Classification and Compensation Study Services

The vendor is required to provide for a comprehensive classification and compensation study of the city’s compensation system and related components for non-represented positions.
- Compensation system and related components, to include:
• Conduct project orientation sessions to explain the scope of the project, methodology, and employees’ roles for city staff.
• Review the current job descriptions and classification and compensation system for non-represented city employees to include reviewing existing classifications (approximately 32 different classifications) and the current city pay structure to develop recommendations for an updated classification and compensation system.
• Conduct a market survey to compare compensation with other comparable governmental employers within the same geographical area or similar markets.
• Provide recommendations to adjust job classifications and wage scales based on market research while maintaining internal equity across positions.
• Recommend fair labor standards act (FLSA) exempt/non-exempt status changes, if needed.
• Identify potential pay compression issues and provide alternative solutions.
• Deliver a comprehensive final report that includes updated job descriptions, findings, recommendations, and an implementation plan for proposed changes.
• The selected contractor is required to attend public meetings and present findings to the finance committee and city council.
• Provide staff training for ongoing administration of the compensation system.
• Ensure city staff have the ability to maintain the integrity of the classification system in future years.