Skagit PUD offers a generous and competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the following:

• Annual cost-of-living increases.
  
  
• Market-based salary and wage scales that are evaluated regularly.
  
  
• Regular performance evaluations.
  
  
• Merit-based incentive program (for non-represented employees).
  
  
• Retirement: Public Employees Retirement System 2 or 3 options available.
  
  
• Deferred Compensation: Offered on a voluntary basis. Plan options include the Washington State Department of Retirement Services or Empower.
  
  
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: Skagit PUD pays 100% of the premiums for employees and dependents (no premium cost sharing) and no deductibles.

• Paid Time Off: May be taken as accrued and is earned as follows (per years of completed service):
  • 0-4 years = 168 hours
  • 5-10 years = 208 hours
  • 11-19 years = 248 hours
  • 20-24 years = 288 hours
  • 25+ years = 304 hours

• Paid Holidays: 11 scheduled holidays annually, and two floating holidays per year after three months of service, which must be taken during the calendar year.
  
  
• Short-Term Disability: Premium is paid by the PUD. Benefits are 70% of salary up to a maximum of six months if employees cannot work due to illness or injury (a voluntary plan that substitutes for WA State Paid Family and Medical Leave).
  
  
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Skagit PUD provides base life insurance; additional amounts can be purchased under term group rates.
  
  
• Additional benefits include:
  • Retiree Medical Insurance
  • AFLAC (voluntary)
  • Occupational Disability coverage
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Teamsters Pension (for represented employees)
  • Paid family leave (through WA State PFML)
  • Alternative work schedules (depending upon position)