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Excellent Employee Benefits!

Taking care of our employees is our priority! That's why we offer an extensive total compensation benefit package that shows our commitment to providing an outstanding employment experience.

The perks of working for The City of Medford

The City of Medford offers many valuable benefits to keep our employees healthy and thriving. With a highly generous paid time off package, we hope you find that the City of Medford promotes the right work and life balance to meet your family’s needs now and in the future. Benefits for full-time employees include:

Medical Insurance

Paid by the City for employee and family coverage! Comprehensive coverage with co-pays; deductibles vary based on chosen plan.

Vision Insurance

Included in the medical plan, vision benefits provide coverage for exams, standard lenses, frames, and contacts.

Dental Insurance

For no additional cost, dental benefits provide preventive, restorative, and major services, plus orthodontia!

Paid Vacation Days

Rest and reset with generous monthly vacation accruals; benefit amounts vary by employee group and years of service.

Paid Sick Leave

Employees earn 4 hours of sick leave per pay period (96 hours per year) to care for themselves or family members.

Paid Holidays

Employees are paid for 10 City observed holidays throughout the year! Holiday benefits may vary by employee group.

PERS Retirement

The PERS pension and IAP are 100% paid as the City pays both the employer and employee’s contributions.

457 Retirement Plan

The 457 plan has a pre-tax and Roth option for retirement planning and the ability to work with a financial advisor at no cost.

HRA VEBA

The City deposits money into employee accounts for use in paying qualified medical expenses with no use-it or lose-it risk!

FSA Accounts

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to pay for qualifying expenses with pre-tax money.

Oregon Paid Leave

A paid program for employees who are unable to work for a serious health condition or when taking family leave.

Long Term Disability

This benefit provides employees with a monthly income after 90 days of disability due to an illness or injury.

On-site Gym

The City has a fully equipped fitness center available 24 hours a day to help support our employees and their wellness journey.

Wellness Program

Our program offers biometric screenings and monthly activities for employees to learn new health practices and reach personal goals.

Life Insurance

The City provides $50,000 of life and AD&D insurance. Employees can also buy additional coverage for themselves and their family.

Learn more about City of Medford benefits

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