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Welcome to the Office of Human Resources. Here you will find information on the services offered by the Office of Human Resources for the Mid-Region Council of Governments employees. If you have trouble finding what you're looking for, please contact us.
Work that Matters
With over one hundred employees, the Mid-Region Council of Governments provides a full range of services dedicated to Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia Counties. Our employees serve more than 926,000 people who call central New Mexico home.
MRCOG offers wide variety of professional opportunities no matter where you are in your career path. If you want to be part of delivering "Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community," then a career with MRCOG may be for you.
We value each other and our customers
MRCOG employees value one another, regardless of who we are, what we do, where we live, or where we are from. We bring unique perspectives and ideas to our jobs. We listen, collaborate, learn and grow to provide better service for our communities.
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.
Medical Insurance
Health insurance is offered through Presbyterian Health Plan System.
Pharmacy insurance is offered through Express Scripts.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided through Davis Vision.
Wellness Program
The City of Albuquerque is committed to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees and family members.
Compensation
Sick Leave
Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.7 hours biweekly to a maximum of 1,200 hours.
Vacation Time
Employees accrue vacation leave every pay period on the following schedule:
Years of Service Bi-Weekly Accrual Accrual per Year
0-4 years 3.85 hours 100 hours
5-9 years 4.62 hours 120 hours
10-14 years 5.54 hours 144 hours
15 years & more 6.16 hours 160 hours
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.
Employee Life Insurance Policy up to $
The City 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.
Retirement
Participation in the state retirement plan, PERA, is required by state law.
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.
Public safety employees can retire after 20 years in Tier 1; Public safety employees can retire after 25 years in Tier 2; higher PERA contributions are required.
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 effective January 14, 2019. Please read the frequently asked questions posted below.
View Paid Parental Leave FAQs
Our health plan allow members access to convenient alternatives to in-person doctor visits. Presbyterian Health Plan offers members a 24-Hour NurseLine to speak to a nurse or physician. The Plan also offers members several care option alternatives to traditional medical appointments. UnitedHealthcare members can use Virtual Visit with a doctor or behavioral health professional.
Vision
Vision benefits are provided by Davis Vision.
Flexible Spending Account
To help defray employee’s out-of-pocket costs, the City offers a Section 125 flexible spending account plan that allows employees to set aside up to $2,750 per year to pay for qualifying out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision costs with pre-tax dollars. There is also a dependent-care option that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 per year. Participation in the Flexible spending plan lowers taxable income and often results in higher take home pay.
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.
Mutual of Omaha EAP Brochure | EAP
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 the Financial Wellness too from Enrich.
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Deferred Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement
BetterHealth Program
https://www.cabq.gov/humanresources/employee-benefits/better-health-program
Holiday, Vacation, Medical
Health Savings Account
Domestic Partner Coverage
Retirees & Cobra Participants
Education Refund Program
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.
Employee Fitness Center
We have a wide variety of resources for our employees and their dependents through the GuidanceResources® Employee Assistance Program (EAP) . These confidential resources help employees and their dependents deal with a wide range of work-life issues.
National Suicide Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Employee Assistance Program
Our employees and their dependents have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The program includes confidential counseling, child & elder care solutions, work-life solutions, legal support, financial information and more.
*The City and County of Denver uses GuidanceResources for our Employee Assistance Program. GuidanceResources gives city employees simple, fast, direct access to confidential services 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone, online or via the mobile site.
Learn more about GuidanceResources on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) webpage.
Behavioral Health Care
Substance Use Resources
Leave and Time Off
We provide several types of paid leave to help our employees achieve a work/ life balance. This page is on our intranet site designed for our employees. You’ll need your city email and password to access the page.
Learning & Development Opportunities
Our Learning and Development Strategy is a comprehensive, continuous learning process for all city employees who aspire to learn, grow, and strengthen their skills.
We encourage our employees to develop their career within the city. Employees can take advantage of a multitude of learning and development opportunities. We have instructor-led and online opportunities along with career development resources.
Guidelines for our employees and programs administered by the Office of Human Resources.
FMLA
Employee Recognition
Workplace Guidelines for Breastfeeding
Education Refund Program
Job Announcements
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 a part of region that you love.
Salary
Salary levels are generally competitive with the private sector and are reviewed periodically. MRCOG pays bi-weekly on Friday. Automatic deposit is mandatory.
Why Work Here
Working for MRCOG is so much more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference in your own life and in the lives of people around you.
Balance Work & Life
Our employee earn paid time off, with over 12 paid days possible in the first year, 12 holidays, one personal day and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also have an employee volunteer program.
Build a Career
We encourage our employees to develop their career within MRCOG. Employees can take advantage of a multitude of learning and development opportunities. We have instructor-led and online opportunities along with career development resources.
An Engaged Workforce
We take pride in our highly engaged workforce and believe that employees are our most valuable asset. Our recognition programs celebrate our employees and honor their achievements.
Get to Work and Back
Our employees get a discounted Rio Metro bus pass and other options for getting to work and back. Employees who wish to take advantage of the City of Albuquerque bus system can purchase a monthly pass for $14.
Align with Your Values
We are a region that respects the natural world around us and the people in it and our goals reflect those values.
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.
Celebrate Uniqueness
Diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of our values at MRCOG. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are critical to developing a talented, high-performing workforce and are committed to providing a supportive work environment in which all of our employees can thrive and reach their full potential.
Invest in Your Future
Our employees are empowered to make their money work for them now and for their future. We have a pension plan, deferred compensation 457(b), city-paid short- and long-term disability plan and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MRCOG provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
MRCOG complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and offers reasonable accommodations in the employment and application process to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at 505-247-1750 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Read more.