| Benefits for DAS Employees |
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| Medical, Dental and Life |
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Insurance
The benefits package for DAS employees includes medical and dental insurance for the employee and their family. It also includes mandatory $25,000 life insurance coverage for the employee. These basic benefits are part of a cafeteria plan that meets IRS requirements, so they are paid with pre-tax dollars. The state provides a monthly benefit amount toward the cost of these benefits for full-time employees.
For more information, visit the website of the Public Employees' Benefit Board.
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| Paid Leave |
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Vacation Leave
Reference: SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 66; Human Resource Services Division statewide policy, 60.000.05
Vacation hours are available for use by employees who have completed at least six calendar months of service. Vacation hours are pro-rated* for part-time employees. Regular and limited duration employees receive the following vacation leave monthly:
SEIU represented and classified unrepresented staff:
- 1 to 5 years: 8 hrs/mo
- 6 to 10 years: 10 hrs/mo
- 11 to 15 years: 12 hrs/mo
- 16 to 20 years: 14 hrs/mo
- 20+ years: 16 hrs/mo
- 25+ years: 18 hrs/mo
Management and executive service:
- 1 to 5 years: 10 hrs/mo
- 6 to 10 years: 11.34 hrs/mo
- 11 to 15 years: 13.34 hrs/mo
- 16 to 20 years: 15.34 hrs/mo
- 20+ years: 17.34 hrs/mo
- 25+ years: 19.34 hrs/mo
Sick Leave
Reference: SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 56; Human Resource Services Division statewide policy, 60.000.01.
Sick leave is pro-rated* for part-time employees. Full-time, regular and limited duration employees receive 8 hours sick leave per month; these employees can use sick leave hours in succeeding months.
Example: Jill earns 8 hours of sick leave in August. She can use any portion of those 8 hours beginning in September.
Personal Business Leave
Personal leave is pro-rated* for part-time employees. Full-time, regular and limited duration employees receive 24 hours of personal leave annually. Personal leave is granted July 1 through June 30 (fiscal year) of each year and is forfeited if not used. Employees must complete trial service (generally six months, minimum 1040 hours) to access Personal Leave hours.
Paid Holidays
DAS recognizes nine holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and any other leave designated by the Governor.
*Pro-rating is based on the percentage of time worked. Example: You work 50 percent of full-time hours. You receive 50 percent of the leave accrued.
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| Retirement |
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OPSRP and PERS
Employees become members of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) Pension Program if they begin working for a PERS-participating employer after Aug. 28, 2003 and work six full calendar months for a PERS-covered employer in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours per calendar year.
Employees hired before August 29, 2003 partake in the benefits of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Tier One members began working for a PERS-covered employer on or before Dec. 31, 1995 and worked six full calendar months for a PERS-covered employer in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours per calendar year.
Tier Two members began working for a PERS-covered employer on or after Jan. 1, 1996 and before Aug. 29, 2003 and worked six full calendar months for a PERS-covered employer in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours per calendar year.
Deferred Compensation
The Oregon Savings Growth Plan's 457 deferred compensation plan allows voluntary contributions from $25 up to $15,000 maximum per year on a pretax basis; this dollar amount changes depending on the option you choose. All employees are eligible to participate at any time. Once enrolled, the employee has complete access to account information and transactions 24 hours a day.
For more information, visit the Oregon Savings Growth Plan website.
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| Other |
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| Saving Bonds |
DAS employees may purchase savings bonds or other securities through the "TreasuryDirect" program.
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Direct Deposit
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DAS employees have the option to have monthly checks directly deposited in up to four fixed and one net savings or checking account.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Cascade Centers, Inc. provides a host of services to help employees balance work and home life. This benefit includes three free confidential sessions with a counselor to help resolve issues such as family problems, substance abuse, adjusting to change, or stress. The EAP's services also include free legal and financial advice, savings on home ownership, child and elder care resources, identity theft recovery and crisis counseling.
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| Ergonomic Tips |
Employees may adjust their workstation to maximize comfort and reduce physical stressors. Coordinators in each DAS division help new and existing employees with ergonomics.
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Parking
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Parking options vary by building location. Alternate forms of transportation are encouraged and special parking is provided for employee carpools. Please visit Parking & Commuting Services' website for information on parking options or to download application forms.
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