City of Palm Springs benefits

City of Palm Springs is an active California municipal government providing public safety, utilities, airport, housing, parks and resident services.

22 recorded benefits. Record edited: Mon Sep 21 2026 23:36:49 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Role- and unit-specific 4/10 schedules; other arrangements vary by position..

Health Insurance

Cafeteria-plan maximum contribution is $979/$1,972/$2,570 per month for employee-only/employee+1/family coverage.

Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS unit members · The July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029 MAPS agreement publishes maximum City cafeteria-plan contributions; the maximum is reduced by the CalPERS statutory minimum and is not a universal individual premium promise. · Current Palm Springs Management Association (MAPS) professional and management unit agreement; other bargaining units may differ.

Sources & dates

Dental Insurance

Eligibility & sources

US · employees in covered City benefit classes · The City benefits page and current role footer name dental coverage; plan, bargaining-unit and coverage-tier terms vary. · Current City benefits page and current Housing Services Administrator posting.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current City benefits page with 2026 rate links, plan/provider index, leave and wellness resources, worklife programs and commute/travel programs.

  • Benefits page Plan Documents & Summaries | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current plan-document index for 2026 medical, dental, vision, life/disability, EAP and FSA materials.

  • Job posting Housing Services Administrator | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Published 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current named full-time regular employee posting, opening September 15, 2026 and closing October 6, 2026.

  • Job posting Police Officer - Lateral | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Published 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current named full-time regular police employee posting, opening July 1, 2026 and closing December 31, 2026.

Vision Insurance

Eligibility & sources

US · employees in covered City benefit classes · The City benefits page and current role footer name vision coverage; plan, bargaining-unit and coverage-tier terms vary. · Current City benefits page and current Housing Services Administrator posting.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current City benefits page with 2026 rate links, plan/provider index, leave and wellness resources, worklife programs and commute/travel programs.

  • Benefits page Plan Documents & Summaries | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current plan-document index for 2026 medical, dental, vision, life/disability, EAP and FSA materials.

  • Job posting Housing Services Administrator | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Published 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current named full-time regular employee posting, opening September 15, 2026 and closing October 6, 2026.

  • Job posting Police Officer - Lateral | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Published 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current named full-time regular police employee posting, opening July 1, 2026 and closing December 31, 2026.

Life Insurance

Eligibility & sources

US · employees in covered City benefit classes · Life and AD&D coverage are named on the current benefits page and current employee posting; amount and class terms were not generalized. · Current City benefits page and current Housing Services Administrator posting.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current City benefits page with 2026 rate links, plan/provider index, leave and wellness resources, worklife programs and commute/travel programs.

  • Benefits page Plan Documents & Summaries | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current plan-document index for 2026 medical, dental, vision, life/disability, EAP and FSA materials.

  • Job posting Housing Services Administrator | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Published 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current named full-time regular employee posting, opening September 15, 2026 and closing October 6, 2026.

  • Job posting Police Officer - Lateral | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Published 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current named full-time regular police employee posting, opening July 1, 2026 and closing December 31, 2026.

Disability Insurance

Eligibility & sources

US · employees in covered City benefit classes · Short- and long-term disability are named on the current benefits page and current employee posting; plan amounts and class terms vary. · Current City benefits page and current Housing Services Administrator posting.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current City benefits page with 2026 rate links, plan/provider index, leave and wellness resources, worklife programs and commute/travel programs.

  • Benefits page Plan Documents & Summaries | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current plan-document index for 2026 medical, dental, vision, life/disability, EAP and FSA materials.

  • Job posting Housing Services Administrator | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Published 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current named full-time regular employee posting, opening September 15, 2026 and closing October 6, 2026.

Employee Assistance Program

24/7 assistance for health, wellness, grief, financial, legal, identity theft, stress, anxiety and depression.

Eligibility & sources

US · employees using City EAP · The benefits page identifies Aetna Resources for Living as the EAP provider; access and covered-person terms are governed by the current program. · Current City benefits page; role footer also names an Employee Assistance Program.

Sources & dates

  • Company website Human Resources | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current HR administration, employment, benefits, leave and official recruitment links.

  • Benefits page Benefits | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current City benefits page with 2026 rate links, plan/provider index, leave and wellness resources, worklife programs and commute/travel programs.

  • Benefits page Plan Documents & Summaries | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current plan-document index for 2026 medical, dental, vision, life/disability, EAP and FSA materials.

  • Job posting Housing Services Administrator | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Published 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current named full-time regular employee posting, opening September 15, 2026 and closing October 6, 2026.

  • Job posting Police Officer - Lateral | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Published 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current named full-time regular police employee posting, opening July 1, 2026 and closing December 31, 2026.

Wellness Program

24/7 nurse advice line and condition-management and health-assessment resources.

Eligibility & sources

US · employees using City wellness resources · The City benefits page lists nurse-line, condition-management, health-assessment and healthy-living resources; provider and enrollment terms vary. · Current City benefits page.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current City benefits page with 2026 rate links, plan/provider index, leave and wellness resources, worklife programs and commute/travel programs.

Paid Parental Leave

Up to 4 weeks at 70% of base salary.

Pay
Paid
Duration
4 weeks
Parent / leave type
birth parent, adoptive parent, foster parent
Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS unit members · For leave first commencing after July 1, 2026, a MAPS member must have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12 months. Qualifying bonding follows birth, adoption or foster placement; medical certification is required where applicable. Leave is available once per rolling 12-month period, may run concurrently with FMLA/CFRA, and General Leave may supplement the 70% payment to 100%. · Current MAPS agreement Paid Family Leave article; this is not generalized to every City employee group.

Sources & dates

Caregiver Leave

Up to 4 weeks at 70% of base salary.

Pay
Paid
Duration
4 weeks
Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS unit members · For leave first commencing after July 1, 2026, a MAPS member must have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12 months. The qualifying reason is care of a covered family member with a serious health condition; medical certification is required. Leave is available once per rolling 12-month period, may run concurrently with FMLA/CFRA, and General Leave may supplement the 70% payment to 100%. · Current MAPS agreement Paid Family Leave article; this is the caregiving branch and is separate from bonding leave.

Sources & dates

Bereavement Leave

3 scheduled workdays.

Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS unit members · The MAPS agreement provides 3 scheduled workdays for an immediate-family death; after 30 days, up to 2 additional days may be unpaid and General Leave or compensatory time may be used. · Current MAPS agreement bereavement provision.

Sources & dates

Flexible Schedule

4/10 schedule with three consecutive days off.

Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS unit members assigned to the published schedule · The MAPS agreement assigns all covered unit members four consecutive workdays followed by three consecutive days off; an optional 4/9 schedule requires approval. City Hall is closed Fridays. This schedule is not generalized to other City units. · Current MAPS agreement work-schedule provisions.

Sources & dates

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Eligibility & sources

US · employees eligible for the City FSA · Ameriflex FSA is listed on the current City plan/provider index; election and plan terms apply by employee class. · Current City benefits page and plan-documents index.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current City benefits page with 2026 rate links, plan/provider index, leave and wellness resources, worklife programs and commute/travel programs.

  • Benefits page Plan Documents & Summaries | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current plan-document index for 2026 medical, dental, vision, life/disability, EAP and FSA materials.

Pension Plan

CalPERS 2.7% at 55, 2% at 60 or 2% at 62 by hire/PEPRA status.

Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS unit members · The MAPS agreement distinguishes hires before December 24, 2012, later non-PEPRA hires and PEPRA new members; formula and membership status control. · Current MAPS agreement CalPERS provisions; other City units may differ.

Sources & dates

Retirement Savings Plan

457(b) deferred-compensation plan.

Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS unit members · MAPS unit members may participate in the City's 457(b) deferred-compensation plan, subject to plan and IRS limits. · Current MAPS agreement deferred-compensation provision.

Sources & dates

Retirement Plan Match

Up to $50 per pay period for 24 pay periods per year.

Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS unit members · The City matches an employee 457(b) contribution up to $50 per pay period for 24 pay periods per year, subject to IRS limits. · Current MAPS agreement deferred-compensation provision.

Sources & dates

Retirement Health Savings Plan

$100 per month.

Eligibility & sources

US · eligible MAPS members · The MAPS agreement provides a $100 monthly City contribution to an RHS account for certain eligible members while employed; the benefits page separately describes the program for new employees. · Current MAPS agreement and City benefits page; exact employee-class and eligibility conditions are retained.

Sources & dates

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

16, 18 or 20.67 hours accrued monthly by service tier.

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS unit members · MAPS General Leave accrues at 16 hours monthly for 0–5.99 years, 18 hours for 6–10.99 years and 20.67 hours for 11 or more years; part-time accrual is prorated. · Current MAPS agreement General Leave provisions; General Leave substitutes for vacation or sick leave.

Sources & dates

Company Holidays

13 listed holidays plus 1 additional holiday bank; 10 hours per full-time holiday

Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS unit members · The MAPS agreement lists the observed holidays and one additional holiday bank; full-time employees accrue 10 hours per observed holiday and part-time employees are prorated. · Current MAPS agreement paid-holiday provisions.

Sources & dates

Tuition Reimbursement

$1,500 per fiscal year.

Eligibility & sources

US · MAPS regular appointees in good standing · Reimbursement is for accredited college or university coursework and is limited to $1,500 per fiscal year under the MAPS agreement. · Current MAPS agreement educational reimbursement provision.

Sources & dates

Employee Discount

30% off most Visitors Center merchandise; 15% off regular Tramway admission; 10% off gift shops and restaurants.

Eligibility & sources

US · City employees using the discount program · The City benefits page lists vendor discounts and these Palm Springs Visitors Center and Aerial Tramway discounts; merchant terms control. · Current City benefits page.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current City benefits page with 2026 rate links, plan/provider index, leave and wellness resources, worklife programs and commute/travel programs.

Travel Assistance

Emergency transportation benefits for covered persons traveling 100+ miles from home.

Eligibility & sources

US · covered persons under the City travel-assistance program · The City benefits page names New York Life travel assistance, including pre-trip planning and emergency transportation for covered persons traveling at least 100 miles from home. · Current City benefits page.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current City benefits page with 2026 rate links, plan/provider index, leave and wellness resources, worklife programs and commute/travel programs.

Commuter Benefits

Up to $40 per month for eligible ridesharing, walking, bus or bicycle commutes.

Eligibility & sources

US · employees meeting the City commute-incentive rules · The City benefits page describes a rideshare incentive of up to $2 per day, capped at $40 per month, and also lists walking, bus and bicycle commuting. · Current City benefits page.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits | City of Palm Springs

    Read 2026-09-21T22:52:13.000Z

    Source context

    Current City benefits page with 2026 rate links, plan/provider index, leave and wellness resources, worklife programs and commute/travel programs.