Here are just some of the benefits that
government agencies offer employees. For the specific benefits that may apply to
you, check with the personnel or human resources office of the agency.
Vacation (Accrued vacation in excess of established amounts
may be converted to cash)
Sick Leave (Accrued sick leave in excess of established
amounts may be converted to cash)
Personal Leave
Floating Holidays (Discretionary)
Holidays
Health Plan
Retirement Benefits (In most instances, you'll contribute to
the agency's retirement plan instead of Social Security)
Death Benefits
Disability Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement (Some plans may have annual dollar
limits or will only reimburse you for the school of least cost)
Flexible Health Savings Plan
Childcare
Telecommuting
Job Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Program
Credit Union
Employees Association
Supplemental Death Benefits
Deferred Compensation - The different plans include:
403(b) plan - a
tax-deferred retirement plan that lets an employee of a tax-exempt
education or research organization or public school contribute pretax dollars. Info on 403b and 457 plans from Fidelity Investments
The Thrift Savings Plan
(TSP) - a retirement savings and investment plan for Federal employees offering
civilian employees the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private
corporations offer their employees under so-called ''401(k)'' plans. Thrift Savings Plan for Federal
Government employees
