The vendor is required to provide a comprehensive classification review, analysis, and recommendations of the executive branch employees.
A. Current System Review:
- Conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of the current classification system of the State of Maine’s executive branch of government.  
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of the current system.
- Make recommendations as to potential changes or improvements to the State’s systems and/or conclusions as to best practices for classification systems for comparable employers.
- Review the draft classification report prepared by Segal Consulting Services in 2020, the State’s follow up of that review, and relevant information maintained by the State’s Bureau of Human Resources as may be necessary.
B. Classification Review:
1. Review current classifications and recommend new or revised classifications to poise the State classification system to meet the needs and demands of a modern work force, including attracting and retaining qualified employees
2. Review positions performing similar work with similar levels of complexity, responsibility, knowledge and skills; and where possible, simplify classification structure and reduce the number of specialized classifications; align classifications with current market demands and best practices.
3. Include a crosswalk from current classifications to revised classifications and recommend changes/additions to the State current methodology to be used by State personnel for ongoing evaluations of positions.
4. Review the results of a prior classification study that resulted in changes to only administrative bargaining unit salary schedules.
5. Review for inequities related to promotions, demotions, or transfers between the Administrative Services salary schedule and other MSEA salary schedules and make appropriate recommendations.
- Contract Period/Term: 1year