Qureos Mentor

Merced County, CA

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Examples of Duties</h2></div>
<div>Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Prepare and update news releases regarding highly sensitive or confidential matters such as policy issues and criminal incidents and investigations. 
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Prepare written statements and speeches for members of the department's executive staff; inspect and correct written work produced by department staff prior to dissemination to the media. 
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Disseminate news to the press, radio, and television through written releases, personal interviews, and/or press conferences. 
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Go at any time to the scene of incidents attracting news media attention, act as liaison between the office and media representatives. 
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Assist in the preparation of reports or informational publications about the department including researching, writing, and coordinating photography, layout, and printing. 
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Assist in the planning of and conducting tours of department facilities for visiting public safety or other public officials. 
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Coordinate all special events, press conferences and tours; receive and handle complaints from the media and the public. 
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Answer public and media inquiries in person, by telephone, or in writing, regarding departmental procedures, investigations, or activities. 
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Maintain records and prepare reports. 
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Create and post original content to be posted on all social media channels, establishing a substantial direct line of communication with the public. 
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Represent the department before various boards, committees and community groups; and facilitate community awareness and understanding of public safety services and programs.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time experience that includes responsibility for organizing, coordinating, and overseeing outreach projects and programs to provide the public with information to promote an organization&rsquo;s events and activities. This experience must have included writing and editing newsletters, news releases, press releases, promotional materials for internal and external publications and/or creating and managing content for a variety of social media platforms.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in communications, journalism, public relations or related field. (Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.)
Licenses/Certificates:
Possess a valid California driver&rsquo;s license at time of appointment and maintain.
SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2,B.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Functions</h2></div>
<div>Essential Functions
Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports. 
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Resolve Conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. 
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Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions. 
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Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. 
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Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment. 
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Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. 
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Represent the department with the community and other agencies. 
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Maintain a professional and effective working relationship with the administrative team. 
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of the media. 
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Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. 
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Occasionally lift, carry reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. 
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Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. 
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Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. 
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Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. 
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Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. 
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Sit or stand for long periods of time. 
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Frequently drive a county vehicle. 
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Maintain flexibility in work schedule; work evening and weekend shifts as required. 
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Regular attendance is an essential function.</li></ul> 
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of community/media relations and public information, including conduct of media relations relating to public-sector agencies. 
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Principles and practices of journalism and public relations, including understanding the requirements, operation and functions of various media. 
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Principles and practices of public administration, local government organization, and administration; applicable County ordinances, resolutions, policies and practices. 
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Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and other related Federal and State laws and regulations. 
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Research and statistical methodology. 
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Audio-visual presentation development and production techniques. 
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Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 
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Personal computers, spreadsheets, data-base software and information systems. 
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Effective use of social media platforms for the purpose of public outreach. 
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Website design and maintenance. 
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Legal concepts, principles and terminology.</li></ul> 
Ability to:
Represent the department before the general public, public officials, and outside organizations and agencies. 
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Speak in public before large groups and directly to news outlets. 
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Communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing. 
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Present messages effectively to various and multiple audiences. 
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Leverage Internet and media technologies to facilitate information sharing and manage emergency and/or crisis communications. 
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Learn and interpret pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, rules and regulations. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. 
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Learn and be familiar with general rules of criminal procedure and court process. 
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Remain abreast of developments in the department. 
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Organize and develop comprehensive narrative and statistical reports, including use of appropriate demonstrative aids such as charts, graphs, or videos. 
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Plan, initiate and complete work assignments with a minimum of direction. 
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Determine priorities and design methods for achieving objectives. 
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Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a team environment, with officials, department heads and other personnel in Merced County and other agencies. 
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Work flexible hours.</li></ul></div></div></div>
 <div></div><div><div><div>HOLIDAYS &amp; LEAVES 
MANAGEMENT LEAVE 
 
May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year. 
 
VACATION 
 
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). 
 
SICK LEAVE 
 
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. 
 
HOLIDAYS 
 
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays. 
 
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE 
 
Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays. 
 
INSURANCE 
HEALTH INSURANCE 
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. <ul><li>Anthem 500 EPO</li><li>Anthem 1500 EPO</li><li>Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)</li><li>Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)</li></ul>Dental Insurance - Delta Dental<ul><li>County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)</li></ul>Vision Insurance - VSP<ul><li>County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)</li></ul> 
DISABILITY INSURANCE 
 
Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer 
 
LIFE INSURANCE 
 
County-paid Life and Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment Insurance<ul><li>Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:</li><li>Level A &amp; B $85,000</li><li>Level C $55,000</li><li>Level D &amp; E $35,000</li></ul> 
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee 
 
RETIREMENT 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 
 
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. 
 
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION 
 
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. 
 
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS 
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) 
 
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free &quot;800&quot; hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. 
 
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS 
 
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. 
 
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. 
 
 
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.</div></div></div>

Public Relations Coordinator

JOB
 Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare and update news releases regarding highly sensitive or confidential matters such as policy issues and criminal incidents and investigations.Prepare written statements and speeches for members of the department's executive staff; inspect and correct written work produced by department staff prior to dissemination to the media.Disseminate news to the press, radio, and television through written releases, personal interviews, and/or press conferences.Go at any time to the scene of incidents attracting news media attention, act as liaison between the office and media representatives.Assist in the preparation of reports or informational publications about the department including researching, writing, and coordinating photography, layout, and printing.Assist in the planning of and conducting tours of department facilities for visiting public safety or other public officials.Coordinate all special events, press conferences and tours; receive and handle complaints from the media and the public. Answer public and media inquiries in person, by telephone, or in writing, regarding departmental procedures, investigations, or activities.Maintain records and prepare reports.Create and post original content to be posted on all social media channels, establishing a substantial direct line of communication with the public.Represent the department before various boards, committees and community groups; and facilitate community awareness and understanding of public safety services and programs.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience that includes responsibility for organizing, coordinating, and overseeing outreach projects and programs to provide the public with information to promote an organization’s events and activities. This experience must have included writing and editing newsletters, news releases, press releases, promotional materials for internal and external publications and/or creating and managing content for a variety of social media platforms. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in communications, journalism, public relations or related field. (Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.) Licenses/Certificates: Possess a valid California driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain. SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2,B.

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Examples of Duties</h2></div>
<div>Please Note: This is an at-will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the County Librarian. 
 
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 
Consults with and assists the County Librarian in the planning, coordination, and administration of the community library services. 
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Interprets, plans, organizes, and executes Department functions through subordinate supervisors. 
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Represents the County Librarian at community meetings, workshops, and statewide gatherings. 
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Interviews, selects, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff when necessary. 
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Participates in the development of long-range plans and annual budget estimates. 
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Prepares or supervises preparation of special studies, reports, and correspondence. 
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Maintains a current awareness of the community and the profession, including attending staff conferences and meetings of professional organizations. 
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Makes presentations to staff, the public, organizations, agencies, and governmental entities.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>Education: 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Library Science that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. 
 
Experience: 
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, at least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory or management capacity. 
 
License: 
Possess a valid California Driver License at the time of appointment and maintain, for some positions in this classification. 
 
Supplemental: 
A background check may be conducted for this classification.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Functions</h2></div>
<div>Participates in the Library's strategic planning, including preparation and administration of the budget. 
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May act on behalf of the County Librarian in his or her absence. 
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Manages, directs, and evaluates personnel, resources and communications. 
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Effectively collaborate with library staff, other County staff, and outside agencies in the development and implementation of library programs, projects, and activities. 
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Conducts meetings, workshops, and special events as assigned. 
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Participate on various committees as required. 
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Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical records and reports. 
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Operate a personal computer and other office equipment, including repetitive hand and arm motion. 
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Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. 
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Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures, regulations and develop appropriate conclusions. 
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Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. 
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Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives; Implement improvement plans. 
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Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. 
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Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. 
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Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. 
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Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. 
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Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. 
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Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. 
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Regular attendance is an essential function. 
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KNOWLEDGE OF:
Emerging technology to enhance library services. 
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Principles and practices of modern librarianship and of public library administration, including library tools, methods, procedures, services organizations, and technology. 
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Principles and techniques involved in the operation and administration of library programs, collections and services, and their relation to community needs. 
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Branch library theory and practice. 
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Library facility planning and development. 
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Principles of effective personnel management. 
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Laws and regulations relating to library operations. 
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ABILITY TO:
Communicate effectively with a diverse population. 
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Establishes and maintains library priorities and timelines. 
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Develop and maintain contacts and good relations with the public, staff, community and government organizations. 
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Evaluate community needs and develop appropriate services and programs. 
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Develop subordinates and future library leaders. 
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Interpret library policy and speak before community groups. 
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Resolve and/or answer difficult policy or procedural questions. 
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Analyze budgetary and staffing requirements and make recommendations. 
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Organize, analyze, and supervise comprehensive intra-system library programs and policies and recommend specific plans for modifying or expanding library services.</li></ul></div></div></div>
 <div></div><div><div><div>ALLOWANCES 
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE 
 
$100 per month expense allowance. 
 
HOLIDAYS &amp; LEAVES 
 
MANAGEMENT LEAVE 
96 hours per Fiscal Year. 
 
VACATION 
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). 
 
SICK LEAVE 
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. 
 
HOLIDAYS 
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays. 
 
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE 
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays. 
 
INSURANCE 
HEALTH INSURANCE 
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. <ul><li>Anthem 500 EPO</li><li>Anthem 1500 EPO</li><li>Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)</li><li>Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)</li></ul>Dental Insurance - Delta Dental<ul><li>County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)</li></ul>Vision Insurance - VSP<ul><li>County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)</li></ul>DISABILITY INSURANCE 
 
Management Disability Insurance &ndash; Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer 
 
LIFE INSURANCE 
 
County-paid Life and Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment Insurance<ul><li>Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:</li><li>Level A &amp; B $85,000</li><li>Level C $55,000</li><li>Level D &amp; E $35,000</li></ul> 
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee 
 
RETIREMENT 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 
 
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. 
 
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS. 
 
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION 
 
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. 
 
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS 
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) 
 
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free &quot;800&quot; hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. 
 
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS 
 
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. 
 
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. 
 
 
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.</div></div></div>

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