Title
Amendments to the City’s Combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) in Accordance with Human Resources Committee 629 Recommendations (Ordinance S-51351) - Citywide
Description
The following amendments to the combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) are proposed in accordance with the recommendation of Human Resources Committee 629, to be effective on November 11, 2024.
Regrade the classification of Chief Counsel (NC), Job Code: 10200, Salary Plan: 018, Grade/Range: 914 ($146,640 - $190,632/annual), Labor Unit Code: 008, Benefit Category: 010, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 916 ($161,304 - $209,706/annual).
Regrade the classification of City Prosecutor (NC), Job Code: 10170, Salary Plan: 018, Grade/Range: 922 ($159,973 - $207,979/annual), Labor Unit Code: 008, Benefit Category: 010, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 924 ($175,968 - $228,758 annual).
Regrade the assignment to the classification of Deputy City Prosecutor (NC)*Chief Assistant, Job Code: 10221, Salary Plan: 018, Grade/Range: 912 ($133,307 - $173,306/annual), Labor Unit Code: 008, Benefit Category: 010, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 914 ($146,640 - $190,632/annual).
Regrade the classification of Benefits Aide, Job Code: 05000, Salary Plan: 012, Grade/Range: 739 ($31,845 - $66,186/annual), Labor Unit Code: 008, Benefit Category: 008, EEO-4 Category: Administrative Support, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 748 ($37,773 - $82,451 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 initial cost for this action is $12,600.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On September 11, 2024, Human Resources Committee 629 reviewed and recommended these modifications for approval effective on November 11, 2024.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.