New Castle County selects the best possible candidates to staff every position.
In return for their hard work and dedication, our employees are rewarded with
competitive salaries and choice of benefits including:
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays (13½ days per year)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Free Employee Fitness Center
- ...and much MORE!!!
Each of our modern facilities provides our employees with a clean,
comfortable, and secure workplace environment. Plus, some locations offer a
variety of on-site or nearby amenities, such as cafeterias, ATM’s, and mail
service. Employees are also encouraged to take advantage of our free fitness
center, open from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays.
Health Insurance
Starts on the first day of the month following a 90 day waiting period from the date of hire. Charges for coverage vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen. The following plans are currently available: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Delaware Comprehensive 80%; Blue Cross/Blue Shield Preferred Provider Option; Blue Cross/Blue Shield BlueCare; and Coventry HMO. Deductibles and co-pays may also apply.
Dental Insurance
HMO and PPO dental plans available. Charges vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen.
Sick Leave
Accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service.
Vacation
Vests on December 31 of the calendar year preceding the vacation year. Vested vacation is to be used in the 12 months following the vesting date. Employees are entitled to vacation as follows:
- Less than 12 months service -- 1 day for each completed month of service to a maximum of 10 days
- 1 – 4 years of service -- 10 days of vacation
- 5 – 9 years of service -- 15 days of vacation
- 10 – 14 years of service -- 20 days of vacation
- 15 years of service -- 25 days of vacation
- 15+ years of service -- 25+ days of vacation (an additional day for each successive year of service)
Holidays
13-1/2 paid holidays per year (1/2 day on Christmas Eve).
Life Insurance
Provided by the County in the amount of one and one-half times your salary. Minimum benefit -- $50,000; maximum benefit -- $200,000.
Pension
Contributory amount of three percent of gross salary in excess of $230.00 biweekly or $115.00 weekly; or five percent of base salary. 10-year vesting.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee contributory-only plans available through Met Life.
Additional
Salary increases each year dependent upon appropriate negotiated increase and/or merit increases; Credit Union, blood bank, limited tuition reimbursement, savings bonds, deferred compensation plan, sick leave bank (after two years service), employee worklife assistance and flexible spending accounts are optional benefits. Additional life insurance, disability, intensive care, hospital indemnity, and cancer insurance are also available at an additional cost. Direct deposit into a financial institution of their choice is mandatory for all new employees.
Union Affiliation
Some positions are affiliated with a local bargaining unit, and, therefore, will require a monthly dues deduction ranging from $20 to $40 per month.
Special Note:
The above benefits are subject to change. For detailed information on any of
the above, contact the Office of Human Resources at (302) 395-5180.