Company Profile
City and Borough of Sitka
Company Overview
Municipal government
Located in the Alaska Panhandle, and situated on the west coast of Baranof Island, Sitka is renowned for its natural beauty, history, and wilderness. Sitka is a special place to live and work. As Alaska’s first city and as a cultural heritage site, the community is diverse and rich in tradition and activities: two Hospitals, three high schools, University of Alaska Southeast, month-long summer music festival, Fine-Arts camp, WhaleFest, Alaska Day, Raptor (eagles) Center, a Russian church, and a National Historical Park are just a few of the sights and opportunities. Sitka offers spectacular and breathtaking settings for outdoor activities. Less than a 2-hour direct flight from Seattle; with all regular public utilities and facilities; cable and satellite T.V.; Recreation Center; high-speed internet access.
Benefits
State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) (member and employer matching); State of Alaska Supplemental Benefit System (State plan to replace social security - 6.13% gross before taxes matched by employer); nine paid holidays per year; 20 hours floating holidays per year; 90% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance; Employee Assistance Program; optional deferred compensation and supplemental insurance available