CITY EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Knoxville offers an extensive benefits package to its employees. In addition to competitive salaries, the City offers annual salary increases of 2.5%. Employees can choose from several health plans, will receive a Vision Plan, and can also select optional Dental Insurance and Family Coverage. The City also offers a Pension plan and a Deferred Compensation plan for retirement, with a contribution match. Employees also receive Life Insurance, Longevity Benefits, Military Leave, Maternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, a Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, and offers a Long Term Disability Plan. Employees can earn 12 sick days per year and up to 24 vacation days, depending on length of service. City Employees also receive 9 paid holidays each year. The City also offers a Tuition Reimbursement Program. Other benefit information can be obtained by calling the Civil Service office or by visiting the
Benefits page.
If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in the application or testing process, please call our office at 865-215-2106 so that we may assist you. To request an accommodation, please click on this link for the
City of Knoxville Applicant Accommodation Request Form. Follow directions on the form.
Need More Help? If you need assistance with the application process for any reason or need more information, please contact the Civil Service Office at 865-215-2106, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This organization participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.