Benefits

The District offers a generous variety of benefits to promote health and wellness, work-life balance and financial security.

Remote and Flexible Work

The District provides support for employees seeking flexible or remote work schedules to promote work-life balance and enhance overall well-being outside the workplace.

Florida Retirement System

As an employee of the District, you will be enrolled in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The District contributes 14.03% of your salary to your FRS retirement plan each pay period. Employees are required to contribute an additional 3% of their salary per pay period toward the plan. Additionally, employees have the option to participate in a pretax deferred compensation plan to further enhance their retirement savings.

Paid Time Off

Employees enjoy generous time off by earning up to 104 vacation hours and 104 sick leave hours each year, which adds up to nearly five weeks of paid relaxation! Plus, employees receive nine paid holidays and an extra floating day annually. For those who qualify, Paid Parental Leave covers maternity, bonding, and even assistance through the Family Supportive Work Program, helping staff during life’s biggest moments.

Well-Being

The District's distinguished health and wellness program provides a comprehensive selection of group activities and educational resources designed to promote healthy living. Discounted memberships to fitness facilities, wellness resources, and opportunities to participate in individual and group fitness challenges are available throughout the year. Participants may earn incentives by completing wellness initiatives, including annual physicals, health care assessments, biometric screenings, and wellness seminars and activities.

I really enjoy the health and wellness programs like yoga. 
– Pinky Matthew

The Employee Assistance Program is a complimentary resource that is accessible to employees and their immediate family members at any time, day or night. This service offers a variety of confidential and expert support options for addressing personal and family concerns. Areas of assistance include but are not limited to work-life balance, stress management, family-related challenges, financial guidance, legal and workplace matters, difficulties with addiction and other individual issues.

Medical

Explore your choices between two health insurance plans. Choose the convenient copay plan for predictable costs at every visit or go with the high deductible health plan for lower monthly premiums and the opportunity to pair with a Health Savings Account. The District generously pays 91% to 97% of the premium costs, making comprehensive healthcare protection both affordable and accessible.

Health Savings Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

 The District also contributes up to $1,500 annually towards a Health Savings Account, depending on your tier.

Dental

Enjoy comprehensive dental insurance that takes care of your routine cleanings, checkups, and even a variety of restorative treatments including orthodontic services. The District contributes 61% to 79% of your premium depending on your chosen tier. Employees can have up to four cleanings per year. 

Vision

The District’s vision insurance offers valuable coverage for eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses and frames. With affordable monthly contributions from just $6 to $27, you can enjoy great vision care.

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Full-time employees are provided with employer-sponsored Basic Term Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, ensuring benefits equal to 1.5 times their annual salary. Additionally, we offer the opportunity to purchase supplemental Life and AD&D insurance, giving employees greater peace of mind and helping them protect the well-being of their loved ones.

Disability

Employees may elect voluntary short-term disability insurance to safeguard up to 60% of their income in the event of an accident or illness. Long-term disability coverage is included at no additional cost, providing a benefit equal to 60% of salary following 90 days of disability.

Supplemental

The District offers supplemental group insurance intended to protect income in cases of accidents, critical illnesses or hospital stays.

Development and Tuition Reimbursement 

Boost your career with our training in leadership, soft skills and job-specific topics. Plus, you can take advantage of up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement for continuing your education. This benefit helps you unlock new opportunities and grow your potential. 

Without the District’s financial assistance and support, it would have been very costly and difficult for me to get my master’s degree in Hydrogeology and then my Professional Geologist license. 
– Kristina Mallams

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The District is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. As a District employee, you may be eligible for the federal PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full time for a qualifying employer.

Compensatory Leave

For regular exempt full-time employees, under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), compensatory leave is earned for hours worked beyond the 40-hour work week. Hours worked over 40 in a work week will be coded as compensatory leave earned and available for you to use for future time off.

Employee Discounts

District employees have access to over 30,000 discounts via Perks at Work, an online platform that facilitates employee deals across multiple categories such as electronics, travel, dining and wellness. Additionally, GOVX offers exclusive savings opportunities specifically for government employees. Employees can take advantage of discounts on a variety of products and services, including fitness and recovery equipment, camping and outdoor gear, sports equipment, apparel and footwear, eyewear and entertainment options.

Adoption Assistance

The District is a qualified employer for the State Adoption Program. As a District employee, you may be eligible for adoption assistance.

*This is a summary of benefits. See benefit plan documents and personnel guidelines for complete details. In the event of discrepancy between this document and the plan documents or guidelines, the plan documents and guidelines prevail.