted until position is filled, with an initial review of applications on November 10, 2024.
To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.
Purpose of PositionThe incumbent in this position will manage and maintain the professional and technical work for the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities' Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data conversion, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data collection, GIS and Asset Management Programs and Information Databases. This position will support the cross functional Utility Management Team and the GIS Coordinator in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Utility's Geographical Information System (GIS) and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and quality of Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility asset information within the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) and GIS environment.
The work involves developing and administering policies, standards, procedures and guidelines relating to access to, and utilization of the Utilities GIS and CMMS. These duties include work in the areas of system architecture, data maintenance and conversion workflows, complex GIS analysis, GIS application development, GIS database administration, and project management. Working under the direction of the Utilities Finance & Compliance Manager, this position will be expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in development and implementation of the programs.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are normal for this classification. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.Other duties may be required and assigned.Knowledge of Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise software and tools, including ArcGIS Pro, Portal for ArcGIS, web maps, applications, and mobile apps.Skilled in developing and supporting web GIS applications using ESRI Experience Builder, Dashboard, Story Maps, Field Maps, and Survey 123.Perform GIS data maintenance to support water, wastewater, and stormwater utility operations.Manage and administer utilities GIS database(s) in an enterprise environment.Read and interpret as-built, record, and other engineering documents and make appropriate edits to water, wastewater, and stormwater data to include attribute and geometric updates from plans, record drawings, or incorporate data collected in the field.Use global position system (GPS) and/or GNSS (global navigation satellite systems) equipment to collect and update asset information; integrate field data collection equipment with GIS solutions.Provide assistance to end users of GIS applications and technology; troubleshoots issues; and provides basic training as needed.Maintain a working knowledge of software advances related to the geographic information system software and attend seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.Design and implement business process workflows. Identify and aid in development of service requests, work orders, preventive maintenance items, and asset inspections.Develop and maintain processes to support data automation related to GIS and CMMS.Identify areas of integration with other Utility systems such as SCADA and billing.GIS and CMMS Data ManagementPerform GIS data QA/QC, ensuring compliance with established topological and attribution standards as well as data integrity with integration with CMMS program.Support development, maintenance, and management of Asset Inventories.Ad hoc Mapping and Data AnalysisMaintain up to date and accurate maps to ensure standard quality.Produce high-quality cartographic maps, exhibits, presentations, graphs, and charts to support utility CMMS application and other tasks as needed by other departments/utilities, including both internally and externally facing web maps.Review the use of data from the Utility's CMMS to inform maintenance and condition assessment activities.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesThorough knowledge of the operation, use, applications, capabilities, and limitations of GIS software.Ability to work independently and to recognize, analyze and solve complex problems as they relate to GIS.Knowledge of CADD to GIS or GIS to CADD conversion.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with system users and associates.Strong organizational, analysis and communications skills with the ability to effectively interface with both internal and external customers.Training and SupportIdentify, communicate, and provide training to support work processes that support work efficiency and data integrity.Provide frontline internal technical support for incidents and update requests related to the GIS and CMMS.Provide end user training in the usage of the GIS and CMMS applications.Must maintain confidentiality of Utility data and other proprietary information.Complies with all City and department policies and procedures, to include, but not limited to: PCI, PII, and CJIS.Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance.Behaves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner towards department personnel, city staff, elected representatives, contractors, vendors and the general public at all times.Additional Tasks and ResponsibilitiesWhile the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of thisclassification and may also be performed by other unit members.
Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance.Performs related functions as assigned or required.Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or other closely related field with two (2) years of work experience implementing GIS solutions, preferably with a focus on water, wastewater and storm water or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.Highly proficient in use of GIS-related software, products, and services to include experience with ESRI software, specifically ESRI Arc GIS Pro, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps and Survey 123 within the ArcGIS Online Platform or Portal.Beneficial for candidate to have specific knowledge and understanding of water, wastewater and stormwater utilities as well as experience in applying GIS and CMMS principles and software, as well as statistical analysis principles; experience with life cycle costing and triple-bottom-line analysis. Familiarity with computer terminology, engineering applications, relational databases and database reporting applications preferred.Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams.Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with little direction.Valid driver's license.Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsLanguage Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Requires the ability to perform mid-level data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives.Ability to decide the time, place and sequence of operations within an organizational framework, and to implement their execution. Ability to analyze and categorize data and information using established criteria, to determine consequences and identify and select alternatives.Requires the ability to persuade, convince, influence, train and monitor, in favor of a desired outcome. Ability to advise and interpret regarding the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information.Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information such as reports, logs, lists, documentation, manuals, software, policies, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing with the department staff, other City departments and computer users, City Council, vendors and the public.Mathematical Ability
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, interest, discount and ratios; may require the ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions and algebra. Ability to interpret descriptive statistical reports.Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to utilize scripting and batch languages. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objective.Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable. Ability to establish priorities.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires the ability to operate, and perform complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as a computer and other office machines, vehicles, test instruments, and/or related materials used in performing essential functions.Requires the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as keyboarding, maintaining computer systems.Tasks involve the intermittent performance of light physical work, typically involving some bending and reaching. Large percentage of time is spent sitting at application development workstation.Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.Work is performed mostly in an office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Some time may be spent outdoors confirming addresses or GPS locations through direct observation or through the use of a GPS device. Occasional exposure to weather conditions, heat, cold, and/or wetness/humidity.While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell.The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Environmental Adaptability
Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury.
To follow is a brief summary of the benefits the City of La Crosse offers to its employees. Benefits and benefit eligibility will vary by position. Detailed benefits information can be found on the City's website under Department>Human Resources>Employee Benefits.
1)
Medical Benefit Plan
- Offered to all full-time, non-represented or unionized employees. Coverage for eligible medical expenses and prescriptions. Note: Employees hired full-time on or after 1/1/14 are not eligible for retiree medical benefit plan coverage.
2) Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System-WRS)
- Automatic enrollment for full-time positions. Eligibility for part-time positions varies by position and is determined by the number of hours and duration of the position. For eligible positions, contributions begin date of hire. Employer contributions are paid by the employer. Employees are required to pay 50% of the total WRS contribution rate for "general" employees. 2024 rate is 6.9% of pre-tax earnings.
3) Life Insurance
- (follows WRS eligibility) Up to five times the employee's annual salary is available. Spouse/dependent coverage options also available.
4) Income Continuation Insurance -
(follows WRS enrollment) A short or long term disability insurance. Various options available for waiting periods.
5) Section #125 Plan
-
Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a flexible spending account to defer money from your paycheck pre-tax in a dependent care or medical account.
6) Vision Plan
- Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee.
7) Dental Plan
- Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee. Employees can choose between two different dental plans.
8) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for pre-tax payroll deductions to be placed in a retirement investment account.
9) ICMA Roth IRA
- Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for payroll deductions to be placed in a Roth IRA.
10) Paid Leave Time:
Vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, family care leave, and holidays. Actual leave accrual determined by employee handbook or union contracts.