Title
Amendments to the City’s Combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) in Accordance With the Recommendation of Human Resources Committee 636 (Ordinance S-52287) - Citywide
Description
Establish the classification of Project Coordinator, Job Code: 08690, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 063 ($54,454 - $118,872/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Establish the classification of Senior Economic Development Specialist, Job Code: 08840, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 063 ($54,454 - $118,872/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Regrade the classification of Economic Development Specialist, Job Code: 08830, 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).
Establish the classification of Apprentice Attorney (NC), Job Code: 10100, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 064 ($55,806 - $121,826/annual), Labor Unit Code: 008, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Establish the classification of OAT Deputy Director, Job Code: 06820, Salary Plan: 013, Grade/Range: 842 ($117,000 - $160,202/annual), Labor Unit Code: 008, Benefit Category: 009, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Regrade the classification of Aviation Director (NC), Job Code: 25190, Salary Plan: 018, Grade/Range: 929 ($207,126 - $289,994/annual), Labor Unit Code: 008, Benefit Category: 010, EEO-4 Category: Officials and Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 932 ($239,782 - $335,005).
Establish the classification of Retired AZ Police Officer - School Resource Officer (SRO), Job Code: 6221R, Salary Plan: 007, Grade/Range: 4SR ($98,238 - $107,827/annual), Labor Unit Code: 004, Benefit Category: 004, EEO-4 Category: Protective Service Sworn, FLSA Status: Nonexempt.
Regrade the classification of Assistant Crime Lab Administrator, Job Code: 62460, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 069 ($63,045 - $137,592/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 073 ($69,493 - $151,694).
Regrade the classification of Forensic Scientist Section Supervisor, Job Code: 62950, 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: 071 ($66,186 - $144,477).
Establish the classification of Forensic Scientist IV*Tech Lead, Job Code: 62941, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 071 ($66,186 - $144,477/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt.
Regrade the classification of Forensic Scientist IV, Job Code: 62940, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 065 ($57,179 - $124,800/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade/Range: 069 ($63,045 - $137,592).
Regrade the classification of Forensic Scientist III, Job Code: 62930, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 057 ($47,029 - $102,669/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 063 ($54,454 - $118,872).
Regrade the classification of Forensic Scientist II, Job Code: 62920, Salary Plan: 001, Grade/Range: 051 ($40,643 - $88,691/annual), Labor Unit Code: 007, Benefit Category: 007, EEO-4 Category: Professionals, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 057 ($47,029 - $102,669).
Regrade the classification of Forensic Scientist I (NC), Job Code: 62910, Salary Plan: 006, Grade/Range: 347 ($36,858 - $80,454/annual), Labor Unit Code: 003, Benefit Category: 003, EEO-4 Category: Technician, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 353 ($42,661 - $93,122).
Regrade the classification of Equipment Service Worker II, Job Code: 73070, Salary Plan: 004, Grade/Range: 237 ($31,845 - $63,045/annual), Labor Unit Code: 002, Benefit Category: 002, EEO-4 Category: Service Maintenance, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 241 ($31,845 - $69,493).
Regrade the classification of Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Job Code: 50430, Salary Plan: 004, Grade/Range: 250 ($39,666 - $86,590/annual), Labor Unit Code: 002, Benefit Category: 002, EEO-4 Category: Skilled Craft, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 256 ($45,926 - $100,235).
Regrade the classification of Utility Technician Trainee (NC), Job Code: 53000, Salary Plan: 004, Grade/Range: 228 ($32,635 - $50,627/annual), Labor Unit Code: 002, Benefit Category: 002, EEO-4 Category: Service Maintenance, FLSA Status: Nonexempt to Grade/Range: 234 ($32,635 - $58,594).
Report
Summary
Effective August 7, 2023, the City implemented a systemic overhaul of its compensation structure. Following this implementation, additional adjustments have been identified to address and restore internal alignment within specific job families or career paths. These changes stem from the findings of the Classification and Compensation study. Staff respectfully requests approval of the adjustments listed above.
Financial Impact
The estimated initial cost for this action is $157,500.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On August 14, 2025, Human Resources Committee 636 reviewed and recommended these modifications for approval effective on September 29, 2025.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager David Mathews and the Human Resources Department.