Represented employees: Benefits under several categories below differ for employees represented by a labor union. Refer to your respective collective bargaining agreements to learn more about benefits specific to your bargaining unit.
Port of Seattle interns, veteran fellows, emergency hires, and other temporary hires are eligible for some, but not all, of the Port’s Total Rewards package. Please refer to the Total Rewards Eligibility Chart.pdf
Understanding your benefits early helps you make informed decisions and prepares you with questions for Total Rewards Benefits Orientation
Benefits take effect the first day of the month following your start date, unless you are hired on the first day of the month. You must enroll within 30 days of hire to receive benefits.
- PERS: Public Employees’ Retirement System – You have 90 days from your start date to select PERS 2 or PERS 3; if you do not select it will default to PERS Plan 2. If you are already in DRS, your plan will remain in effect.
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – a voluntary tax-deferred payroll deduction savings plan for all non-represented and represented employees
- 401(a) Supplemental Savings Plan – If you are a non-represented employee and choose to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the Port will contribute pre-determined matching funds into a 401(a) Supplemental Savings Plan after completion of six months of employment.
Commuter Benefits – Available to sign up for starting day one:
- Subsidized Employee Garage Parking
- Subsidized ORCA cards
- Ferry Reimbursement
- Employee Vacation Parking
- Teleworking and Flexible Work Arrangements
- Payday and Port Holiday Calendar – The pay schedule is bi-weekly
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – may be used after completion of the six-month probation period
- Sick Leave – accrued balance may be used after 30 days of employment
- Personal Day – may be used after completing the six-month probationary period
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family Medical Leave Act and Washington State Family Care Act
- Shared Leave Program
We’re committed to supporting your growth. Through our Talent Development programs, you’ll find opportunities such as training courses, committees, internal internships, and stretch assignments. You can also connect with colleagues through our Employee Resource Groups – employee led communities open to all Port employees.
