Title
Amendments to the City’s combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) in Accordance with Human Resources Committee 630 Recommendations (Ordinance S-51545) - 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 630, to be effective on January 6, 2025.
Retitle and regrade the classification of Assistant to the Fire Chief, Job Code: 61500, Salary Plan: 018, Grade/Range: 904 ($112,528 - $157,560/annual), Labor Unit Code: Non-Represented Groups, Benefit Category: 010, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt to Job Title: Fire Chief of Staff, Grade/Range: 908 ($147,867 - $192,234/annual).
Establish the classification of Fire Administrator, Job Code: 61510, Salary Plan: 013, Grade/Range: 846 ($132,267 - $174,762/annual), Benefit Category: 009, Labor Unit Code: Non-Represented Groups, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Establish the classification of Police Chief of Staff, Job Code: 62670, Salary Plan: 018, Grade/Range: 908 ($147,867 - $192,234/annual), Benefit Category: 010, Labor Unit Code: Non-Represented Groups, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Establish the classification of Light Rail Administrator (NC), Job Code: 17860, Salary Plan: 018, Grade/Range: 912 ($133,307 - $173,306/annual), Benefit Category: 010, Labor Unit Code: Non-Represented Groups, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Establish the classification of Office of Heat Administrator (NC), Job Code: 06240, Salary Plan: 018, Grade/Range: 912 ($133,307 - $173,306/annual), Benefit Category: 010, Labor Unit Code: Non-Represented Groups, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Establish the classification of Office of Innovation Administrator (NC), Job Code: 06280, Salary Plan: 018, Grade/Range: 912 ($133,307 - $173,306/annual), Benefit Category: 010, Labor Unit Code: Non-Represented Groups, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Establish the classification of Public Health Administrator (NC), Job Code: 06290, Salary Plan: 018, Grade/Range: 912 ($133,307 - $173,306/annual), Benefit Category: 010, Labor Unit Code: Non-Represented Groups, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Regrade the classification of Electrical Facilities Supervisor, Job Code: 74160, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 059 ($49,379 - $107,806/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Skilled Craft, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 065 ($57,179 - $124,800/annual).
Regrade the classification of Electrical Maintenance Crew Chief, Job Code: 74140, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 055 ($44,803 - $97,781/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Skilled Craft, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 061 ($51,854 - $113,194/annual).
Regrade the assignment to the classification of Electrician*Lead, Job Code: 74121, Salary Plan: 004, Grade/Range: 253 ($42,661 - $93,122/annual), Labor Unit Code: 002, Benefit Category: 002, EEO-4 Category: Skilled Craft, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 259 ($49,379 - $107,806/annual).
Regrade the classification of Electrician, Job Code: 74120, Salary Plan: 004, Grade/Range: 249 ($38,688 - $84,469/annual), Labor Unit Code: 002, Benefit Category: 002, EEO-4 Category: Skilled Craft, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 255 ($44,803 - $97,781/annual).
Regrade the classification of Electrician Helper, Job Code: 74090, Salary Plan: 004, Grade/Range: 232 ($32,427 - $55,806/annual), Labor Unit Code: 002, Benefit Category: 002, EEO-4 Category: Service Maintenance, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 238 ($32,635 - $64,605/annual).
Regrade the classification of Librarian II, Job Code: 30220, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 053 ($42,661 - $93,122/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professional, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 057 ($47,029 - $102,669/annual).
Regrade the classification of Librarian I, Job Code: 30210, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 049 ($38,688 - $84,469/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professional, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 053 ($42,661 - $93,122/annual).
Regrade the classification of Library Support Services Supervisor, Job Code: 01540, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 049 ($38,688 - $84,469/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professional, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 051 ($40,643 - $88,691/annual).
Regrade the classification of Neighborhood Preservation Inspector II, Job Code: 60680, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 055 ($44,803 - $97,781/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Technician, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 059 ($49,379 - $107,806/annual).
Regrade the classification of Neighborhood Preservation Inspector I, Job Code: 60670, Salary Plan: 006, Grade/Range: 349 ($38,688 - $84,469/annual), Labor Unit Code: 003, Benefit Category: 003, EEO-4 Category: Technician, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 353 ($42,661 - $93,122/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 $62,300.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On November 14, 2024, Human Resources Committee 630 reviewed and recommended these modifications for approval effective on January 6, 2025.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.