Company Profile
Orange County Government
Company Overview
Orange County operates under a Commissioner-Manager form of government. The governing body is the Board of County Commissioners (Board). The Board formulates policies, adopts the annual budget, and establishes a tax rate to support County operations and programs. The Board consists of seven commissioners, elected on a staggered basis to four-year terms. The County Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Board as the County's Chief Executive Officer manages the County’s daily operations. The County Manager is also responsible for implementing policies established by the Board and to administer the annual budget. The County Manager has authority over County department heads and employees including the Director.
About Orange County
Nestled in the hills of the North Carolina Piedmont, Orange County is located between the Research Triangle Park and the Triad cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point. With more than 150,000 residents, Orange County includes historic Hillsborough, the county seat; Chapel Hill, home of the University of North Carolina; and Carrboro and Mebane, former railroad and mill towns.
Described as “Around the Corner, Ahead of the Curve,” the County is culturally diverse, progressive, and a leader in practicing environmentally protective and sustainable development. Education, environment, excellent services and other quality of life issues are important to Orange County residents and to the Board of County Commissioners. The County encompasses 400 square miles of rolling farms and forest, vital urban centers and small towns. Orange County combines the best of cosmopolitan and rural values with an abundance of historical, social and cultural resources.
Within a few hours’ drive, residents can enjoy the coast or the mountains, and within its boundaries, residents and visitors can enjoy the charm of Orange County’s diverse communities.
Agency Orange County Government
Address 131 W. Margaret Lane, 3rd Floor Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278
Phone 919-245-2550
Website http://www.orangecountync.gov
Benefits
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
Orange County contributes 12.85% of your base salary per pay period and 14.10% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical)
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance
Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance
Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability
Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Orange County contributes $29.15 per pay period ($757.90 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
Orange County contributes up to an additional $67 ($1742 annually) for voluntary supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays
Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.