An employee with this classification is hired:

1. For a specific period of time.
2. To accomplish a specific assignment.
3. To fill a vacancy during the recruitment process.
4. To provide vacation relief.
5. On an as-needed basis.

An employee may be classified as a temporary employee regardless of the number of hours of work required for the particular position.

A temporary employee may work a standard or a non-standard workweek. A temporary employee will be terminated, reclassified, or extended at the end of his/her assignment.

Temporary employees are subject to all City rules and regulations.

All temporary employees are offered the following benefits:

Retirement Plan:
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
This is a federally required plan that is administered through the Social Security Administration requiring all employees to contribute 7.65 percent of their gross salary to the plan. The city is required to contribute an additional 7.65 percent as an employer match.

This plan provides retirement, survivor, disability, and health insurance benefits.

Other Benefits:

• Direct Deposit is a free service for electronically delivering employees payroll funds to the bank(s) of their choice each payday.
  
  
• Fitness Facilities are available at several city locations at no cost and discounts are available for certain city-sponsored activities (contact Parks & Recreation Department for more details on employee discounts).
  
  
• Overland Park Credit Union provides access and membership to city of Overland Park employees.