Title
Amendments to the City’s Combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) in Accordance with Human Resources Committee 628 Recommendations (Ordinance S-51280)
Description
The following amendments to the combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) are proposed in accordance with the recommendation of Human Resources Committee 628, to be effective on October 14, 2024.
Regrade the classification of Fire 911 Administrator, Job Code: 62000, Salary Plan: 013, Grade/Range: 834 ($107,432 - $139,672/annual), Labor Unit Code: 008, Benefit Category: 009, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 836 ($117,000 - $160,202/annual).
Regrade the classification of Chemist I, Job Code: 23410, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 047 ($36,858 - $80,454/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Non-exempt to Grade/Range: 053 ($42,661 - $93,122/annual).
Regrade the assignment to the classification of Chemist I*Specialty, Job Code: 23412, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 049 ($38,688 - $84,469/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Non-exempt to Grade/Range: 055 ($44,803- $97,781/annual).
Regrade the assignment to the classification of Chemist I*Quality Assurance, Job Code: 23411, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 051 ($40,643 - $88,691/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 057 ($47,029 - $102,669/annual).
Regrade the classification of Chemist II, Job Code: 23420, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 054 ($43,722 - $95,451/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 059 ($49,379 - $107,806/annual).
Regrade the assignment to the classification of Chemist II*Specialty, Job Code: 23421, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 056 ($45,926 - $100,235/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 061 ($51,854 - $113,194/annual).
Regrade the classification of Chemist III, Job Code: 23430, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 058 ($48,214 - $105,248/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 063 ($54,454 - $118,872/annual).
Regrade the assignment to the classification of Chemist III*Specialty, Job Code: 23431, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 060 ($50,627 - $110,510/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 065 ($57,179 - $124,800/annual).
Regrade the classification of Laboratory Superintendent, Job Code: 50720, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 067 ($60,029 - $131,040/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 069 ($63,045 - $137,592/annual).
Report
Summary
The Classification and Compensation study was implemented rapidly to address a systemic staffing and labor market crisis throughout the City. Adjustments to grade and salary ranges are necessary as the City adapts to the new pay structures that took effect on August 7, 2023. These recommendations balance internal alignment with external market focus. As a result of the changes made during the Classification and Compensation study, staff requests that the adjustments listed above be approved.
Financial Impact
The estimated cost for this action for the first year is $60,000.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On August 20, 2024, Human Resources Committee 628 reviewed and recommended these modifications for approval effective on October 14, 2024.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.