Title
Amendments to the City’s Combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) in Accordance with Human Resources Committee 627 Recommendations (Ordinance S-51209)
Description
The following amendments to the combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) are proposed in accordance with the recommendation of Human Resources Committee 627, to be effective on September 16, 2024.
Regrade the classification of Environmental Quality Specialist, Job Code: 51520, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 055 ($44,803 - $97,781/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 classification of Supplies Supervisor, Job Code: 04150, 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: 053 ($42,661 - $93,122/annual).
Regrade the classification of Cement Finisher, Job Code: 74010, Salary Plan: 002, Grade/Range: 139 ($31,845 - $66,186/annual), Labor Unit Code: 001, Benefit Category: 001, EEO-4 Category: Skilled Craft, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 147 ($36,857 - $80,454/annual).
Regrade the assignment of Cement Finisher*U2, Job Code: 74011, Salary Plan: 004, Grade/Range: 239 ($31,845 - $66,186/annual), Labor Unit Code: 002, Benefit Category: 002, EEO-4 Category: Skilled Craft, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 247 ($36,857 - $80,454/annual).
Regrade and retitle the classification of Telecommunications Svcs Asst, Job Code: 74230, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 049 ($38,688 - $84,469/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt to Title: Telecom Account Coordinator, Grade/Range: 056 ($45,926 - $100,235/annual).
Regrade and retitle the classification of Telecommunications Aide, Job Code: 74270, Salary Plan: 006, Grade/Range: 334 ($32,635 - $58,594/annual), Labor Unit Code: 003, Benefit Category: 003, EEO-4 Category: Administrative Support, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Title: Telecom Account Aide, Grade/Range: 338 ($32,635 - $64,605/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 $44,300.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On July 9, 2024, Human Resources Committee 627 reviewed and recommended these modifications for approval effective on September 16, 2024.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.