The City of Dothan provides a diverse package of benefit programs for eligible employees, administered by the Personnel Department. The core package includes paid leave plans, a defined benefit retirement plan, and group health, life and dental insurance plans. In addition, the City offers a (Section 125d) Flexible Compensation Plan, direct deposit, credit unions and defined contribution (Section 457) retirement plans. Paid Leave Retirement Systems of Alabama Group Insurance Section 457 Defined Contribution Retirement Plans Section 125(d) Flexible Compensation Plans Additional Benefits Paid Leave Plans Vacation leave (12 days per calendar year) Sick leave (12 days per calendar year) Holiday leave (10 days per calendar year) Military leave (21 days per calendar year) Retirement Systems of Alabama A defined benefit plan providing eligible employees with a specific benefit at retirement, based on a formula.   click here to view the RSA website Group Insurance Group Health (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama) Group Life (Sun Life of Canada) Group Dental (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Section 457 Defined Contribution Retirement Plans Section 457 plans are tax deferred defined contribution retirement plans available to government employees. The City offers two Section 457 plans in which employees may elect to participate. Section 125d Flexible Compensation Plans Pre-tax Medical Expense Reimbursement Account Pre-tax Dependent Care Expense Reimbursement Account Pre-Tax Insurance Premium Plan Additional Benefits Direct Deposit Two Credit Unions American Family Life Insurance Monthly Employee/Retiree Newsletter

PERSONNEL MISSION STATEMENT: To carry out the provisions of the Civil Service System for the City of Dothan, be a strategic partner with city management in all areas of municipal human resource management and employee relations, and be a service oriented department, serving as a resource to the workforce on employment and human relations issues