Employee Benefits

Take Care of Yourself and Your Family

We are dedicated to helping our employees be the best they can be, especially in uncertain and challenging times. We offer benefit plan options to our employees to help keep them well and to prepare them for a secure future. 

MRCOG offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. 

Medical Insurance

Health insurance is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico and UnitedHealthcare.

Pharmacy insurance is offered through Optum.

Dental Insurance

Dental insurance is provided through BlueCare Dental Plan.

Vision Insurance

Vision insurance is provided through Davis Vision.

MRCOG and You

Compared to other government employers in New Mexico, MRCOG's plan is the most generous and the least costly to employees because the MRCOG pays 80 percent of the premium cost.

Employees, their qualifying spouse or domestic partner, and qualifying dependents are eligible for insurance coverage.

Insurance coverage is effective on the employee's hire date.

MRCOG strives to provide a competitive, comprehensive compensation package that will attract and retain the brightest and best. We are especially proud to offer up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

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Vacation and sick leave days are accrued bi-weekly and are determined by position and employment length.

Sick Leave

Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.7 hours biweekly to a maximum of 1,200 hours.

Vacation Leave

Employees accrue vacation leave every pay period on the following schedule:

Accrued sick and vacation leave balances may be paid out at the time of retirement.

Holiday Leave

MRCOG provides twelve days of paid holiday leave annually, in addition to the employee’s birthday. Other paid leave includes jury duty, bereavement, voting, annual military service and education.

Paid Parental Leave

MRCOG provides up to 12 standard work weeks of paid time off to be used within six (6) months of the birth, adoption or placement of a foster child.

MRCOG offers staff access to a variety of programs and resources that help inspire you to be your best self. Our work-life benefits are here to support you and your family through every stage of life.

Employee Life Insurance Policy

MRCOG pays for a basic life policy for all regular employees. Optional employee paid insurance coverage for regular employees includes: life, disability, legal, accident, critical illness, home & auto. 

EAP, Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program provides you and your loved ones access to trained professionals and resources for assistance with personal and workplace issues.

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Employee Loan Program

How do you feel about your current financial situation? Nearly half of all employees nationwide say they worry about their personal finances while at work. We don’t want you to be part of that statistic. Information about short-term, low-cost loans from Kashable.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Medical

To help defray employee’s out-of-pocket costs, the MRCOG offers a Section 125 flexible spending account plan that allows employees to set aside up to $3,300 per year to pay for qualifying out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision costs with pre-tax dollars. 

Dependent Care

There is also a dependent care option that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 per year for daycare expenses. Participation in the Flexible spending plan lowers taxable income and often results in higher take home pay.

Wellness Program

MRCOG is committed to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees and family members through the OnePass Gym benefit.

Deferred Compensation

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BetterHealth Program

The BetterHealth program for MRCOG employees and their families provides a pathway to pursue a healthy lifestyle. The program includes health education, wellness interventions, and campaigns to make healthy lifestyles easier at work. Learn more

Education Refund Program/ Tuition Reimbursement

We value our employees and are invested in their professional and personal development. We encourage a culture of continuous learning and are committed to providing our employees opportunities to further their development. Our employees can get reimbursed up to $1,500 each year for accredited coursework.

National Suicide Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Pet Care Membership

Pet Care Membership offers MRCOG employees preventative pet care including vaccinations, wellness exams, and spay/neuter services, promoting responsible ownership through H.E.A.R.T. Ordinance (9-2-3-16). Learn more

Retirement

Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees are required by state law to participate in PERA, the state's retirement system.

MRCOG contributes a percentage of salary to PERA on behalf of the Employer, pursuant to State law. Employees also contribute a percentage of salary to PERA into their own account.  However, a benefit of working for MRCOG is that MRCOG contributes a large portion of the employees’ contribution amount (up to 75% of the employees’ required contribution). 

Contributions amounts are a percentage of your base salary as determined by the coverage plan provided by the MRCOG and are a required payroll deduction for all qualified employees.

Seasonal employees, student employees, and those currently employed with, or retired from, the Educational Retirement Board do not qualify to participate in PERA. 

Resources

• Retirement Seminar Schedule (Half-day seminars for employees considering retirement within the next three years.)
• Social Security Administration
• Retired Public Employees of New Mexico
• Retirement Administrative Instruction

Job Announcements

MRCOG's region is diverse, dynamic, and growing. Managing this growth and enhancing the region’s quality of life requires partnerships and collaboration. And that’s why the region relies on the Mid-Region Council of Governments and our talented team of problem-solvers. 

Our staff members support MRCOG’s mission and build a stronger regional community through addressing major regional issues related to transportation planning, resiliency, water, economic development, and workforce opportunity services that extend beyond the jurisdiction of a county or city. Staff ensures MRCOG remains a trusted source of data and analysis that informs decision makers and calls attention to important trends.

With over 150 employees, MRCOG team members are the heart of Central New Mexico. They make a real difference with the work they do every day and have a hand in shaping the future of the region. Be part of a region that you love.

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Compensation/ Salary

Salary levels are generally competitive with the private sector and are reviewed periodically. MRCOG pays bi-weekly on Friday. Automatic deposit is mandatory.