For those positions having a salary range, appointments are normally made at the minimum step.
All salaries are subject to regular review.
Employees and Yakima County contribute jointly to the plan. A voluntary tax deferred supplemental retirement plan is also available at the employees expense. Annual leave days are initially earned at the rate of 13 days per year. The rate increases, for most positions, based on length of County service, to a maximum of 27 days annually. Employees in a regular position at least half-time are eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance for which Yakima County contributes according to bargaining agreement.