Employees are eligible for six paid holidays and three weeks vacation during the first year (based on a 40 hour workweek.) We have combined the vacation and holiday hours into one account since many employees must work holidays.

In addition, non-exempt employees are paid double time for all hours worked on Town of Vail designated holidays.

Town of Vail offices are closed on the following six designated holidays:

• New Year’s Day (January 1)
• Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day (first Monday in September)
• Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November)
• Christmas (December 25)

Employees whose offices are closed will observe these days utilizing accrued vacation/holiday time. Non-exempt employees required to work on these days will be paid holiday pay of two times the base hourly rate.

Employees working 40 hours per week earn eight (8) hours sick leave per month.

The Town of Vail pays all contributions to this retirement pension beginning the first day of employment. Employee vesting in this plan is 20% per year (5 years for 100% vesting). Town of Vail contributions as follows:

Note: The Town of Vail and its employees do not make retirement contributions to the Federal Social Security System.

The 457 Deferred Compensation plan is a voluntary contribution made by the employee. There is no penalty associated with distributions from a 457 provided you are no longer working for the Town.

The Town of Vail has an excellent health insurance plan for full-time employees and eligible dependents including medical and dental coverage.

Health Insurance plans are offered the first of the month following a 30 day waiting period.

2020 Medical/Dental Employee Premium (Semi-Monthly)

The Town of Vail has an excellent health insurance plan for FT employees and eligible dependents. The Town offers a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plan with 100% wellness coverage.

The Town offers a comprehensive dental insurance without doctor network restrictions. This dental coverage has NO deductibles.

Allows employees to pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars. There are four areas where this plan might benefit you:

• Dependent Care Expenses
• Out of pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses.

Other Insurance provided by the Town of Vail

The following are paid 100% by the town:

• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Survivors Income Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance

Optional Insurance (All paid by the employee)

• Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Critical Illness / Hospital / Accident Insurance
• Supplemental Vision Insurance

Fire and Police Pension Association - Sworn police and fire positions include the following:

• Pre-retirement Death/Disability
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• Group retirement benefits

Vail Employees receive a free golf, tennis, nordic center and ice-skating pass.

In an effort to help employees shape a better lifestyle, the Town of Vail now offers a Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) through WEX Inc.  An LSA helps employees with expenses related to well-being and more. The Town will provide all benefit eligible employees with $1,000 for the 2023 plan year.¹ Simply make an eligible purchase and submit your receipts for reimbursement! 

The Town of Vail takes an all-inclusive approach to wellness. The LSA will cover expenses related to: Fitness membership fees and dues, lessons, classes, clinics, equipment rental and purchase, athletic clothing and gear, ski passes to any mountain, activity trackers, race and competition entry fees, hunting and fishing licenses, national and state park entry passes, camping fees and equipment and more! 

The Town of Vail will NOT cover expenses such as: Travel, mileage, weapons, FSA eligible items².

All reimbursements received are subject to taxation.

Programs are available to assist with rental and affordable home purchase. More information can be found on the Town of Vail Employee Housing Opportunities page.

The town of Vail offers two employee assistance programs (EAPs) to all employees and their families: 

Supportlinc offers 24/7/365 in-the-moment assistance.  In addition, all Town of Vail employees and their dependents can access up to six (6) no-cost virtual counseling sessions to resolve stress, depression, anxiety, work-related pressures, relationship issues or substance abuse.

1.888.881.5462 or Supportlinc.com

MindSprings Health offers local, in-person counseling.  Each employee and their dependents are entitled to six (6) free visits with licensed clinicians per year. All visits are

totally confidential. Counseling is available for drug or alcohol problems, family problems, work-related problems, etc.

970.476.0930 in Vail or 970.328.6969 in Eagle

The town of Vail encourages employees to continue their learning and take advantage of educational courses offered at accredited colleges, universities and trade schools. In support of this philosophy the town offers a tuition reimbursement program for its employees.