Company Profile
City of Long Beach, CA
Company Overview
City of Long Beach, CA, Long Beach is a full service City providing customary municipal services through departments such as police, fire, public works, development services, library and parks, recreation and marine. In addition to the traditional municipal services, the City also includes enterprise operations. The City owns and operates a leading deep water port, offshore and onshore oil production, a gas utility, a water utility, a commercial airport, a public health department, a convention and entertainment center, two historic ranchos, three marinas and five golf courses.
Long Beach was originally incorporated in 1888, and after a period of disincorporation, was reincorporated in 1897. Long Beach is governed as a charter City and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council currently includes a Mayor, elected at large, and nine council members, elected by districts, for four year terms. The Council appoints the City Manager who manages the daily affairs of the City and oversees the administration of the 13 City Departments. The City has over 5,000 employees and a total budget of $2.7 billion ($392 million in the General Fund).
Benefits
Retirement – CalPERS 2.5% at 55, coordinated with Social Security. New employees to the City of Long Beach pay their full 8% employee pick up for PERS. Vacation – 12 days after one year of service; maximum of 20 days after 19 ½ years of service. Executive Leave – Five days per year. Holidays – Nine designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays. Sick Leave – 12 days per year. Bereavement Leave – Three days for death or critical illness of family member plus three days of accrued sick leave. Health Insurance – Two plans are available for employee and dependents. Dental Insurance – Two plans available for employee and dependents. Life Insurance – City paid life insurance policy of $20,000, plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance – City paid short and long term insurance. Deferred Compensation – Available through ICMA-RC Financial and Retirement Planning. Auto Allowance - up to $425 per month. The possibility of working an alternative 9/80 work schedule.