EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Maine State
Employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits
package. Major benefits are briefly described below (Note: Benefits
may vary somewhat according to administrative units and specific
collective bargaining agreements.). Benefits are prorated for
part-time employment.
VACATION LEAVE
Accrual
is based on years of continuous, full-time service at a rate of 8
hours (1 day) per month for the first 5 years of service, 10 hours
per month from 6-10 years of service, 12 hours per month from 11-15
years of service, 14 hours per month from 16-20 years of service,
and 16 hours (2 days) per month after 20 years of service.
LONGEVITY PAY
Once you have completed 15 years of service,
you will begin receiving longevity pay at an hourly rate. The
increase is as follows: 30¢ per hour for 15-20 years, 40¢ per
hour for 20+ years. Confidential employees receive their longevity
pay in the form of a single payment each December after completing
15 years of service.
SICK LEAVE
Accrual
is at the rate of 8 hours (1 day) per month regardless of years of
service.
HOLIDAYS
State Employees
are provided with 12 paid holidays per year.
PERSONAL DAYS
Employees
who are not eligible for overtime are provided with 2 personal days
per year. Certain other classifications receive personal leave days
as designated in the collective bargaining agreement. Confidential
employees receive 3 personal leave days per year.
OTHER LEAVES
Leaves may
be granted for long-term medical situations, military duty, bereavement,
job-related education, and child bearing and adoption.
INSURANCE
Group health,
dental, and life insurance are provided by the State to the employee. The
State also pays a portion of the premiums for family plans.
RETIREMENT PLAN
Most state employees must participate in the
Maine State Retirement System. Contributions are based on a
percentage of salary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Tax shelter
plans are available to all employees that enable them to provide
for greater retirement security.
CREDIT UNION
All state
employees, retirees, and immediate family members are eligible to
become members of the Maine State Credit Union.
WORKING HOURS
At the discretion
of an agency's appointing authority, state employees may have the
option of choosing from several alternate work schedules.
JOB SHARING
This is
a voluntary work arrangement in which two people share the responsibility
of one full-time position. This may not be available for all
positions. Salary and benefits are pro-rated.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
As status
and experience are gained, career development/growth and promotional
opportunities are available. Many are limited to State Employees.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
The State
offers participation in pre-tax flexible spending accounts. Employees
can set aside a portion of their pre-tax earnings each pay period
which can then be used to pay for certain medical or dependent care
expenses.
CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT
The State
offers reimbursement to some employees for a portion of their child
care expenses. Eligibility for this program and the amount
of reimbursement is based on the employee's gross family income. Eligibility
and reimbursement limits are periodically adjusted.
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MAINE
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CAPITOL
CAMPUS
Capitol Campus is a partnership between Maine State Government and the University
of Maine at Augusta, created to meet the specific educational needs
of state workers. Five certificate programs are offered. Courses
are held at convenient locations and times. More information
about this and other educational opportunities is available here.
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