FAQs • Rockport • CivicEngage

What type of benefits does the City offer?: The City of Rockport pays for the majority of the medical premiums and all of the dental and vision insurance for each full time active employee, as well as a $15,000.00 life insurance policy. All full time active employees contribute 7% of their gross income into a retirement system and the City matches on a 2 for 1 basis. All non-exempt full time active employees earn 1 day per month of vacation time for less than 10 years, 1.25 days for 10 to 14 years, and 1.5 days for 15 years. Exempt employees earn 1.25 days for less than 10 years and 1.5 days for 10 years or more. All full time active employees earn one day per month of sick leave. Employees who voluntarily pursue additional education or training during their off duty hours may petition to have a portion of the tuition and book costs reimbursed. Additionally, employees may be eligible for certification pay as a result of advanced training and education.

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Human Resources

1. What positions are currently available?: We have our available jobs posted on this site. See Departments, Human Resources.

2. What is the hiring process?: Dept. Heads will notify the Asst. City Secretary of vacancy and an internal posting will occur for 3 working days to allow current employees the opportunity to advance in the City service. Only after all internal applicants have been reviewed without a hire will the position be advertised outside the City. The job posting will then be placed on our website and posted in the window of City Hall. Applications may be obtained from the Asst. City Secretary. Applications will be given out only for vacant positions and will not be retained for future employment consideration once the vacant position has been filled. Each Department will interview and make selection for hiring.

3. What type of benefits does the City offer?: The City of Rockport pays for the majority of the medical premiums and all of the dental and vision insurance for each full time active employee, as well as a $15,000.00 life insurance policy. All full time active employees contribute 7% of their gross income into a retirement system and the City matches on a 2 for 1 basis. All non-exempt full time active employees earn 1 day per month of vacation time for less than 10 years, 1.25 days for 10 to 14 years, and 1.5 days for 15 years. Exempt employees earn 1.25 days for less than 10 years and 1.5 days for 10 years or more. All full time active employees earn one day per month of sick leave. Employees who voluntarily pursue additional education or training during their off duty hours may petition to have a portion of the tuition and book costs reimbursed. Additionally, employees may be eligible for certification pay as a result of advanced training and education.

4. Where do I send my application and/or resume for a job posting?: City of Rockport Attn: Asst. City Secretary 2751 SH 35 Bypass. Rockport, Texas 78382 Email: hr@cityofrockport.com Fax: 361-790-5966

5. May I apply on-line?: No. However, you may print out on-line application (go to Departments, Human Resources). Then mail (2751 SH 35 Bypass, Rockport, TX 78382), fax (361-790-5966), or e-mail it to the Assistant City Secretary (admin@cityofrockport.com).