Company Profile
Los Alamos County
Company Overview
Los Alamos County is a relatively young city-county municipality. The County was formed in 1949 following the end of the Manhattan Project. We employ a workforce of about 700 regular, temporary, casual and limited-term employees.
Situated at the base of the Jemez Mountains in beautiful northern New Mexico, the city of Los Alamos is a community of about 18,000 people. Our community has a worldwide reputation for its scientific and technological research and development. Recreational opportunities are nearly unlimited. Los Alamos is home to Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center, an 18-hole golf course, an outdoor refrigerated ice skating rink, numerous hiking and bike trails, and many organized sports leagues and events. We are located within a short drive from the Bandelier National Monument, the Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Jemez Mountain Recreation Area. Cultural activities abound with concerts, art fairs and exhibits, lectures, dance performances and theater events scheduled throughout the year. Additionally, we are located near the culturally rich communities of Taos and Santa Fe.
Los Alamos was selected by America's Promise as "One of the Best 100 Communites for Young People" in 2012. Newsweek selected Los Alamos High School on its list of "Top High Schools". In addition, Los Alamos County was chosed for the 2012 National Geographic list as one of "America's Best Adventure Towns" and we rank #8 as one of Smithsonian's "Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013". Further information about our community can be found at www.visit.losalamos.com.
Benefits
INSURANCE:
Medical Insurance: Los Alamos County (LAC) pays 80% of premium. Several plan options available.
Dental Insurance: LAC pays 80% of premium.
Vision Insurance: LAC pays 80% of premium.
Life Insurance – Basic Life and Voluntary Life available
Long Term Disability Insurance – LAC contributes a portion of the premium.
RETIREMENT:
PERA: LAC contributes 9.15% of the employee’s salary and the employee contributes 14.65%. Employees are vested after 8 years and can retire after 30 years of service. Uniformed Fire and Police employees are eligible to retire after 20 years of service (requires higher employee contribution rate).
LA County Pension Plan: This is a supplemental pension plan. LAC contributes 9% of the employee’s salary, the employee contributes 1%. An employee has increasing levels of vesting, with full vesting at 7 years.
457 Plan – an optional deferred compensation benefit
OTHER BENEFITS:
3 Weeks Annual Leave (increases at 5 years and 10 years)
12 Days Sick Leave
10 Paid Holidays
1 Personal Holiday
Employee Wellness Program – includes LAC contribution to membership at several local gyms. Employees also have free swimming and ice skating privileges and receive a discount on golf.
Flexible Spending Plan – an employee can contribute up to $2500 per year into this account which allows reimbursement of medical expenses and childcare expenses. This plan provides a tax benefit.
Tuition Assistance
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Assistance Program