Company Profile
County of Lake
Company Overview
The County of Lake is comprised of 26 departments employing a total of approximately 1000 employees.
Lake County is located in Northern California and is bordered by the counties of Mendocino, Glenn, Colusa, Yolo, Sonoma, and Napa. Driving distance is about 110 miles north from San Francisco and 110 miles west from Sacramento.
With Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, at its center and Mount Konocti and the Konocti Hills providing a stunning backdrop, Lake County offers spectacular scenic beauty and unsurpassed recreational opportunities.
Residents and visitors of Lake County enjoy the clean air, national forests, state parks, local parks, museums, wineries, resorts, and golf courses. The region is rich with historical, cultural and recreational opportunities. Lake County also has good schools, including modern community colleges.
Benefits
RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS). CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees. The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.
HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.
VACATION – 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.
SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.
CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE – SDI is available to some County employees.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.