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Employee Benefits

Employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. The benefits package includes all financial rewards that are generally not paid directly to the employee. These benefits are a significant part of employee "total compensation". Below is a brief summary of the highly competitive benefits which are available. The benefitslisted apply to most permanent, full-time employees appointed to merit system classified jobs. If you receive an employment offer, you should request specific benefits information from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages
Most employees in the classified service are paid twice a month. State employees, with a specific leave balance, qualify to participate in direct deposit of their paychecks intotheir banking account of choice. 
Base salary ranges are based on job classification. New employees may be considered for appointment above the minimum of the salary range if they meet specific requirements for exceptional training and experience. Employees are also eligible for salary and salary range adjustments authorized by the legislature.
Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment. Employees may bid on jobs within their own or any other agency.
Retirement Plan 
The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. The Plan provides qualifying employees with a lifetime benefit in the years after their State service ends. Active employees with five ormore years of contributing service , are eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60, OR whether employed or not when the employee's age plus years of contributing service are equal to or greater than 80, with a minimum age of 55. Each employee contributes 4.5% of salary to the retirement system (tax-deferred). 
Medical Insurance 
The state offers a comprehensive indemnity health insuranceplan which includes benefits for hospital, surgical, major medical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. The state also offers medical insurance through a variety of Plans. The state pays the major portion of the insurance premium. Employee paid premiums for health insurance vary by salary. Optional group dental plans are also available

Holidays 
The state offers 12 paid holidays ineach year. The number of paid holidays is above the national average for both public and private sector employees. In addition, employees generally do not work on statewide primary and general election days. [Holidays]
A Great Place to Live and Work 
Long-time employees of State government know and appreciate the exceptional quality of life in the "Mountain State". Its not perfect by any means,but West Virginia is a beautiful, safe, and forward-looking place to work, grow, and raise a family. You might say its "almost heaven".
Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules 
Most state agencies offer employees the opportunity to adjust their hours or work schedule. At the discretion of the agency head, and within certain guidelines, employees may be permitted a flexible starting andquitting time. In addition, some agencies may offer opportunities for compressed workweek, part-time work, or telecommuting. 
Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex
Suggestion Award Program 
Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestionAdvertisement



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