Benefits
Careers
South Walton Mosquito District is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
SWMD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer who always employs the best-qualified individual for the job based upon job-related qualifications and regardless of race, color, national origin, marital status, age, sex, or other protected status under federal, state or local law.
SWMD complies with the mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled individuals are encouraged to apply for positions, and the District will reasonably accommodate such individuals with respect to the job applied for by the applicant. If special assistance is needed in the application process, please feel free to contact the Administrative staff of the District.
Please answer all questions on the Application for Employment. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed Application.
Applications may be picked up at our district office located at 774 North County Highway 393 North, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, Monday through Friday during business hours, or printed by using the link on this page.
Benefits
* 2025-2026 Benefit Overview *
Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following 30-days of employment.
TBD
Florida Blue Health Insurance
BlueOption 14006 Employee Monthly Cost Bi-Weekly Payroll Deduction
Employee $
Employee/Spouse $
Employee/Child(ren) $
Family $
BlueOption 14003 Employee Monthly Cost Bi-Weekly Payroll Deduction
Employee $
Employee/Spouse $
Employee/Child(ren) $
Family $
BlueOption 14001 Employee Monthly Cost Bi-Weekly Payroll Deduction
Employee $
Employee/Spouse $
Employee/Child(ren) $
Family $
Dental - Standard
Employee Monthly Cost Bi-Weekly Payroll Deduction
Employee $0.00 $0.00
Employee/Spouse $32.98 $15.22
Employee/Child(ren) $37.77 $17.43
Family $70.75 $32.65
Vision - Standard
Employee Monthly Cost Bi-Weekly Payroll Deduction
Employee $10.12 $4.67
Employee + Spouse $21.84 $10.08
Employee + Child(ren) $17.64 $8.14
Family $29.36 $13.55
Short-Term Disability
Paid by the District
13 Weeks @ 66 2/3% of weekly earnings
- up to max $1,000 per week
Waiting Period
0 days for disability due to an injury
7 days for disability due to a sickness
Long-Term Disability
Paid by the District
66 2/3% of monthly earnings
- up to max $6,000 per month
*Maximum period of payment prorated once age 60+; see policy for details.
Waiting Period 90 Days (STD period)
Employee Life & AD&D
Employee covered at $40,000 - Paid by District
Employee & Dependent Supplemental - Employee Cost - †See rate table
AFLAC
Employee pays total cost of plans.
Florida Retirement System
Employee Contributes 3%
District Contributes 13.57%
Vesting
8 Years for Pension*
1 year for Investment*
457 Retirement Plan - Nationwide
100% Employee funded.
Vesting immediately
13 Paid Holidays Yearly
New Year’s Day January 1st - One day
Martin Luther King Day Varies - One day
President's Day Varies - One day
Memorial Day Varies - One day
Independence Day July 4th - One day
Labor Day Varies - One day
Veterans Day Varies - One day
Thanksgiving Varies - Two day
Christmas Holiday Dec. 24th & 25th - Two days
Holiday Break Varies - Two days
Paid Time Off
Thru 1st year of employment 136 hours
2 thur 5 year employment 192 hours
6 thru 10 year employment 224 hours
11 thru 15 year employment 256 hours
15 year + employment 264 hours
*See policy for complete information.