2. 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.

3. 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.

4. FY09 Proposal  All employees receive a 3% cost of living adjustment.  Employees below the midpoint receive a two step increase, or an additional 2%.

5. Current Pay Plan Job TitlePay Grade Entry Per hour Midpoint Per hour Max Per 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

6. 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.

7. Highlights of the Plan  Examples:  Employees below the midpoint will get a 3% cost of living increase and an additional 2%. Administrative Secretary: FY08 = $14.4434FY09 = $15.2074 Deputy City Clerk: FY08 = $16.3201FY09 = $17.1918 Building Inspector: FY08 = $18.3414FY09 = $19.4259

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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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