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DeKalb County Government
Company Overview
The County is located 63 miles west of Chicago, IL and 46 miles south of Beloit, WI. There are 19 townships of various sizes within the county, with the county seat located in Sycamore (population 18,652).
DeKalb County is a growing, vibrant community where residents, businesses, and agriculture flourish. The county’s unique location and talented workforce attracts top-tier international corporations and provides residents with abundant opportunity to excel in one of many growing sectors. Agriculture has a long history in DeKalb County and remains a significant contributor to the local economy, with over 2,300 farms on 370,772 acres of property (88% of the land base). With affordable housing, excellent healthcare, and exceptional education, DeKalb County is truly a place for you to live, work, and play.
The County Government includes 26 departments and 9 buildings, including a jail and a rehabilitation and nursing center. The County employs approximately 400 full-time employees and 280 part-time employees.
DeKalb County operates under the township form of county government. The governing body is the County Board and the County Administrator reports directly to the County Board through the Chair and the Executive Committee. As the legislative element, the County Board is responsible for adopting all Ordinances for the governance of DeKalb County, which laws are contained in the County Code, establishing the budget as well as levying taxes, promulgating policies, rules and regulations for the management of County operations.
Company History
DeKalb County was formed on March 4, 1837, out of Kane County, Illinois. The County was named in honor of Johann de Kalb, a German (Bavarian) hero of the American Revolutionary War. DeKalb County is approximately 632.7 square miles, located 63 miles west of Chicago. There are 19 townships in the county with the county seat at Sycamore.
Between 1834 and 1837, early white men began to settle in DeKalb County along the streams and wooded areas because of the fertile soil, wild game, and food and water opportunities. Major growth stemmed from the introduction of the railroad which brought easier methods of transportation and opportunities for industrial growth. Some of the notable industries based in DeKalb County were: Sandwich Manufacturing Company, Marsh Harvester Company, Barbed Wire, Gurler Brothers Pure Milk and many more.
Landmark exhibits the site which held the first regular session of DeKalb County Court -1837. Erected in 1917 by D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) and DeKalb County. (The site is located 2/10 of a mile East of the intersection of North First Street and Coltonville Road) It is a beautiful site which is an impressive reminder of the early settlement of Coltonville and the birth of DeKalb County government.
The county has always been noted for agriculture. In 1852, the first Agricultural Fair was held in Sycamore, under the supervision of the DeKalb Agricultural Society. Eventually farmers, businessmen, bankers and newspapermen organized to become the DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association. In later years the DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association would split into two and become DeKalb County Farm Bureau and DeKalb Agricultural Association (DEKALB AgResearch, Inc., Monsanto). DeKalb County is credited with being the birthplace of the Farm Bureau movement.
Education has played an important role in the area with Northern Illinois University located in DeKalb and Kishwaukee Community College located in Malta. A major fair has been held each year since 1887 at the Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich.
Benefits
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - 4.5% (non-taxable) of gross wage is deducted. (Full-time deputized Sheriff's department personnel pay 7.5%.) The county contributes approximately 8% annually towards disability, death, & retirement benefits. Disability benefits are available to employees who have worked for the County for more than one year. Employees must earn ten years of service credit in order to take advantage of Tier 2 retirement benefits. Employees who participated in IMRF or a reciprocal retirement system prior to 2011 with eight years of service credit are eligible for retirement benefits under Tier 1. Credits for service from other public employers can be shared.
Deferred Compensation (457b Retirement Plan) - You may have a specific amount ($10.00 minimum) deducted from each payroll check and invested (tax-free) under this plan.
Health Insurance - High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), or Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) program; includes medical, prescription drug, and vision discount benefit coverage. Inquire for current costs. Application for coverage must be made within 31 days of date of employment, eligibility, or qualifying event (adoption, birth, divorce, marriage, or loss of health insurance coverage). Coverage will begin on the first of the month following the first full calendar month of employment or date of qualifying event. Employee may also opt out of the health insurance and elect the Health Insurance Buyout Program (currently $3,000.00 per year).
Health Savings Account (HSA) - A program in which paycheck funds may be deducted tax-free to cover future medical costs. This is only available to employees who participate in one of the County’s High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP). The County will make twice monthly contributions to your HSA once your health insurance is in effect. Employees may make individual contributions up to the allowable annual maximum limit. Individuals 55 or over can add an additional contribution annually to their HSA.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - A program in which future dependent care costs, uncovered medical costs, and health insurance premiums may be payroll-deducted tax-free. There is an annual enrollment for the FSA. New employees are eligible on their effective date of health insurance coverage.
Dental Insurance - Application for coverage must be made within 31 days of date of employment, eligibility, or qualifying event (adoption, birth, divorce, marriage, or loss of health insurance coverage). Coverage will begin on the first of the month following the first full calendar month of employment or date of qualifying event.
Term Life Insurance - $50,000 employer-provided coverage at no cost to employee effective the first of the month following one calendar month of employment.
Paid Time Off Benefits for sick leave, holidays, personal, and vacation - 37.5 days per year, accrued at 0.1443 per paycheck.
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