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Pay and Benefits

The Port of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package to non-represented employees. Benefit eligibility varies by job status -- full-time or part-time; regular or temporary. In addition, the Port has several collective bargaining agreements for designated represented positions. Benefits are negotiated and vary by contract. The following is a brief summary of the Port's non-represented benefits.

Competitive Salary Ranges

Includes annual salary and 360 degree performance reviews and evaluations.

Health Plans

Three Medical Options

  • Premera Blue Cross, Heritage Plus 1
  • Premera Blue Cross, Foundations Plus 1
  • Group Health, Options

Dental coverage is provided by Washington Dental Service. In addition, the Port covers vision and orthodontia.

The Port of Seattle pays all monthly insurance premiums for employees, their families and domestic partners.

Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance

The Port provides life insurance equal to two times an employee's annual salary, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and long-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee. Additional life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment protection and coverage for family members may also be purchased.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual rate - 19.6 days per year. The accrual rate increases with tenure as follows:

  • First through third year: 19.6 days
  • Fourth through seventh year: 24.6 days
  • Eighth through eleventh year: 27.1 days
  • Twelfth year and beyond: 29.6 days

Extended Illness: Six days per year

Holidays: 10 days per year

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care and medical expenses for themselves and dependents.

Parking and Transportation

The Port provides a transportation allowance:

  • Free parking
  • Subsidized monthly bus or ferry pass
  • Car pool - subject to availability and minimum number of passengers. Dependent on area in which you live and work.

Retirement Plan

Covered under the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The Port also participates in the Federal Social Security System.

Deferred Compensation Plan

Voluntary pre-tax savings in 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for public employees, adminstered by Great West Life.

Other Benefits

  • Bereavement leave
  • "Casual attire" Fridays
  • Credit union membership
  • Direct deposit of paychecks
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Flexible work schedules (for some positions)
  • Jury Duty/Subpoenaed Witness leave
  • Military leave
  • Non-smoking work environment