Employee Benefits

General Information
Phone Numbers
(208)782-3110
Fax: (208)782-2681
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
501 N Maple St.
Blackfoot,
ID
83221

PAY PERIODS

  • Paychecks are received the last working day of each month.
  • Pay is by direct deposit to a financial institution. 

OVERTIME AND COMPENSATORY TIME

  • Overtime may be paid with approval from County Commissioners. 
  • Compensatory time is normally given for overtime hours at a rate of time and one half.

PAID TIME OFF

  • Will begin after one full month of employment
  • Accrual per month for 40 hour work week
    • 0 - 5 years service 16 hours
    • 6 - 10 years service 18 hours
    • 11+ years service 20 hours
  • May accrue up to 480 hours maximum
     
  • Accrued per month for 35 hour work week
    • 0 - 5 years service 14 hours
    • 6 - 10 years service 15.75 hours
    • 11+ years service 17.5 hours
  • May accrue up to 420 hours maximum


  • In accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act, Bingham County employees who have been employed for at least 12 months by the County are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid/unpaid leave during any 12-month period for certain family medical needs. Paid time off must be used before unpaid leave is taken under FMLA


  • Eligible employees who have worked at least 12 months may receive up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

HOLIDAYS

  • 13 holidays observed, scheduled to be determined by Commissioners