Upon completion of 13 pay cycles (approximately six months) employees receive six days of vacation leave. Vacation accrues according to the following schedule:

A maximum of 45 days may be carried over from one year into the next.

Pierce County employees enjoy ten paid holidays.

Dependent upon union representation, one or more of the following plans are available to Pierce County employees. All plans include vision and pharmacy benefits.

• Regence BlueShield Preferred Provider Plan
• Regence BlueShield Selections Plan
• Regence BlueShield FourFront
• GroupHealth Options HMO
• Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust Plan A

Eligible dependents are covered, however, there may be an additional charge. Pierce County pays a major portion of the monthly insurance premium for full-time employees and their dependents. Part-time employees are offered these benefits with a pro-rated premium.

Employees and families may select from two dental plans customized for Pierce County employees. Both plans include orthodontia for adults and children.

• Washington Dental Service
• Willamette Dental of Washington

Eligible dependents are covered at no additional charge. Pierce County pays the entire monthly insurance premium for full-time employees. Part-time employees are offered these benefits with a pro-rated premium.

Eligible Pierce County employees participate in retirement programs administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) covers the majority of County employees. Commissioned law enforcement employees participate in the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF). Employees and the County contribute jointly to the plans. Read More>