Benefits

The following benefits are available to all permanent and project State of Wisconsin employees. An overview of the Wisconsin Retirement System and general benefit information is available at Employee Trust Funds (ETF) videos on benefits and insurances.

Competitive Salaries

• Annual wage adjustments

Vacation

• 104-120 hours your first year depending upon bargaining unit
• Incremental increases to 200/216 hours
• 36 hours of personal holiday annually
• 9 paid legal holidays annually
• Vacation is prorated for less than full-time employment

Paid Sick Leave

• 5 hours earned biweekly for full time employees

Extensive Insurance Options

• Life insurance up to 5x salary; option to purchase spouse and dependent(s) coverage
• Choice of standard or HMO health insurance plans
• Basic dental coverage with many plans
• Excess medical, accidental, disability, long term care, income continuation, vision care, dental care and life insurance available

Retirement

• Employer paid retirement plan
• Accumulated sick leave, including a certain amount of State match for qualifying employees, converts to pay health insurance premiums in retirement
• Details about retirement and insurance are available at the Department of Employee Trust Funds [exit DNR]

Education and Training

• Individualized career development plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• On-site CD ROM training available

Other Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Deferred compensation plans
• Employee reimbursement accounts for medical and childcare expenses
• Transfer and promotional opportunities