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WHAT WE OFFER:
Some of the benefits you will enjoy as an employee of the State of Nebraska:
STATE BENEFITS INFORMATION -- OPPORTUNITY
As a full- or part-time (min. 20 hrs/wk), permanent employee of the State of Nebraska's largest organization, you will receive an excellent Benefit package. This includes: sick & vacation leave, insurance, holiday pay, and retirement. Please review the following information and judge for yourself. (Note: Temporary employees may be eligible for Health & Dental benefits, depending on the length of the assignment. Different benefits may apply to employees covered by a union bargaining agreement.)
INSURANCE
- The State of Nebraska offers health, life, long term disability and dental insurance. Employee's contributions to the health and dental insurance plans are tax sheltered under a Section 125 plan.
- Health insurance benefit plans include an indemnity plan and several health maintenance organization options. The State pays a major portion of the premium costs. Employees decide what type of health coverage is appropriate for their needs.
- Voluntary long-term disability and dental insurance plans are available to employees at their own expense.
- A $20,000 term life insurance policy is offered at no charge to all eligible full- time employees. The employee, at his/her own expense, may purchase additional life insurance coverage for themselves and family.
RETIREMENT / DEFERRED COMP
The State of Nebraska offers a retirement plan to provide lifetime benefits to recognize State service. Full-time employees, other than temporaries, who are 30 years of age and have two years of continuous service at any time, must participate in the plan. Any employee who has attained the age of 20 and has a total of one year of service may elect voluntary participation within 60 days of meeting these parameters. State employees contribute 4.33% of gross wages up to $864 in their account and then 4.8% for each calendar year. The State matches the employee's contribution at the rate of 156%. The benefits under the plan are in addition to, and supplement, benefits received from Social Security.
A Deferred Compensation Plan is also available to State employees. Under the provision of this voluntary supplemental retirement plan, employees may request the State to defer payment of a portion of their income to a later date. The taxes normally due now are deferred until retirement when most participants are in a lower tax bracket. The State invests the deferred income, at the discretion of the participant, in a fixed, stock, bond, money market, or several other available investment options. Any investment gains remain in the annuity account and are not reportable for Federal or State income tax purposes.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING
The State of Nebraska provides tax sheltering for Dependent Care and Unreimbursed Medical Care expenses through Flexible Spending accounts. The Medical Care account allows you to be reimbursed for such expenses as deductibles, co-payments, and uninsured medical and dental expenses. The expenses covered must be "Medically Necessary" to qualify. The Dependent Care account allows you to be reimbursed for work-related expenses, such as day-care, after-school care, and elderly care.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Employees enrolled in courses of instruction related to their work or future advancement in the agency may be eligible, at the agency head's discretion, for up to 100% reimbursement of tuition costs. This program is designed to enable employees to receive additional education to enhance job performance.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
In order to assist employees and their family members with personal problems, which may impact an employee's ability to perform their job, the State of Nebraska offers confidential counseling and referral services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These counseling services vary from marital and financial counseling to substance abuse and other emotional difficulties. Employees simply call an "800" number and they are scheduled to meet personally with an EAP counselor.
OTHER OPTIONS
- Employees may elect to have their paychecks automatically deposited into their personal bank accounts.
- The Nebraska State Employees Credit Union offers savings & checking accounts for employees. Employees may also apply for loans and major credit cards with competitive interest rates. Payroll deduction is available for checking, savings, and loans through the Credit Union. Traveler's checks with no service charge are available to members.
- Another method for saving available to employees is the Savings Bond plan. U.S. Savings Bonds are purchased through payroll deductions and are mailed directly to employees at their home address by the Federal Reserve Bank.
- Payroll deductions are available to a variety of organizations for membership dues, etc.
12 Paid Holidays
New Year's Day --- January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day --- Third Monday in January
President's Day --- Third Monday in February
Arbor Day --- Last Friday in April
Memorial Day --- Last Monday in May
Independence Day --- July 4
Labor Day --- First Monday in September
Columbus Day --- Second Monday in October
Veteran's Day --- November 11
Thanksgiving Day --- Fourth Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving --- Friday following Thanksgiving
Christmas Day --- December 25
Specialized Office Services (SOS)--State Temporary Employment
Do you like employment variety? Do you want more experience, training, or skills to keep up with today's competitive job market? SOS is a temporary employment service for State Agencies. Nebraska State Personnel recruits and hires for a variety of temporary positions including Clerical/Support, Vocational, & Para-Professional.
An explanation of the Temporary Program can be found on our web site at www.wrk4neb.org, or call to ask how you can apply! In Lincoln 402.471.4464, or Omaha 402.595.3057
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