Company Profile
City of Rocklin
Company Overview
Rocklin is a preferred location for business and living due to its convenient location, excellent schools, diverse mix of housing, abundant parks and recreational opportunities, and the highest commitment to public safety. Rocklin was recently named as one of top 100 Cities to live in America by Money Magazine, and was named the best place in Placer County to raise a family by Niche.com. Rocklin’s outstanding educational system includes Rocklin Unified, one of the top-ranked unified school districts in the state, as well as Sierra College, ranked first in Northern California for transfers to UC and CSU universities, and Jessup University, a fast growing private, four-year university. The city enjoys a low crime rate, and all efforts are focused toward maintaining a safe, family environment throughout the community.
The City of Rocklin is located in south Placer County at the intersection of Interstate 80 and State Highway 65, and is characterized by rolling hill terrain with panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the northeast and the Sutter-Butte mountain range to the west. Rocklin is located in proximity to many tourist locations and recreational amenities. It is within 20 minutes of Folsom Lake, 30 minutes of downtown and Old Sacramento, and less than 2 hours from Lake Tahoe, the Pacific Ocean, and the Bay Area. With an estimated population of 70,000 people, Rocklin is one of the fastest growing cities in California, with approximately 65% of its growth since 2000.
Company History
Rocklin was first recognized as a destination along the transcontinental railroad in 1864, about the same time granite mining began. Rocklin was incorporated in 1893 during the heyday of railroad and granite mining activity. By 1910, 22 quarries operated in Rocklin and, in 1912, nearly 2,000 train carloads of granite were sent out of town to become part of the state capitol building and buildings in San Francisco.
First Developed Land
North of Rocklin’s core was Spring Valley Ranch, founded in 1855 by the Whitney family. Whitney’s ranch included sheep and a wide variety of agricultural products. Over the years, 25 miles of crushed stone roads, 12 granite bridges, stables, barns, and housing for 200 ranch hands and their families were all constructed on this sprawling 30,000 acres, now considered the first developed property in Rocklin.
Whitney’s ranch was eventually subdivided and sold off to various development interests as the expansion of suburban communities from Sacramento to the northeast led to the growth of the housing market in Rocklin during the late 1950s and early 1960s. This resulted in the development of the Sunset Whitney neighborhood, centered around a beautiful golf course.
Modern Business Expansion
Beginning in the 1980s, Rocklin realized the benefits of a lower cost of living and land that drew high technology firms and other industries to the region. This resulted in an expansion of commercial and residential development, including Stanford Ranch, the 3,000-acre master planned community that had also been part of Spring Valley Ranch. A steady period of growth continued in Rocklin with additional master plan areas including Whitney Oaks (1,000 acres) and Whitney Ranch (1,300 acres).
Looking Forward
As Rocklin has evolved, the City has saved many of the original granite bridges used to cross creeks on the Spring Valley Ranch and has designed parks to include these bridges.
Rocklin is now nearing the end of its growth phase. With few remaining large, undeveloped parcels and no opportunities for annexation, City leaders are shifting their focus from one of growth to long?term sustainability. Rocklin must ensure that the City’s high quality of life can be sustained in the years to come. This shift in focus requires innovative thinking, but also allows for unprecedented opportunities.
Part of the City’s long?term model for sustainability is to look back on where it all began: the City’s core. Downtown and Historic Rocklin are ripe with opportunities for redevelopment. Quarries still dot the landscape, providing a unique asset for new community, park and recreational uses.
Benefits
Telework
Employees may be eligible to participate in hybrid telework options.
Medical
A variety of plans are offered through CalPERS. The City contributes up to $1,200 per month to active employees, and the employee pays the difference. City paid $300/month cafeteria plan contribution to use for certain pre-tax premiums.
Dental and Vision
City-paid for employee and dependents.
Retiree Medical
The City contributes up to $1,200 per month for post-retirement medical insurance premium costs.
Health Coverage Reduction Incentive
Employees who decline health coverage may receive incentive pay of up to $250 per month.
Leave Accruals
Sick Leave: 12 sick days per year
Vacation: 15 days first year, progresses up to 27 days based upon years of service
Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year
Management Leave: 56 hours per year
Retirement
CalPERS Pension (in accordance with Law)
Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D: City paid $50,000 with additional voluntary options.
Deferred Compensation
457 and/or 401(a) plan options. $150 City paid matching funds for 457.
Health & Wellness (paid-time)
Weekly 30-minute yoga class, free chair massages offered monthly, and book clubs.
AND MUCH MORE!