An employee with this classification works in a position that is not considered temporary or seasonal and that requires less than 1,000 hours of work per calendar year for which compensation is paid. The 1,000 hour requirement applies to the position but does not mean that an employee must work less than 1,000 hours per calendar year. These employees will normally work less than the standard workweek/workday and are subject to all city rules and regulations.

All part time C employees are offered the following benefits:

Retirement Plans:

Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
This is a federally required plan that is administered through the Social Security Administration requiring all employees to contribute 7.65 percent of their gross salary to the plan. The city is required to contribute an additional 7.65 percent as an employer match.

This plan provides retirement, survivor, disability, and health insurance benefits.

Deferred Compensation Plan (457)
This is a supplemental retirement plan. Participation is voluntary and there is no waiting period to begin contributing.

Employee contributions (up to the lesser of $15,000 in 2006 or 100 percent of annual salary) are made on a pre-tax basis, thus reducing a participant's immediate taxable income. Employees are vested at all times, although monies are generally not available until retirement or termination.

There are no employer contributions made to this plan.

Participants choose their own investment options from a choice of over 60 different mutual funds and similar investment products that are offered through two different deferred compensation providers:

• ING Financial Services
• ICMA Retirement Corporation

Other Benefits:

• Activities and Recreation Program is an employee organization that sponsors and organizes charitable events and a variety of other entertainment and recreational opportunities.
  
  
• Direct Deposit is a free service for electronically delivering employees payroll funds to the bank(s) of their choice each payday.
  
  
• Employee Assistance Program is a program designed to provide employees and their families with assistance in dealing with personal issues that may be affecting their lives.
  
  
• Fitness Facilities are available at several City locations at no cost and discounts are available for certain City-sponsored activities (contact Parks & Recreation Department for more details on employee discounts).
  
  
• Overland Park Credit Union provides access and membership to City of Overland Park employees.
  
  
• Suggestion Connection is an employee recognition program that recognizes and rewards suggestions to improve operations and services.