p>Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are: 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service) 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary) Group medical plan (most jurisdictions) Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions) Retirement plans Employee Credit Union Promotion by competitive exam Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs.
8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade High School or GED 1 year of college 2 years of college Associate Degree 3 years of college 4 years of college Bachelors degree Bachelors degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Masters Degree Bachelors degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer) Masters degree Masters degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree Juris Doctor Doctoral degree.