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Mid-Columbia Libraries offers staff competitive pay that reflects the market for each job classification. Pay rates for union positions are based on a bargained salary schedule. Pay increases are based upon successful completion of an annual performance review.

Vacation

Newly eligible full-time employees start by earning 10 vacation days per year. The hours earned per year increase with years of service starting after the first year. Employees with greater than 15 year’s eligible service, certified librarians and exempt non-union staff earn 16 hours per month. Vacation time is pro-rated for eligible part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week.

Holidays

MCL observes 12 paid holidays, plus one personal floating holiday each year. Holidays are pro-rated for eligible part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Regular employees working less than 20 hours per week are also elgible for paid holiday time after one year of service.

Sick

所有员工获得生病的时间。普通全日制employees earn eight hours of sick time each month. Sick time is pro-rated for eligible part-time employees working 20 + hours per week. Sick leave for employees who work 0-19 hours per week is earned at a rate of one hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked.

医疗保险

Mid-Columbia Libraries offers comprehensive, employer/employee paid medical insurance. Employees that regularly work 20+ hours/week have the option to choose between a variety of plans administered through the Washington State Health Care Authority - Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB).

Dental Insurance

Eligible employees may choose from a variety of dental plans at no addtional cost to them. Now that's something to smile about!

Life Insurance

We provide a basic Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit at no cost to eligible employees. Employees may enhance this benefit by purchasing additional optional coverage.

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

We also offer a basic LTD policy at no cost to the employee. Eligible employees may enhance this benefit by purchasing optional coverage and shortening waiting periods.

Employees hired into regular positions and work at least 70 hours/month are immediately eligible for participation in the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Employees have an option to choose between two plans, which both offer a defined benefit. This means when you meet plan requirements and retire, you are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of your life!*

Employees also have the option to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP); a voluntary investment program which provides an opportunity for employees to set aside pretax dollars into a supplemental retirement account.

* visitwww.drs.wa.govfor more information on retirement benefits

MCL is committed to the professional development of its employees. Financial assistance is available to eligible employees for completion of professional certifications, undergraduate degrees, and Masters in Library & Information Science graduate degrees.

MCL serves a culturally diverse population and provides a number of services in Spanish. We value these skills, as they are an integral part in connecting with our local community. Employees in any position that sucessfully complete a biliteracy asessment will receive premium pay for every hour worked.

作为a resource for life's ups and downs, MCL offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all of its employees. The EAP is a 24-7 confidential counseling and referral program.Consultations areprovided at no cost and if additional help is needed, EAP will helplocate resources for ongoing assistance.