Time Off

The City provides a variety of paid and protected leave programs to support your health, family needs, and work-life balance. Paid time off allows you to rest and recharge, while other types of leave provide flexibility when personal or family matters arise.

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Vacation leave accrues each year based on your position and years of service.

• Time off requests must be approved in advance by your supervisor

• Unused vacation may be carried over up to the maximum allowed by City policy

Personal Leave

• Each benefit-eligible employee accrues 96 hours of personal leave per year

• Personal leave may be used after one month of employment

• Provides flexibility to attend to personal matters or unexpected needs

Bereavement Leave

• Full-time employees may be granted:

  • 24 hours (3 days) of leave following the death of an immediate family member

  • If out-of-state travel is required, up to 40 hours (5 days) may be granted

• Bereavement leave is separate from vacation or personal leave balances

Jury Duty, Military Leave, and FMLA

• The City follows all applicable federal and state laws and provides:

  • Jury Duty Leave: Paid leave for required jury service

  • Military Leave: Up to 30 days of paid military leave in any two consecutive years

  • Family and Medical Leave (FMLA): Up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per calendar year for eligible reasons (birth/adoption, serious personal or family illness, etc.)

Costs to Employees

• All vacation, personal, and bereavement leave is provided as a paid benefit

• Jury duty, military leave, and FMLA are provided in accordance with City policy and federal/state regulations, at no cost to you

Accessing Your Benefits

• Submit leave requests through NeoGov or by contacting your supervisor

• Provide required documentation (jury summons, military orders, FMLA certification, etc.) as needed

• Contact HR or the Benefits Specialist with any questions about eligibility or procedures

Tip: Plan your vacation and personal leave throughout the year to maintain a healthy work-life balance and avoid losing hours due to carryover limits.

Contact HR

Have questions about the Wellness Program or screenings?
📧 hr@bullheadcityaz.gov | ☎ (928) 763-0153