Those with pre-existing medical conditions may have to sign a waiver in relation to service connected disability retirement. Employees in full time permanent positions earn 13 vacation leave days a year. An employee also gets 10 paid holidays per year and Inauguration Day. All employees are covered under the Old Age and Survivors section of the Social Security Act and under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act. The County contributes significantly in the cost of retirement and health insurance.
Employees pay a share of that cost through payroll deductions.
Other optional benefits include a deferred compensation plan, a credit union, discounted public transportation passes, tax exempt medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, and identification cards. Employees in departments under the administrative control and direction of the County Manager are in the Competitive Service and work under a Merit System Ordinance which is a plan for appointment, promotion, and separation of employees on the basis of merit. The County has a smoking policy that prohibits smoking in all County facilities and work spaces except in specifically designated areas authorized by the County Manager. Employment discrimination appeals to the Civil Service Commission or initiation of County Grievance Procedures must be made within 30 calendar days of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the appeal. Individuals filing an appeal with the Commission are requested to provide a phone number where they can be reached to assist the Commission in responding to the appeal.