Benefits

At the City of Boulder, we provide competitive salaries and valuable benefits to our employees. Eligibility for benefits is determined by the employee’s position.

• Retirement: Defined benefit plan through Colorado PERA and optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Up to 1.5 times annual salary, depending on the employee group
• Medical Insurance: Four medical options available through Cigna Healthcare
• Dental Insurance: Two dental options available through Delta Dental of Colorado
• Vision Insurance: Two vision options available through VSP
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits:
  • Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity 
  • Legal Assistance 
  • Identity Theft Protection available through LegalShield*
  • Pet Insurance available through PetsBest*
  • Additional Life Insurance for yourself and dependents available through The Standard
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential resources and secure tools to help employees or guide them through difficult times
• Leave Programs: Vacation leave, paid parental leave, sick leave, emergency leave and more
• Holidays: Ten full-day holidays and two half-day holidays, depending on employee group and hours worked
• Well-Being Program: Recreation Center passes, wellness education, training classes, wellness challenges, insurance premium discounts and more
• Tuition Reimbursement: Funds toward accredited college or university courses related to a career/development plan or organizational business needs
• Other Benefits: Short-term and Long-term disability, flexible spending plan choices, health savings accounts, free transportation passes and more
• Discounts: Special savings on various purchasing or services such as childcare, fitness facilities, computers, phone plans, home and auto insurance, financial services and more

* Coming in 2019

2018-2019 Benefits