Taking Care of You
Design your work, your region, your life.
Health
We provide an outstanding package of health and life benefits for employees, with coverage available for their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as basic and optional life, long term disability, and flexible spending accounts. Our full-time employee health coverage is paid for 100% and competitive cost sharing is available for spouse, dependent, and family coverage. Part time employees working 20-29 hours pay 25% of their premium and those working 30-39 hours pay 10% of the employee premium. Medical employee only coverage is also available for interns working 30 or more hours per week.
Work/Life Balance
At NCTCOG we want you to achieve a balance between your work and your home life. You'll receive vacation days, holidays, and personal days to use as you choose. We aim to help employees and their families meet personal and professional challenges by providing a variety of resources which include the following.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Prepaid Legal Services
- Lunch & Learn Seminars
- Alternate Work Schedules
- Alternate Commute Programs
Professional Development
We view employees as our most valuable resource and promote the professional development of each individual. At NCTCOG employees receive the support and resources to reach their full potential. Opportunities include a wide range of training opportunities (online and traditional classroom sessions), membership in professional organizations, and tuition reimbursement.
Retirement
Retirement concerns can be on your mind at any age. Benefits at NCTCOG help you to build a solid financial future. All employees are eligible to participate in the ICMA Retirement Corp. Roth IRA plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and have the option for Managed Accounts. Full time and part time employees working over 30 hours per week participate in the 401(a) retirement plan offered through ICMA by payroll deduction with employer match. Part time employees working less than 30 hours per week and all interns participate in a 457 deferred compensation plan with employer match. ICMA also offers the advantage of managed accounts, which will take into account your personal retirement goals and help you determine the best path for your journey to a secure retirement.