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Agenda Packets - Board - 2004-06-16���gR.F1ITi��6 `000 og .► C �a000 F.. y Costa Mesa V � �t V �, 1 s rict $� °sT����� ... an Inbepenbent Special District NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Board of Directors COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Arlene Schafer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greg Woodside James Ferryman JUNE 16, 2004 Art Perry Dan Worthington III. Appoint Wendy Davis as CMSD Treasurer Effective July 1, 2004. Fax a. Administer Oath of Office to Wendy Davis. (714) 432 -1436 �,yN� b. Direct Wendy Davis to Obtain Bond. � (swRM P/1111, C. Approve greement with CBIZ for Contract Treasurer Mailing Address Services. 6W a4wiz , P. O. Box 1200 Costa Mesa, CA IV. Approve CMSD Adniinistrative and Personnel Rules and 92628 -1200 Regulations. rz��' , V. v pprov CMSD Job Descriptions, Salary Structure and Benefit C Package Effective July 1, 2004 and Approve Resignation from Street Addr Drive (L City of Employees Management Analyst, Clerk of the District and 7ta Mesa CA 5WAa oY ES Permit Processing Specialists (2). Costa Mesa, CA �,C. 92626 -6520 a. Approve Interim Agreement with Accountant Cynthia King. �� Printed on Protecting our community is health b� provibing so(ib waste anb sewer collection services. Recycled Paper costamesasanitarlJ' bistrlct.org The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District will meet on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 11:30 a.m., in Conference Room 3A at the Costa Mesa Civic Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California to Staff discuss the following matters related to the pending separation from Robin: B. Hamers the City of Costa Mesa. Manager District Engineer (949) 631 -1731 I. Public Comments II. California Public Employees' Retirement System Thomas A. Fauth Assistant Manager a. Approve Contract between the Board of Administration (714) 754 -5043 CaIPERS and the Board of Directors Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Joan Revak Clerk of the District ✓ b. Adopt Resolution Authorizing a Contract, CMSD Resolution (714) 754 -5087 No. 2004 -683 III. Appoint Wendy Davis as CMSD Treasurer Effective July 1, 2004. Fax a. Administer Oath of Office to Wendy Davis. (714) 432 -1436 �,yN� b. Direct Wendy Davis to Obtain Bond. � (swRM P/1111, C. Approve greement with CBIZ for Contract Treasurer Mailing Address Services. 6W a4wiz , P. O. Box 1200 Costa Mesa, CA IV. Approve CMSD Adniinistrative and Personnel Rules and 92628 -1200 Regulations. rz��' , V. v pprov CMSD Job Descriptions, Salary Structure and Benefit C Package Effective July 1, 2004 and Approve Resignation from Street Addr Drive (L City of Employees Management Analyst, Clerk of the District and 7ta Mesa CA 5WAa oY ES Permit Processing Specialists (2). Costa Mesa, CA �,C. 92626 -6520 a. Approve Interim Agreement with Accountant Cynthia King. �� Printed on Protecting our community is health b� provibing so(ib waste anb sewer collection services. Recycled Paper costamesasanitarlJ' bistrlct.org COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT JUNE 16, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING PAGE 2 VI. Progress on Items Pertaining to New CMSD Headquarters a. Approve and Execute Construction Contracts for Tenant Improvements at 628 W. 19th Street. b. Consider Follow Up Agreements c. Ratify greement with Springbrook for Accounting Software. d. Ratify Agreement with TRC for Software and Installation. 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Set Special Meeting Date Dated: June 14, 2004 Clerk of the District Objectives: 1 Provide fair and equittable compensation for positions moving with CMSD 2 Provide entry level and growth compensation for replacement personnel 3 Provide Step Level increases for classifications 1002, 1003, 1005. 4 Incorporate new positions for Receptionist (1006), Code Enforcement (2003), Inspector (2002), Accountant (1001) Lead Maintenance Worker (3007), Maintenance Worker (3009), 5 START = Incumbent Step Start level 6 Step increases are annual based on satisfactory or better performance standards Job Code Class Title Step Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 START 1002 Assistant Manager $5,892 $6,187 $6,496 $6,821 $7,162 $7,520 $7,896 Monthly Forward 7 Step, 5892 Base $70,704 $74,239 $77,951 $81,849 $85,941 $90,238 $94,750 Annual 5% between each step 33.99 35.69 37.48 39.35 41.32 43.38 45.55 Hourly START 1003 Board Secretary/ Program Manager $4,929 $5,175 $5,434 $5,706 $5,991 $6,291 $6,605 Monthly Forward 7 Step, 4929 Base $59,148 $62,105 $65,211 $68,471 $71,895 $75,490 $79,264 Annual 5% between each step 28.44 29.86 31.35 32.92 34.56 36.29 38.11 Hourly START START 1005 Permit Processing Specialist $2,748 $2,885 $3,030 $3,181 $3,340 $3,507 $3,683 Monthly 1 = 2d level city Permit Proc Spclst (Invoicing, Inventories, Clerical) $32,976 $34,625 $36,356 $38,174 $40,083 $42,087 $44,191 Annual 5% between each step 15.85 16.65 17.48 18.35 19.27 20.23 21.25 Hourly START 1006 Receptionist - NEW $2,502 $2,627 $2,758 $2,896 $3,041 $3,193 $3,353 Monthly 1 = 1st Level city Office Specialist II Office Specialist II $30,024 $31,525 $33,101 $34,757 $36,494 $38,319 $40,235 Annual 5% between each step 14.43 15.16 15.91 16.71 17.55 18.42 19.34 Hourly START 1007 Accountant(633) - NEW $3, 843 $4, 035 $4,237 $4,449 $4,671 $4,905 $5,150 Monthly 1 = 1st Level city Accounting Specialist 1 $46, 116 $48, 422 $50, 843 $53,385 $56,054 $58,857 $61,800 Annual 5% between each step 22.17 23.28 24.44 25.67 26.95 28.30 29.71 Hourly START 3002 Maintenance Supervisor (406) $4,310 $4,526 $4,752 $4,989 $5,239 $5,501 $5,776 Monthly 1 = 1st level city Maintenance Supervisor Gerry Vasquez $51,720 $54,306 $57,021 $59,872 $62,866 $66,009 $69,310 Annual 5% between each step 24.87 26.11 27.41 28.78 30.22 31.74 33.32 Hourly START 3004 Sr Maintenance Technician(433) $3,070 $3,224 $3,385 $3,554 $3,732 $3,918 $4,114 Monthly 1 = 1 st level city Sr Maintenance Technician Don Brown $36,840 $38,682 $40,616 $42,647 $44,779 $47,018 $49,369 Annual 5% between each step 17.71 18.60 19.53 20.50 21.53 22.60 23.74 Hourty START 3006 Senior Maintenance Worker(404) $2,921 $3,067 $3,220 $3,381 $3,550 $3,728 $3,914 Monthly 1 = 1 st level city Senior Maintenance Worker Gary Bray, Chris Boyd, Karl Dulake $35,052 $36,805 $38,645 $40,577 $42,606 $44,736 $46,973 Annual 5% between each step 16.85 17.69 18.58 19.51 20.48 21.51 22.58 Hourly START 3007 Lead Maintenance Worker(405) - NEW $3, 674 $3,858 $4,051 $4,253 $4,466 $4,689 $4,924 Monthly 1 = 1st level city Lead Maintenance Worker $44,088 $46,292 $48,607 $51,037 $53,589 $56,269 $59,082 Annual 5% between each step 21.20 22.26 23.37 24.54 25.76 27.05 28.40 Hourly START 3009 Maintenance Worker(403) - NEW $2,683 $2,817 $2,958 $3,106 $3,261 $3,424 $3,595 Monthly 1 = 1st level city Lead Maintenance Worker $32,196 $33,806 $35,496 $37,271 $39,134 $41,091 $43,146 Annual 5% between each step 15.48 16.25 17.07 17.92 18.81 19.76 20.74 Hourly 2003 Code Enforcement Officer(120) - NEW $3,615 $3,796 $3,986 $4,185 $4,394 $4,614 $4,844 Monthly 1 = 2d level city Code Enforcement Officer $43, 380 $45, 549 $47,826 $50,218 $52,729 $55,365 $58,133 Annual 5% between each step 20.86 21.90 22.99 24.14 25.35 26.62 27.95 Hourly 2002 District Inspector(121) -NEW $3, 935 $4, 132 $4,338 $4,555 $4,783 $5,022 $5,273 Monthly 1 = 2d level city Inspector $47,220 $49,581 $52,060 $54,663 $57,396 $60,266 $63,279 Annual 5% between each step 22.70 23.84 25.03 26.28 27.59 28.97 30.42 Hourly 20 Codes and Regulations 30 Sewer Maintenance Field Crews 40 Reserved Job Description of IRWD District Secretary is substantially equal to CMSD Clerk, therefore, salary structure is patterned after IRWD structure. Start point shown is proposed by Manager /District Engineer. CMSD INSTITUTIONAL ORGANIZATION Key: * Full Time Employee "* Part Time Employee Existing ** New 1] * *" New Responsibilities: - Personnel Management - New Contracts - Regulatory Compliance - Safety Management * ** New Contract/Services: - Accounting - Purchasing - Payroll & Benefits - MIS - Fleet Maintenance - Facility Maintenance - Graphics / Mailroom I ** Accountant 06/16/2004 CMSD Board of Directors I General Counsel 1 Manager /District Engineer I Treasurer - - -• I * Assistant Manager -- -Board I Secretary / I I Program Manager __ - I - Field Crew Supervisor -__w -- I I " ** ** Receptionist/ I I I * Permit Processing I I FiPermit Processing 1 Call Center Administrator I Specialist #1 1 I ecialist/Adm Asst I I 1- Field Crew #1 I 1- I "* Ordinance Enforcementl I I Webmaster 1 1 Field Crew #2 1-4 Rotational intern I - Stenographer i I * * *ContracVField Crew #3 Key: * Full Time Employee "* Part Time Employee Existing ** New 1] * *" New Responsibilities: - Personnel Management - New Contracts - Regulatory Compliance - Safety Management * ** New Contract/Services: - Accounting - Purchasing - Payroll & Benefits - MIS - Fleet Maintenance - Facility Maintenance - Graphics / Mailroom I ** Accountant 06/16/2004 COST,A 9YESA SAiVTART(DISTRICT Memorandum To: Board of Directors Staff ... an Independent Speciaf District From: Thomas A. Fauth, Assistant Manager Date: June 16, 2004 Subject: Concept Approval / Benefits Summary Update BACKGROUND: This memo updates the summary of the activities, documents and benefits staff prepared to assist the CMSD transition to its new facility and operations independent of the City of Costa Mesa. Staff followed Board authorizations to provide District personnel with at least the coverages and benefits the City of Costa Mesa currently provides to existing employees. (Reference Costa Mesa City Employees Association and the City of Costa Mesa Memorandum of Understanding, 2001 - 2003). The Discussion section updates main topics and addresses the areas District Counsel itemized in a January 26, 2004 letter to Staff. DISCUSSION: 1. District Employment: Existing Employees are categorized as "Vested ", New Employees are categorized as "At Will" and serve at the pleasure of the District (not vested); 2. CMSD Organization Chart: Completed October 2003; Incorporates all existing and new staff CalPERS positions as follows: a. Assistant Manager b. Board Secretary/Program Manager c. Permit Processing Specialist d. Permit Processing Specialist e. Accountant f. Office Specialist g. Ordinance Enforcement Officer 3. CMSD Employee Descriptions: Completed September 2003; Staff positions reflect actual descriptions of current responsibilities; Field crew positions reflect updates to existing City of Costa Mesa job descriptions; California Water Environment (CWEA) Certification requirements' incorporated as appropriate; Awards 1.5% /Certification level earned; 4. CMSD Employee Salary Structure: Structure based on 7 steps as City of Costa Mesa currently uses; 5% increase per step; Incorporates results from surveys of local districts, City of Costa Mesa Schedule, and the 2003 -04 Special District Administrative Salary and Benefits Survey compiled by the California Special District Association, and Industry Insights, Inc.; 5. CaIPERS Application — Submitted 12 -23 -2003; Final Resolution approval: 6- 16 -04; Incorporates same basic and optional benefits as the City of Costa Mesa; a. Pension Benefit Contribution: Same as the City of Costa Mesa; District pays both employee (7 %) and employer (currently 13.881 %, but varies each year depending on investments and economy) contributions to CaIPERS; b. Benefit Formula: 2% @ 55; c. Medical Insurance: In process; same offerings as the City of Costa Mesa where possible (District size may affect rates); d. Dental Insurance: In process; same offerings as the City of Costa Mesa where possible; e. Life Insurance: In process; same offerings as the City of Costa Mesa where possible; "Benefits Bucket ": Same as the City of Costa Mesa; Each employee receives the same "bucket' of funds to select and pay for desired benefits and levels of coverage — unused "bucket" funds are paid directly to the employee as additional compensation; monthly "bucket" is $619 or $285.69/pay period for 26 pay periods (2004 is a unique year with 27 pay periods equaling $275.11/pay period for 27 pay periods); g. Other: Cost of Living Allowance Universally applied to CalPERS employees, based on US Department of Labor May -to -May Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange County (CPI -U), implemented at the start of the upcoming fiscal year (July 1). Upon a CalPERS employee reaching the top step in his /her pay step category, the pay also shall be increased at 2% per year for three years. During the third year the manager will re- evaluate the salary structure. 6. Relocation /Real Estate Acquisition: Ongoing — 628 W 19`h St; Closed Escrow June 4, 2004; 7. Administrative Regulations: In process; 8. Personnel Regulations: In process; 9. Vacation Accrual Rate: Same as the City of Costa Mesa; 92 hrs for up to three years service; 116 hrs upon completion of 3 years service; 140 hrs after 5 years; 164 hours after 10 years; 188 hrs after 15 years; Vested employees accrue leave at a starting rate based on number of years of City service; a. Sick Leave: Same as the City of Costa Mesa; 96 hrs earned /year; b. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year including 2 paid Floating Holidays; Same as the City of Costa Mesa; c. Employee Assistance Program: Employee Support Systems Company (ESSCO); $2 /month /employee; 34 page proposal and 5 page contract received 2- 19 -04; Effective July 1, 2004; 10. Treasurer and Accountant Agreements: Nearing completion 6- 15 -04; SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: Staff recommends the District Board approve the stated concepts and described benefits and direct Staff to continue to pursue remaining topics. 2. caiPeas California Public Employees' Retirement System CONTRACT Between the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System and the Board of Directors Costa Mesa Sanitary District In consideration of the covenants and agreement hereafter contained and on the part of both parties to be kept and performed, the governing body of above public agency, hereafter referred to as "Public Agency ", and ,the Board of Administration, Public Employees' Retirement System, hereafter referred to as "Board" hereby agree as follows: 1. All words and terms used herein which are defined, in the Public Employees' Retirement Law shall have the meaning as defined therein unless otherwise specifically provided. "Normal retirement age" shall mean age 55 for local miscellaneous members. 2. Public Agency shall participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System from and after July 1, 2004 making its employees as hereinafter provided, members of said System subject to all provisions of the Public Employees' Retirement Law except such as apply only on election of a contracting agency and are not provided for herein and to all amendments to said Law hereafter enacted except those, which by express provisions thereof, apply only on the election of a contracting agency. 3. Employees of Public Agency in the following classes shall become members of said Retirement System except such in each such class as are excluded by law or this agreement: a. Employees other than local safety members (herein referred to as local miscellaneous members). 4. Any exclusion(s) shall remain in effect until such time as the Public Employees' Retirement System determines that continuing said exclusion(s) would risk a finding of non - compliance with any federal tax laws or regulations. If such a determination is contemplated, the Public Employees' Retirement System will meet with the Public Agency to discuss the matter and coordinate any required changes or amendments to the contract. In addition to the classes of employees excluded from membership by said Retirement Law, the following classes of employees shall not become members of said Retirement System: a. SAFETY EMPLOYEES. 5. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and current service as a local miscellaneous member shall be determined in accordance with Section 21354 of said Retirement Law (2% at age 55 Full). 6. Public Agency elects to be subject to the following optional provisions: a. Section 20042 (One -Year Final Compensation). b. Section 20965 (Credit for Unused Sick Leave). C. Section 20903 (Two Years Additional Service Credit). d. Section 21023.5 (Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service). e. Section 21024 (Military Service Credit as Public Service), Statutes of 1976. f. Sections 21624 and 21626 (Post- Retirement Survivor Allowance). 7. Public Agency shall contribute to said Retirement System the contributions determined by actuarial valuations of prior and future service liability with respect to local miscellaneous members of said Retirement System. 8. Public Agency shall also contribute to said Retirement System as follows: a. Contributions required per covered member on account of the 1959 Survivor Benefits provided under Section 21574 of said Retirement Law. (Subject to annual change.) In addition, all assets and liabilities of Public Agency and its employees shall be pooled in a single account, based on term insurance rates, for survivors of all local miscellaneous members. b. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment within 60 days of date of contract to cover the costs of administering said System as it affects the employees of Public Agency, not including the costs of special valuations or of the periodic investigation and valuations required by law. C. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment as the occasions arise, to cover the costs of special valuations on account of employees of Public Agency, and costs of the periodic investigation and valuations required by law. 9. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be subject to adjustment by Board on account of amendments to the Public Employees' Retirement Law, and on account of the experience under the Retirement System as determined by the periodic investigation and valuation required by said Retirement Law. 10. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be paid by Public Agency to the Retirement System within fifteen days after the end of the period to which said contributions refer or as may be prescribed by Board regulation. If more or less than the correct amount of contributions is paid for any period, proper adjustment shall be made in connection with subsequent remittances. Adjustments on account of errors in contributions required of any employee may be made by direct payments between the employee and the Board. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT BY BY KENNETH W. MARZION, CHIEF PRESIDING OFFICER ACTUARIAL & EMPLOYER SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Witness Date Attest: Clerk NEW AGENCY Org Id 7712 PERS- CON -702N (Rev. 8/02) COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT NO. 2004 -683 WHEREAS, the Public Employees' Retirement Law provides for the participation of a Public Agency in the California Public Employees' Retirement System, making its employees members of said System; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District on May 10 , 2004 , adopted a Resolution giving notice of intention to approve a contract providing for such participation; and WHEREAS, the employees of said public agency, whose memberships in said Retirement System are contemplated, have approved said participation, by majority vote; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a contract between the Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System is hereby authorized, a copy of said contract being attached hereto and by such reference made a part hereof as though herein set out in full; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the presiding officer of said governing body is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute said contract for and on behalf of said public agency. Adopted this 16th day of ,rune , 2004 Presiding Officer Attest: Clerk or Secretary New Agency PERS- CON -21 (Rev. 1/98) An Equal Opportunity Employer EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Last Date to Apply: Monday, May 24, 2004, at 5:00 pm ACCOUNTANT Salary Range: $3,843 — 4,035 — 4,236 — 4,448 — 4,671 — 4,904 — 5,149 per month Note: The District pays the full -time employee's contribution to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at 55. The District does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. After qualifying, the District compensates 2.5% or 5% above base monthly salary for bilingual pay. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program; also, the District contributes 1% of base monthly salary to the employee's retiree medical account, with a regular matching 1% of base salary contribution by the employee. The Accountant performs a wide variety of responsible and professional accounting tasks and other related work as required. Essential Functions Include: - Prepares and maintains complex financial statements and statistical reports for the District; - Maintains automated District general and subsidiary ledgers and journals; - Conducts and prepares cost studies, internal audits and analytical reviews of data using financial, cost and managerial accounting principles; Audits tax reports, records of permits for sewerage fees; - Prepares and processes the District payroll; maintains payroll records and reports; - Prepares complex internal and external automated financial reports; - Prepares monthly warrant list; Codes documents for proper account classifications; - Prepares and processes purchase orders, invoices, payroll time cards, asset inventory reports, monthly bank reconciliations and bank deposits; - Maintains control of the fixed assets accounting system; - Assists in budget research, analysis and forecasting; Prepares and analyzes budgets to actuals; - Performs related work as required; Qualifications Guidelines: - Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, or other related field; - Considerable professional accounting experience, preferably -with a special district/government agency; - Experience using client -server financial management systems and accounting software for personal computers is highly desirable; - Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting and auditing practices, standards and principles; and office practices and procedures as applied to financial operations. Ability to work effectively in a customer service environment with a team approach. Skill in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions: Ability to sit, reach, twist, turn, lean, reach to access supplies and use equipment; operate a computer keyboard, typewriter, calculator lift files and reports from desktops or file drawers. Exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from a computer. Application and Selection Procedures: The District will accept completed applications until Monday, May 24, 2004. Postmarks or facsimiles will not be accepted. Candidates are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their education and experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Based upon the information presented on the application materials, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to this position will be invited to participate in the interview evaluations, tentatively scheduled for the week of May 31, 2004. Applicants will be notified of their status in the selection process by mail. All applicants will be notified of their status in the selection process by mail. The Costa Mesa Sanitary District, located 35 miles south of Los Angeles, encompasses a total of 18 square miles with its southern most border only four miles from the Pacific Ocean. The District, a leader in Orange County Sanitary Districts, provides solid waste collection services to over 21,100 residential units and wastewater collection services to 45,000 customers. The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is an equal opportunity employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age ancestry, national origin, marital status, or disability. Equal employment opportunity will apply to all personnel actions, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, transfers, promotions, evaluation, compensation, discipline, layoffs, terminations and rehires. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION FOR FULL -TIME EMPLOYEES New Full -time Employees are at -will and serve at the pleasure of the District. Application Materials and two self-addressed envelopes must be submitted before the closing date. Attaching a resume is encouraged, but resumes are not accepted in lieu of an official application form. An Eligibility List containing the names of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will normally remain in effect for one year unless exhausted earlier or the District extends the list. A Medical Examination, conducted by a District designated physician, must be satisfactorily completed prior to appointment for designated positions. A Non - smoking Policy: smoking is prohibited in District facilities. Vacation Leave is accrued at the equivalent of 11 1/2 eight -hour workdays per year, with additional workdays added after three, five, ten, and fifteen years of service (up to a maximum of 23 1/2 eight-hour workdays per year). Sick Leave is accrued at the rate of eight hours per month to a maximum of 60 eight -hour workdays. All positions earn special pay (or additional vacation) at the rate of one -half for sick leave credits after the maximum is reached. Holidays are provided for all District employees either as time off or additional compensation. The District observes 12 holidays per year. Group Benefit Programs, including Life, Medical, Disability and Dental coverage are available. The District pays the major portion for the employee's and dependents' coverages through a cafeteria plan of flexible benefits. Retirement Program: All full -time employees have compulsory membership in the California Public Employee's Retirement System (CaIPERS) which provides retirement benefits based upon the formula of "2% at age 55 ". The District does not participate in the Social Security System for full -time employees; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. Overtime Compensation for work beyond the scheduled work shift or workweek is at either time -and- one -half or compensatory time off. A Deferred Compensation Program enabling employees to "save" salary and earn interest on a tax - deferred basis is available. A Certification Program provides additional monetary awards for earning certification levels in the California Water Environment Association. The District compensates 11/2 percent additional monthly compensation for each of four levels of certification earned in "Collection Systems Maintenance". Reimbursement for Tuition and Books for approved college courses is provided at up to $500 per semester. Credit Union membership for checking, savings and loan privileges is available to all District employees and their immediate family members. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION FOR PART -TIME EMPLOYEES Part -time Employees are at -will and serve at the pleasure of the District. They are reviewed for merit salary advancement on a periodic basis. Generally, part- timers are limited to no more than 1000 hours of work per fiscal year. Certain part -time employees, however, are permitted to exceed this limit. Part -time employees participate in either CAPERS or the California Public Agency Retirement System (CalPARS). The employee contribution equals 7% (CaIPERS) or 3.75 %(CalPARS) of salary, respectively which the District matches. General Leave. 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