Company Profile
Town of Prescott Valley
Company Overview
The Town of Prescott Valley is a well-established community nestled between the Mingus and Bradshaw Mountain ranges approximately 90 miles northwest of Phoenix. The beautiful high desert of central Arizona, at an elevation of 5,100 feet, provides a mild four-season climate to enjoy the extensive park and recreational activities year round. The PVPD's 79 employees serve a diverse population of 38,822 citizens. With neighboring communities the quad-city population increases to approximately 100,000 citizens and provides all the culture and amenities of a larger metropolitan area. Our community's lifestyle is enjoyed by those who love a more relaxed pace of life, yet who also appreciate being part of a growing and vibrant community.
Company History
In the mid-1960's Prescott Valley Incorporated, a real estate company from Phoenix, purchased land in an area 10 miles east of Prescott. In 1966 representatives from Prescott Valley Incorporated began traveling to the Midwest to sell home lots to people who craved sunshine, mild weather and magnificent scenery. In 1978, more than 1,500 residents were living in the unincorporated area now known as Prescott Valley. On August 22, 1978 residents voted overwhelmingly for incorporation as a town. In the intervening years, Prescott Valley has grown into one of the most progressive, financially sound and attractive communities in Arizona. Our small-town character and sense of community have been valued and retained as part of our emergence as a regional leader. We remain a safe, attractive and affordable place for families to live, work and play.
Benefits
Employee medical, dental and vision premiums are paid at 100% by the Town, family coverage is paid at 60%. Health and Wellness programming offers cash incentives for participation. At no cost to the employee, the Town provides insurance coverage for short (50% wages) and long term (60% wages) disability, life insurance (1x annual salary up to $75,000) and worker compensation supplemental benefit pay (100% loss-wage protection). State pension and optional 457 retirement plans. Specialty pay for various assignments and skills, shift differential pay for evening hours, and premium rates of pay for federal, state and other grant program duties. General leave is provided at 120 hours in the first year of employment and increases by eight hours annually to a maximum of 200 hours accrued per year. The Town provides 11 paid holidays, 30-days full pay military leave and a variety of other paid leave programs. In 2013-2014 employees on average received 4% increases based upon their performance levels, plus an additional 6% increase for cost-of-living adjustments. To date, the Town is proud not to have had a single layoff in our employment history.