FY08 Pay Program Goals

Address concerns of the employees.

Employees wanted a plan that mapped their movement from entry to the midpoint.

Wanted a plan that recognized employees for experience and time with the City.

Program Elements

Developed a plan to move employees from entry to the midpoint over eight years.

Employees would receive step increases each year in addition to the cost of living increase.

In FY08 all employees received a 3% cost of living increase.

FY09 Proposal

All employees receive a 3% cost of living adjustment.

Employees below the midpoint receive a two step increase, or an additional 2%.

Current Pay Plan

Job Title PayGrad

e

EntryPer

hour

MidpointPer

hour

MaxPer

hour

Administrative Secretary

10 $13.8015

$16.0483

$18.4555

Deputy City Clerk 12 $15.9492

$18.5456

$21.3275

Building Inspector 14 $18.4314

$21.4319

$24.6467

Skill and Competency Based Pay Person-Based – Focuses on an

individual's ability to contribute to the organization.

Emphasizes Learning – By promoting the acquisition of new skills.

Employees are paid for the job-related skills and competencies they demonstrate.

Highlights of the Plan Examples:

Employees below the midpoint will get a 3% cost of living increase and an additional 2%.

Administrative Secretary:FY08 = $14.4434 FY09 = $15.2074

Deputy City Clerk:FY08 = $16.3201 FY09 = $17.1918

Building Inspector:FY08 = $18.3414 FY09 = $19.4259

Skill and Competency Based Pay

Emphasizes learning by promoting the acquisition of new skills.

Employees are paid for job-related skills and competencies they demonstrate.

Characteristics of Skill Based Pay

Focuses skill acquisition and development on actual needs.

More flexible as employees acquire more skills results in multiple tasks being performed.

Developing Skill Based Pay Plan

Set up skill-based pay committee.

Committee develops skill hierarchies.

Develop and price skill blocks.

Design training and certification programs.

Prepare a skill inventory for each employee.

Reward and recognize individuals that add skills and competencies to their inventory.

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