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ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
STUDY/SPECIAL SESSION
DECEMBER 12, 2007
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
STUDY SESSION - AT OR AFTER 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. GREATER ORO VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL (GOVAC) DISCUSSION OF
ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND
RECOMMENDED FUNDING LEVELS
2. REVIEW OF THE RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION - AT OR AFTER 5:30 p.m.
1. Pursuant to ARS §§38-431.03(A)(3), discussion and consultation for legal
advice, and (A)(4), discussion and consultation with legal counsel regarding
moving forward and presenting an economic development agreement to Sanofi-
Aventis Tucson Research Center
ADJOURNMENT
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4:00 p.m.
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION STUDY SESSION DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: AINSLEY REEDER, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: GREATER ORO VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL (GOVAC) DISCUSSION OF
ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND
RECOMMENDED FUNDING LEVELS
SUMMARY:
The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council (GOVAC) has developed a strategic plan which sets the organization's
direction for the future. In tonight's presentation, GOVAC would like the opportunity to outline that plan and
discuss the opportunities and challenges for future joint programming of special events with the Town.
Additionally, GOVAC has provided draft funding strategy which they are recommending for the 2008-2009
budget cycle.
The funding strategy outlined as outlined by GOVAC in the attached documents is for direct costs to provide
the programs and special events as listed. It does not include in-kind contributions made by the Town. The
cash value of the in-kind contributions made by the Town are outlined below, with the total cost (including the
in-kind value) provided for a more complete assessment of the cost for the events.
GOVAC Proposed Monetary Support for Events Including In-Kind Costs:
Special Event Cash Contribution In-Kind Total Cost
Contribution
Independence Day Celebration w/TSO $75,000 $21,672 $96,672
Fall ArtsFest 2008 $40,000 $ 2,900 $42,900
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Concerts $50,000 $ 0 $50,000
Spring Family Festival in the Park $20,000 $ 2,540 $22,540
Summer Family Season (5 performances) $25,000 $ 500 $25,500
Total $210,000 $27,612 $237,612
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Town of Oro Valley Support document
2) Event Budgets
Ainsley Reeder, P ks and Recreation Director
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Jere e Watson, Assistant Town Manager
David Andrews, Town Manager
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Greater Oro Valley Arts Council
Special Study Session
Town of Oro Valley Mayor and Council Meeting
December 12, 2007
The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council remains...
• The official arts advocacy organization for Oro Valley as designated by the Town of Oro Valley Council in the
Master Operating Agreement.
• A catalyst for partnering with all of the Oro Valley School Districts, it's teachers and administrators to
improve, expand and enhance the arts and the overall higher education for our children.
• We are a key component in the development of our Public Art and the relative landscape and visual
stimulation for the very place we live, work, and exist.
• We support and promote the cultural and artistic efforts of all local arts organizations
• GOVAC brings dynamic community and cultural events to Oro Valley ultimately defining the very fabric and
color of our community as well as the cultural tourism and attraction of our Town.
• We provide local and international artists the opportunity to share and promote their artistic perspectives and
work to our residents.
Simply put, we are the glue that holds this community together while providing bridges
to our surrounding communities to interact collaboratively. We are committed to remain the
voice and reflection of all Oro Valley residents, both young and old. GOVAC is committed to ensure the equal
yet permanent access and exposure to the Arts for everyone.
This December, the Arts Council will celebrate our 10th anniversary serving our community, and after a
comprehensive study of our growing and changing constituent base, our findings now warrant aggressive
tactics to remain the organization that defines a community most authentically. Over the past 10 years, the
demographics of our Town have shifted to comprise nothing short of a dynamic family structure, the working
professional as well as the retired individual. In response to this shift, we have spent much time and reflection
and have now committed our efforts to include a proactive solution that will better serve the residents of this
Town, as well as defining the culture and economy of this region for years to come. Our efforts have played a
key role in designing a "Community of Excellence" while prompting both cultural and economic growth for our
region warranting national acclaim for the quality and enrichment of life we offer here in Oro Valley.
GOVAC is committed to furthering the following programs in accordance with the change in
demographics and will be using internal funding for the events listed below. GOVAC remains
committed to serving the families and youth of our communities as well as all other constituencies of
the area. Without the TOV support for the proposed 08/09 TOV program support, these programs and
events will be in jeopardy.
CURRENT EVENTS & PROGRAMS NEW EVENTS & PROGRAMS
-Musicians In The Classroom (in addition to current events&programs)
-Musical Magic For Kids -Musical Gold In The Mornings
-Summer Youth Art Project -The Formation of a Teen Advisory Panel
-Concert For All Ages -Children's Theater Performances
-Chamber Concert -Youth Scholarship Funding
-Holiday Family Concert -Family/Cultural Festival of the Arts
-Jazz Legends Concert -Children's Opera Productions
-Teen Event
-Partnership with the U of A
-Adult Theater Performances
-Town Of Oro Valley Parade
-OV "Community of Excellence" Book Project
TOWN of ORO VALLEY SUPPORT
Per the Master Operating Agreement with the Town of Oro Valley and the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council,
G&A funding coming from the TOV will be slowly weaned off over the course of several years while all
monetary support coming from the Town will become "events/ programming only" based. As our events and
programming have grown, so have the costs incurred to manage, present and maintain each event individually
as well as our ability to bring in earned revenue and larger crowds. Looking ahead in the years to come, it is
our desire to expand our current programming and events, to better accommodate and serve the ever
changing needs and demographics of our Oro Valley constituency all the while remaining committed to our
mission of promoting a vibrant and inspirational arts and cultural core for the community and for our schools.
TOV Historical Funding to GOVAC
FY Total G&A Support+ Total Program Support = Total FY Support Increase/Decrease from prior year
05/06 G&A $125,678 + Program Support $61,247 = $ 186,925 + $ 53,745
06/07 G&A $49,500 + Program Support $60,992 = $ 110,492 - $ 76,433
07/08 G&A $39,350 + Program Support $71,141 = $ 110,491 - $ 1
08/09 G&A $0 + Program Support $210,000 = $ 210,000 + $ 99,509 *proposed
Budget HiSto FY 08/09 FY 07/08 FY 06/07 FY 05/06
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Proposed
Earned Revenue from Programs and Events $225,000 $159,918 $170,369 $220,242
Private Support (Individual, Corporate, Foundations) $280,000 $238,975 $205,943 $197,488
Special Event Fundraising $300,000 $239,150 $204,107 $68,460
TOV Government Support $210,000 $110,491 $110,492 $186,925
Totals
$1,015,000 $748,534 $690,911 $673,115
Proposed TOV 08/09 MonetarySupport for GOVAC Events
These programs will be eliminated if not funded by the TOV
ZERO G & A Funding GOVAC Direct Costs
All expense budgets attached
• July 4, 2008 — Independence Day Celebration with the TSO $75,000
• Attendance: approx. 8,000— 10,000 people (75%Oro Valley Residents, 15%Visitors&Tourists, 10%Greater Arizona Regions)
• Age Range: 5yrs-12yrs (20%) 13yrs-18yrs (10%) 18yrs-25yrs(10%) 25yrs-40yrs (20%) 40yrs+ (40%)
• This is a one-of a kind regional event that brings a world class orchestra to the families and residents of Oro Valley in a
once a year FREE performance and fireworks display bringing visitors and residents from all over Southern Arizona.
• Exposure— This event is advertised in the AZ Daily Star, Caliente, NW&Foothills Star, 7 radio stations, advertised on
all Comcast Television Coverage, Explorer Newspaper, Oro Valley Water Bill Insert, Flyers throughout Southern AZ, TSO
Website, All local homeowners associations, Hilton Website, etc.
• Fall ArtsFest 2008 $40,000
• Attendance: approx. /0,000- 12,000 people (50%Oro Valley Residents, 25%Visitors&Tourists,25%Greater Arizona Regions)
• Age Range: 5yrs-12yrs (20%) 13yrs-18yrs (15%) 18yrs-25yrs(5%) 25yrs-40yrs (20%) 40yrs+ (40%)
• This is a one-of a kind fine and craft art show and 2 days family arts spectacular that has earned the reputation for
evolving into one of Southern Arizona's finest and well revered art events.
• Exposure— This event is advertised in the AZ Daily Star, Caliente, NW&Foothills Star, 7 radio stations, advertised on
all Comcast Television Coverage, Explorer Newspaper, Oro Valley Water Bill Insert, Flyers throughout Southern AZ, All
local homeowners associations, National Tourist Websites &Artisan Databases.
• Tucson Symphony Orchestra Concerts $50,000
• Attendance: approx. 2,800 individuals annually (4 concerts/700 estimated attendance each)
• Attendee Demographics: 8-18 yrs (10%) 50 yrs + (80%)
• Exposure— This event is advertised in the AZ Daily Star, Caliente, NW& Foothills Star, 7 radio stations, advertised on
all Comcast Television Coverage, Explorer Newspaper
• Spring Family Festival in the Park — NEW EVENT $20,000
A one day festival celebrating family and community for all ages (Children, Teens, and Adults). This event will take the
place of the annual Spring Festival of the Arts two day festival. The event will include a myriad of family activities for all
ages including interactive arts, live music for all ages, theatre, dance and much, much more.
• Summer Family Season — NEW EVENT $25,000
A summer long music, film and entertainment activity series providing a comprehensive arts exposure to all ages FREE
OF CHARGE. (5 performances throughout the summer)
Additional Challenges GOVAC Faces
In order for the above events and programs to remain successful, the below listed restrictions need to
be modified for all events sponsored by the Town of Oro Valley.
Parking on Lambert
Signage Allowances Outside of Current Standing Code for all TOV Sponsored Events
Police Support for Events Taking Place after current park hours (10pm and later)
Inflatable Entertainment (i.e. Slip'N'Slide,Jumping Castle, Back Yard Water Slide, Dunk Tank,Water Maze)
Alcohol Sales within contained environment
Greater Oro Valley Arts Counci
Expense Budgets
4th of July Independence Day Celebration
with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra
4-Jul-08
FY '08/09
Proposed
DIRECT EXPENSES Budget
1) Guest Artists/Talent Fees $30,000
a. Tucson Symphony Orchestra $30,000
2) Production Expenses $25,500
a. Sound Reinforcement $8,000
b. Lighting $3,000
c. Staging, tents, chairs & coolers $13,000
d. Set-up/Tear-down Labor $1,500
e.
3) Facilty/Rehearsal Space Rental $0
a. Describe: $p
4) Advertising & Promotions $10,800
a. Print Advertisements $6,000
b. Radio $1,500
c. N- $500
d. NPCC, advertising $1,800
e. Other: Signage $1,000
5) Supplies & Materials $2,000
a. Describe: $2,000
6) Remaining Event Expenses: $7,600
a. Bus shuttle 5 a�5PM+4@9PM $6,000
b. Mileage $100
c. so
d. Security, etc $1,500
7) Allocable Costs $0
a. Staff Time (to be paid by GOVAC) $p
b. $0
8) Tota/Direct Expenses $75,900
9) Amount Requested from the Town of Oro Valley $75,000
2008
ArtsFest
at the CDO Riverfront Park
October 25 & 26, 2008
FY'08/09
Proposed
DIRECT EXPENSES Budget
1) Guest Artists/Talent Fees $8,000
a. Live Music and Performers $6,000
b. Children's Activities & Games $2,000
2) Production Expenses $16,700
a. Sound Reinforcement $2,000
b. Lighting $1,000
c. Staging, tents, chairs $12,000
d. Set-up/Tear-down Labor $1,000
e. Other $700
3) Facilty/Rehearsal Space Rental $0
a. Describe: Riverfront Park so
4) Advertising & Promotions $8,500
a. Print $4,500
b. Radio $1,000
c. TV $500
d. Signs and Banners $1,500
e. Other: Total All Media $1,000
5) Supplies & Materials $2,000
a. Describe: $2,000
6) Remaining Event Expenses: $6,175
a. Postage/Printing/Signs/Ribbons $3,000
b. Telephone & Mileage $175
c. Other: Truck Rental & Security $3,000
7) Allocable Costs $0
a. Staff Time (to be paid by GOVAC) $0
b. $0
c. $0
8) Total Direct Expenses $41,375
9) Amount Requested from the Town of Oro Valley $40,000
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Masterworks
Concert Series
3,000 attendees
November 08-April 09
FY '08/09
Proposed
DIRECT EXPENSES Budget
1) Guest Artists/Talent Fees $37,000
a. Tucson Symphony Orchestra $37,000
2) Production Expenses $300
a. Sound Reinforcement $300
b. Lighting $0
c. Staging, tents, chairs $0
d. Security $0
e. Other: Piano rental $0
3) Facilty/Rehearsal Space Rental $4,000
a. Facilty Rental and Cleaning Fees $4,000
4) Advertising & Promotions $8,500
a. Print Advertising $6,000
b. Radio & N $1,000
c. Postage & Printing (brochure, Subsribers, etc.) $1,500
5) Supplies & Materials $1,000
a. Miscellaneous $1,000
6) Remaining Event Expenses: $1,650
a. Program & Ticket Printing $500
b. Signage and Flyers $1,000
c. Other: mileage $150
7) Allocable Costs $0
a. Staff Time(to be paid by GOVAC) $0
8) Total Direct Expenses $52,450
9) Amount Requested from the Town of Oro Valley $50,000
Spring Family Arts Festival in the Park
at the CDO Riverfront Park
Spring 2009
FY'08/09
Proposed
DIRECT EXPENSES Budget
1) Guest Artists/Talent Fees $2,000
a. Live Music and Performers $2,000
b. Children's Activities & Games $2,000
2) Production Expenses $10,300
a. Sound Reinforcement $1,500
b. Lighting $1,000
c. Staging, tents, chairs $7,000
d. Set-up/Tear-down Labor $500
e. Other $300
3) Facilty/Rehearsal Space Rental $0
a. Describe: Riverfront Park $0
4) Advertising & Promotions $6,500
a. Print $3,000
b. Radio $1,000
c. TV $500
d. Signs and Banners $1,000
e. Other: All Additional Media $1,000
5) Supplies & Materials $700
a. Describe: $700
6) Remaining Event Expenses: $2,175
a. Postage/Printing $1,000
b. Telephone & Mileage $175
c. Other: Truck Rental & Security $1,000
7) Allocable Costs $0
a. Staff Time(to be paid by GOVAC) $0
b. $0
c. $0
8) Total Direct Expenses $21,675
9) Amount Requested from the Town of Oro Valley $20,000
Summer Family Concert Series
at the Riverfront Park
Summer 2009 - 3 Concerts
FY '08/09
Proposed
DIRECT EXPENSES Budget
1) Guest Artists/Talent Fees $10,000
a. Performer Fees (3 concerts) $10,000
2) Production Expenses $5,000
a. Sound Reinforcement $2,000
b. Lighting $0
c. Staging, tents, chairs $3,000
d. Security $0
e. Other: Piano rental $0
3) Facilty/Rehearsal Space Rental $0
a. Facilty Rental (Riverfront Park) $0
4) Advertising & Promotions $8,500
a. Print Advertising $6,000
b. Radio &N $1,000
c. Postage & Printing (brochure, Subsribers, etc.) $1,500
5) Supplies & Materials $1,000
a. Miscellaneous $1,000
6) Remaining Event Expenses: $2,150
a. Signage and Flyers $2,000
b. Other: mileage $150
7) Allocable Costs $0
a. Staff Time(to be paid by GOVAC) $0
8) Total Direct Expenses $26,650
9) Amount Requested from the Town of Oro Valley $25,000
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: December 12, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR& COUNCIL
FROM: Sandra L. Abbey, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Recommended Changes to the Compensation and Classification Policies and Procedures
SUMMARY:
Following an August 8, 2007 study session, the human resources office has prepared detailed procedural
recommendations for enacting a "combination" classification plan to include a modified point factor job
evaluation process in conjunction with salary surveys to maintain competitive pay practices
(ATTACHMENT 1); a compensation procedure to include more detailed definitions and guidelines for
employee pay and status change processes(ATTACHMENT 2); sample salary structures to be finalized upon
competing job evaluations (ATTACHMENT 3); and draft policy changes for policies 6 and 12 from the
Employee Policy and Procedures Manual (ATTACHMENT 4).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Compensation Procedures
2. Draft Classification Procedures
3. Sample classification bands with salary ranges structure (recommended), and sample step plan structure
4. Draft Policy Changes
REQUEST: Direction to proceed as recommended and to bring final changes to the Mayor and Council for
approval in conjunction with the 2008-2009 budget process.
Department Head
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Town Manager
Compensation Procedure
Recommendation
•Recommend developing administrative
directive to provide comprehensive
definitions and procedural guidance in
administering Base Pay, Annual
Adjustments, Merit or Step Increases,
Lump Sum awards. And to provide more
clear direction to staff for implementing
status changes such as transfers,
promotions, interim assignments, etc.
Compensation Philosophy
•Equitable compensation based on internal
job evaluation (point factor), plus
competitive alignment with relevant
market(normally local area or similar
jurisdictions)
• Purpose of compensation plan is to
attract, retain and motivate employees to
the extent possible through compensation.
BASE PAY
•Town Manager approves all initial salary
offers
• Must be no less than minimum for pay
range and no more than maximum for pay
range.
•Salary offers take into consideration
internal equity and pay compression as
well as market competitiveness.
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ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS
• Across the board increases for staff(normally at
beginning of fiscal year), includes consideration
of cost of living changes,wage inflation, public
safety MOU agreements, market competition,
budgetary constraints and other factors.
• Market adjustments are included with annual
adjustment and only affect positions with a
midpoint more than 10% below salary survey
comparable midpoints.
MERIT OR STEP INCREASES
• Provided to individual employees at anniversary
date based on merited performance evaluation.
• Merit increases are expressed as a percentage
added to the current salary depending on the
performance evaluation rating. Step increases
are to the next available step depending on
earning at least meets expectations performance
evaluation rating.
LUMP SUM PAYMENT
•One time cash compensation based on
special circumstances and approved
through chain of command with Town
Manager making final approval.
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Step Plan versus Merit Plan
• Pros of traditional step plans:
—Clearly designated pay rates—easy to explain
to employees
—Costs to fund plan are easy to budget,
provided there are funds available each fiscal
year
—Employees know what their next salary
increase will be without needing a calculator
Step Plan versus Merit Plan
• Cons of Traditional Step Plans
—If not funded annually employees lose confidence in
the plan
—Highly producing employees may express
dissatisfaction when they receive same pay as
average producing employees.
—Can promote turnover of higher producing employees
who leave for organizations that have merit pay.
Normally does not affect turnover of average
producing employees.
—Restricts flexibility of organization to change the
budgeted step levels annually based on funds
available without having to alter the entire pay
structure.
Step Plan versus Merit Plan
• Pros of merit plans:
— Employees who are higher producers earn a larger salary
increase than average producing employees.
— May provide incentive for average producing employees to work
harder to earn a better salary increase.
—According to our Finance Director,costs of merit increases have
been easy to project and budget.
— Employees know what their salary increase percentage will be
based on their performance evaluation rating and the budgeted
amount approved for merit increases for that fiscal year.
— Is flexible for unpredictable budgets since differing merit
increase percentages can be budgeted annually without altering
the pay structure
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Step Plan versus Merit Plan
•Cons of Merit Plan
—If not funded annually employees lose
confidence in the plan
—Average producing employees may express
dissatisfaction that higher performing
employees, perhaps with fewer years of
service,are earning higher salaries
—Employees may know the percentage of their
increase, but don't know the exact dollar
amount without using a calculator
Merit/Step Combinations
• Step plans can be constructed to include merit by having
numerous steps approximately 1.5%to 2%apart. Merit
ratings of 3(5 point rating scale)would receive 1 step;
ratings of 4 would receive 2 steps; ratings of 5 would
receive 3 steps.
• This preserves most"pros"of both step and merit plans.
• Remaining"cons"include the inflexibility of funding the
plan in difficult budget years without altering the
structure of the pay plan;and dissatisfaction from
employees in the event the step plan is not funded each
year.
Using Lump Sum Merit Increases
• Step plans may be used in which the step increase
replaces the annual adjustment and merit increases are
paid through lump sum bonuses rather than added to
base salary.
• Must stay aware that base salaries will fall below market
competitive levels and that bonuses will have to be
considered in salary comparisons.
• Lower base salaries over time will affect the amount of
pension payment employees will be entitled to—since
pension payments are calculated on the base salary only
and will not take into consideration other types of
compensation.
• For the pension-related reason I am not recommending
this option.
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UPDATED CLASSIFICATION PROPOSAL
Classification is an objective,structured method
for evaluating jobs and assigning the jobs to a
salary range.
This proposal uses objective point factors for
evaluating jobs, in combination with salary and
procedure surveys to remain competitive with
the recruitment market.
Current Classification Method
■ Looks at each job as a"whole"and
compares our job with similar positions in
the labor market. Salary survey results
alone determine which pay range a job will
be placed into.
■ During August Study Session —Council
expressed support for a new"combination"
classification method.
Proposed "Combination"
Classification Plan
Uses objective criteria for evaluating
multiple factors—PLUS looks at market
salaries to stay in touch with the
competition.
• FACTORS to be evaluated:
1. Required Skills,Knowledge and Abilities
2. Scope of Responsibility and/or Supervisory
Requirements
3. Decision-Making Authority and/or effects of
decisions
4. Complexity of job and required problem-solving or
creativity
5. Hazardous physical working conditions such as
outdoor work,operating heavy equipment,etc.
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How Would Jobs Be Evaluated?
■Each of the Factors has pre-defined
complexity levels that have certain
Points'assigned. Jobs can earn up to
8 points in each factor.
•Reminder—the"job" is evaluated, not
the individual in the job.
Classification Bands
•After all factors are evaluated and
points are assigned , the job
evaluation is reviewed by the HR
Director for consistency and internal
equity.
•Based on the points the position is
assigned to a Classification Band
•The job description is updated with the
new classification band, the job family
and the career path for the position.
Classification Band Assignments
• Classification Band A—entry-level to
moderately experienced administrative and
operational support staff(up to 8 points)
• Classification Band B—experienced
administrative,operational and technical
support staff, (9- 17 points)
• Classification Band C—highly skilled technical,
administrative and operational professionals,
managers and administrators(18-26 points)
• Classification Band D—senior management
and executives(27 or more points)
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Salary Ranges Within Bands
• In order to remain competitive with the labor
market, there are several salary ranges within
each classification band.
• An annual salary and compensation procedures
survey will be conducted annually for positions
in the classification bands and in the public
safety step plans.
•There are no plans presently to modify the
current step plans unless this is part of an
approved MOU.
How does this affect promotions or
reclassifications?
• Most reclassifications will be unnecessary unless
a job changes so dramatically that it no longer
meets the job evaluation criteria for it's current
classification band.
• Promotions within the career path of a recognized
job family will not require a job vacancy and
would not increase the number of staff members.
These promotions would have to follow the
promotional opportunity procedure outlined in
the new administrative directive.
■ Promotions to vacant positions would continue to
follow existing recruitment procedures already
outlined in existing procedures.
What would happen if a job is
evaluated and ends up in a lower
salary range?
■ The recommended procedure allows for
maintaining the current salary for any employee
who moves to a salary range with a lower
maximum salary. This would include"freezing"
the salary if it is higher than the maximum
salary of the new range,and using lump sum
awards in lieu of annual or merit increases until
the salary range"catches up"to the employee's
frozen salary.
• This situation is not anticipated to occur, but a
process is outline as a contingency.
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What other changes are included?
• The compensation plan will include better
definitions and procedural guidance on how each
element of pay is administered.
• All elements of the compensation plan are still
subject to sufficient funds in the budget as
approved by the Mayor and Town Council
annually.
• An annual salary survey would be conducted,to
include reviewing the policies and procedures of
otherjurisdictions related to compensation—
including compensatory time,vacation or other
leave policies on-call pay and call-out pay
procedures,shift differentials,etc.in order to
maintain our competitive position.
Thank You
• Questions?
• Request authorization to proceed in finalizing
administrative directives,evaluating jobs, and
enacting other provisions.
• Policy changes and structure changes will be
brought to the council for final approval as
required, before implementing the new
programs, probably in conjunction with budget
planning.
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Compensation Procedures
PAGE ISSUE DATE
PURPOSE
The Town's compensation philosophy is to provide externally competitive and internally
equitable compensation for all employees. Each employee's base salary shall reflect this
philosophy, with additions to the base salary available through merited increases or
progression along the public safety step plan based on performance. These procedures
provide guidelines in carrying out Policy 12—Compensation.
Changes to the compensation policy require approval by majority vote of the Town
Council;whereas changes to the administrative procedures contained herein, in order to
enact the policy, are management actions requiring approval of the Town Manager.
II. DEFINITIONS
A. Base Pay—The pay rate, not including any overtime or additional compensation
for an employee. The base pay rate may not be below the minimum or above the
maximum of the salary range for the job.
B. Annual Adjustment—Once per year adjustment of the base pay rate for an
employee either through across the board or market adjustment, normally in
conjunction with the beginning of the fiscal year. Such adjustments may be based
on a number of factors such as cost of living changes,wage inflation, or market
changes that necessitate adjusting the base pay in order to remain competitive.
C. Merit Increase—annual salary increase applied to an individual's pay in
conjunction with the annual performance evaluation, based on the performance
rating.
D. Step Plan Increase—annual salary increase for an individual on the public
safety step plan, in conjunction with the annual performance evaluation, based on
achieving at least a meets expectations level of performance.
E. Lump Sum Payment—a one time payment that does not increase the base pay
of an individual salary, but that is considered part of the total annual
compensation.
F. Lateral Transfer—movement of an employee from one position in the
organization to a different position within the same salary range.
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G. Promotion—movement of an employee from one position in the organization to
a different position in a higher salary range. This can include promotional
opportunities within the same job family, or promotion into an unrelated, vacant
position for which the employee meets the minimum job requirements.
H. Demotion—movement of an employee from one position in the organization to a
different position in a lower salary range.
I. Special Assignment—assignment to a position requiring specialized skill or
work not normally assigned to all staff members in a given job.
J. Interim Responsibilities—assignment to a position involving management or
unique professional or leadership skills, for a temporary period of time normally
at least two months in duration.
III. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN
A. Pay Philosophy
The Town of Oro Valley strives to provide an equitable compensation program for all
employees. The Town's pay system provides a method to evaluate jobs based on
internal equity using a modified point factoring system,while also recognizing the
relevant labor market as a determining factor in paying competitively.
The compensation plan is used to attract, retain and motivate employees through
financial compensation. This program is designed to achieve internal equity,
externally competitive market compensation, and to recognize and reward
meritorious performance. Base pay, annual adjustments, merit awards or step plan
progression, and special pay circumstances are parts of the compensation plan.
1. Base pay is initially established at the time of hire. The Town Manager reviews
and approves all salary offers before the new employee begins work. Base pay
will be no less than the minimum pay rate of the salary range for the job and no
more than the maximum pay rate of the salary range. For payroll administration
purposes,the pay rate is expressed as an hourly amount.To approximate the
annual salary for a full-time position,the pay rate should be multiplied by 2,080.
For example a pay rate of$15/hour equates to a full-time salary of 15 X 2080=
$31,200 annually.
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2. Annual Adjustments to Base Pay may be made as across the board adjustments
to all employees or via market adjustments that are applied as needed to ensure a
position remains competitive with the relevant market.
Across the board increases may be approved by the Town Council during the
budget planning process for a given fiscal year(July 1st through June 30th
annually). Across the board adjustments are applied to all employee pay rates.
Salary ranges are also adjusted commensurate with any across the board increase
in order to retain competitive market positioning. Cost of living changes,wage
inflation, public safety MOU agreements, budgetary constraints, and other factors
may be considered by the Council in determining if an across the board
adjustment will be authorized in a given fiscal year.
Market adjustments are an annual adjustment applied only to those positions
requiring an adjustment in order to maintain externally competitive salary ranges.
This type of adjustment is recommended by the Human Resources Director in the
event a salary study indicates a job is assigned to a pay range with a midpoint
more than 10% below the average midpoint in the relevant labor market. Market
adjustments are applied to the job(by moving it to a new salary range).
Additionally, individual pay for incumbents in the job requiring adjustment may
be increased commensurate with the market change, as long as such adjustments
are approved by the Town Council during the budget process. Market
adjustments normally will not exceed the midpoint of the new pay range, since
this is the salary benchmark tied to market competitiveness.
Positions affected by a market adjustment may be moved to the appropriate pay
range within the current classification band,however,may not be moved to a
different classification band without going through the reclassification process.
3. Progression through the salary range and/or step plan is possible by way of
the performance evaluation process. If merit increases are approved and
budgeted by the Town Council in any given fiscal year, employees being paid
through the classification plan will receive a merit increase based on the overall
rating score of their annual performance evaluation. Merit increases will be
expressed in terms of a percentage added to the current base salary and will not
be reduced based on the employee's pay position within the salary range, except
that employees may not receive a salary increase that will place their pay rate
above the maximum pay rate of their salary range.
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If step plan increases are approved and budgeted by the Town Council in any
given fiscal year, employees being paid through the public safety step plan will
receive a one-step increase as long as their performance evaluation rating at
least"meets" expectations. If an employee on the public safety step plan is at the
highest step of the plan, no further step increases will be provided.
4. Lump sum compensation may be approved in special circumstances. Such lump
sum awards must be requested by the department director via memorandum to
the town manager,justifying the lump sum award,with concurrence of the
human resources director and final approval of the town manager.
IV. STATUS CHANGES
The Town recognizes that in order to allow for promotional opportunities, growth and
development, or to meet changing departmental or Town-wide reorganization
requirements, it is important to provide procedural guidance for completing employee
status changes. In the event a change not listed herein becomes necessary, it must be
approved by the Town Manager with sufficient documentation and justification.
A. Employee Status Changes
1) Lateral Transfers occur when an employee changes from one position
to another position having the same pay range. Normally, lateral
transfers are voluntary and include the employee applying for a vacant
position. In the case of reorganization within the Town, a transfer may
be required involuntarily. Pay and performance evaluation dates will
normally remain unchanged for employees who are part of a lateral
transfer.
2) Promotions occur when an employee changes from one position to
another position in a pay range with a higher maximum rate. Promotions
may include progression within a job family, or may include a change to
a new job family. Promotions within the job family normally include a
salary increase of at least 5% or to the minimum of the new pay range
and without a change in the performance evaluation date. Promotions to
a position in a new job family normally include a salary increase based
on the requirements of the position and the employee's commensurate
qualifications,these promotions include a change in the performance
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evaluation date and may include a provision for an introductory period
evaluation.
Promotions within a designated job family are not automatic, but are
based on the needs of the department or Town. Such promotions require
that the employee meet the minimum requirements for the new level of
position, and that there is a promotional opportunity available either due
to a job vacancy or through posting of a departmental promotional
process. Such postings will normally be internal to the specific
department offering the promotional opportunity.
Promotions within a job family, internal to a department without a job
vacancy require coordination with the human resources department and
will include posting the promotional opportunity within the department
for a minimum of 3 days, completion of a promotional opportunity
questionnaire to determine qualification of minimum requirements for
the new level, and an interview with the Department Director.
Additional requirements may include a variety of assessments and
exercises to determine readiness for promotion. The internal
promotional opportunity posting will outline the specific requirements
for selection.
Promotions due to a job vacancy will be filled through the recruitment
policies and procedures(see A.D. 20 Recruitment Process).
3) Demotions occur when an employee moves from one position to another
position having a pay range with a lower maximum rate. Normally,
demotions are voluntary and include the employee applying for a vacant
position. In the case of reorganization or demotion for cause,the
demotion may be involuntary. Demotions may, but are not required to,
include a decrease in salary and normally do not change the performance
evaluation date.
4) Special Assignments may be made by the department head in the event
an employee is required to perform work of a specialized nature, for
example on a regional or inter jurisdictional public safety task force. The
Chief of Police has authority to make special assignments in accordance
with Policy 6 of the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual. Special
assignments made by other department directors require approval and
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authorization of the town manager and must be sufficiently justified and
documented.
5) Interim Responsibilities may be assigned when a management position
or a position of unique importance to the Town becomes vacant for a
period anticipated to be at least two months. In such situation, an
existing staff member may be assigned interim responsibilities until such
vacancy is filled. The staff member assigned interim responsibilities
shall receive a temporary salary increase of 10%. Upon completion of
the interim assignment,the salary shall return to the former rate.
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PURPOSE
The Town's classification system provides a structured, consistent method and
objective, quantitative techniques for arriving at job evaluation and classification
decisions. Criteria used for evaluating jobs to determine the classification band
include:
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Scope of Responsibility/Supervision Exercised
• Decision-making Authority and Effects of Decisions
• Complexity/Problem-Solving/Creativity Required
• Physical working conditions/hazard exposure
Additionally, competitive market salary data is taken into consideration in order
to remain competitive and annual salary study data is used for determining salary
ranges within the broader classification bands.
The Town Manager (or designee) will ensure the preparation of a classification
plan that includes position descriptions with specifications and qualifications.
Positions with similar duties, responsibilities, authority and character of work will
be similarly classified and compensated in accordance with Policy 6—
Classification, in the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual. After being
objectively classified by the Human Resources Director(or designee), a position
will be assigned a pay range within a classification band.
Changes to the classification policy require approval by majority vote of the
Town Council. Changes to administrative procedures contained herein, in order to
enact the policy, are management actions and require approval of the Town
Manager.
II. DEFINITIONS
A. Job Evaluation - a systematic process to determine how a job compares
with other jobs within the Town in order to appropriately classify the job.
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B. Job Description—a written description of the general purpose of a job,
including the essential functions and job duties, specifications and
requirements such as the knowledge, skills, abilities and other criteria
normally needed for successful performance of the job. Job descriptions
shall also include the job family to which a job belongs, and normal career
pathways for the job family if applicable.
C. Classification —following job evaluation, a method of grouping positions
with similar skills, knowledge, abilities, scope of responsibility, supervisor
and decision-making authority, problem-solving, nature and physical
characteristics of work into similar classification bands using internal job
evaluation data; and then assigning each position to a pay range within the
classification band using external market salary data.
D. Reclassification —applying the classification system to an existing job
that has significantly changed and no longer meets the criteria for
inclusion in the current classification band.
E. Job Family—a grouping of jobs, which are inter-related and form a
natural progression along a career path.
III. ADMINISTRATION OF THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
A. Job Descriptions
The supervisor for a position will create and/or update the job description
for each job as required. The human resources director or analyst will be
available to consult with the supervisor as needed. The supervisor may
gather comparative salary or classification data, however no classification
band or salary range will be assigned until the human resources office has
completed the job evaluation and classification in accordance with the
procedures contained herein.
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The job description will include a general description of the work to be
performed; the job family and any identified career path progression; the
essential functions of the position; required skills,knowledge and abilities;
minimum education, experience and other requirements; and pertinent
work environment information.
B. Job Evaluation
Upon completion of the Job Description, the Human Resources Director
(or designee) will complete a job evaluation and assign points, using the
following criteria:
1) Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
a. Entry-level position requires the ability to learn to perform
routine tasks. Normally does not require a high school
diploma and/or more than one year of work experience.
(1 point)
b. Requires general knowledge, skills, or abilities of how to
perform a task normally acquired through at least one year of
on the job work experience and/or completion of high-school,
vocational programs or related training. (2 points)
c. Requires specialized knowledge, skills or abilities of how to
complete complex or varied assignments, determining
procedures or resources needed to carry out steps or complete
processes. Knowledge of rules, regulations, principles,
methods, practices and procedures within a specific area of
training. Normally requires completion of an associates
degree plus 2-3 years of experience; or bachelor's degree in
the specific related career field; or equivalent combination of
education and experience. (3 points)
d. Requires extensive knowledge, skills or abilities to carry out
broad operations, apply conceptual and analytical knowledge
to new projects or work assignments, or complete a wide
variety of atypical assignments using theory, concepts,
practices and principles within the broader career field.
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Normally requires completion of bachelor degree in addition
to several years of work experience, or a very specialized
bachelors or master's degree with less work experience; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
(4 points)
e. Requires advanced or principal-level knowledge, skills or
abilities within a profession that is applied to difficult and
highly complex assignments that are new, unusual or
unprecedented in nature. Normally requires at least a
bachelors or masters degree plus 5-8 years of experience, and
may include supervisory or management abilities. (5 points)
f. Requires management-level knowledge, skills or abilities to
coordinate and supervise program activities and goals into
the general mission of the department. Includes division
managers; administrators; or supervisors who primarily
manage a work unit (as opposed to working supervisors who
carry out first line work while leading a team, crew or other
staff workers). (6 points.)
g. Requires director level knowledge, skills or abilities to
manage large departments or complex multi-faceted
departmental functions or major organizational units.
Knowledge includes developing and implementing broad
policies, goals and objectives and dealing with highly
sensitive public and external agency relations. (7 points)
h. Requires executive knowledge, skills and abilities to manage
the entire organization including determining and
implementing effective policies, carrying out long-term and
strategic planning, making decisions with broad, far-reaching
and critical ramifications, and dealing effectively with highly
important, controversial and politically sensitive issues.
(8 points)
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2) Scope of Responsibility/Supervision Exercised
a. Responsible for own work product involving specific, routine
tasks and processes according to established procedures.
Does not supervise others. (1 point)
b. Responsible for own work product involving completing
specific tasks or a variety of tasks according to established
rules, policies and procedures. May use discretion to
prioritize tasks. Does not supervise others. (2 points)
c. Responsible for own work product and may give guidance
and assistance to less knowledgeable employees within same
department or work team. Follows established rules, policies
and procedures and exercises discretion in prioritizing a
variety of tasks within the work process. (3 points)
d. Responsible for own work product and may give guidance in
a lead or supervisory capacity within a recognized
professional field. Work includes planning, guiding,
coordinating a variety of problems, questions and situations
in conformance with established criteria and includes using
own judgment and discretion in completing the work. May
includes non-supervisory professional and administrative
exempt employees, as well as supervisors of non-exempt
staff. (4 points)
e. Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating and
evaluating the work of two or more employees in a
recognized work unit within a department or division.
(5 points)
f. Responsible for managerial direction of a recognized
division within a larger department of the organization.
(6 points)
g. Responsible for giving managerial direction through
subordinate managers or division heads, also includes heads
of smaller departments working in highly complex and
critical program areas. (7 points)
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h. Responsible for providing executive level direction through
department heads in carrying out the full-scope of services of
the entire organization. (8 points)
3) Decision-Making Authority/Effects of Decisions
a. Work is closely supervised and/or routine in nature. The
employee receives specific assignments and consults with
supervisor on any non-routine tasks. The work product is
easily reviewed and checked for accuracy and varies little
from standard practices.
(1 point)
b. Employee receives continuing or individual assignments
from supervisor and handles routine, day to day work without
specific instruction. The supervisor provides information on
the limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines and
priorities. The employee uses initiative in carrying out
assignments without additional instruction unless new or
unusual situations arise.
(2 points)
c. Employee receives assignments from supervisor, which may
be routine or non-routine. Supervisor defines objectives,
priorities and deadlines, and my assist employee with unusual
situations that do not have clear precedents. The employee
plans the work to be done, steps to be taken, and resolves any
problems that arise, making changes to the plans as necessary
within accepted policies and practices. (3 points)
d. The employee receives overall objectives and resources
available. Employee develops own deadlines, projects and
work to be done in consultation with the supervisor. The
employee plans and carries out the work, sometimes
supervising or coordinating with others as necessary.
Employee interprets policy on own initiative and keeps
supervisor informed on progress, potentially controversial
matters, or far-reaching implications. (4 points)
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e. Employee receives managerial direction with assignments in
terms of broad practice, precedents, policies and goals.
Employee generally reports to a department director, and
may be a supervisor, division manager or administrator who
is responsible for a significant program or unit of the
department. (5 points)
f. Employee receives executive direction in terms of
organization-wide policies and objectives, strategic planning
and may receive advice from town manager or assistant town
manager on dealing with potentially major controversies,
emergencies or crises.
(6 points)
g. Employee normally receives executive direction from town
manager and/or directly from Mayor/Council. (7 points)
h. Receives direction from Mayor/Council and is the top
executive for the organization. (8 points)
4) Complexity/Problem-Solving/Innovation Required
a. Performs duties that are routine or similar in nature, or may
vary but normally is related work. Work procedures are well
defined and there are limited choices available for the
employee in determining what to do or how to do it.
Employee may be responsible for choosing appropriate
equipment, tools, or sources of information to use in
completing the work if options are available. However, most
work is covered by clear methods and guidelines. (1 point)
b. Performs various duties involving different or unrelated
processes and methods. Employee makes decisions regarding
what needs to be done and evaluates situation or project to
choose the best course of action from several possible
alternatives. Guidelines are generally available for how to
complete the work, but there may be gaps or some specific
information may not be in detail. Also, best practices may
change frequently, requiring the employee to stay up to date
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and learn new processes from time to time, or to deal with
emergency situations occasionally. (2 points)
c. Performs complex duties requiring many different and/or
unrelated processes. Normally, there are standard or accepted
methods, practices and procedures that are used by
professionals or administrative staff in the field, which the
employee is expected to know and apply based on the
circumstances. Often the employee may provide supervision
to others or assist others in interpreting and applying
solutions to problems encountered by less experienced staff.
The employee uses own judgment and sound decision-
making in resolving new or unusual problems and may
consult with superiors in responding to emergency or crisis
situations. (3 points)
d. Performs varied duties requiring many different and
unrelated processes and methods applied to difficult,
complex, and/or sensitive problems affecting the division or
work unit. The work moves beyond understanding and
applying standard professional practices, in order to solve
difficult and complex problems. Precedents may not exist,
and policies may need to be interpreted broadly in identifying
the correct approach or application required. (4 points)
e. Performs varied duties requiring many different and
unrelated approaches and methods applied to a broad range
of activities or substantial depth of analysis typical of an
administrative or professional field of work. Decisions
regarding what needs to be done include major areas of
uncertainty in approach, methods, or interpretation or may
require continuous education and updating in a field that is
rapidly changing or developing new technology or unknown
situations or conflicting requirements for compliance.
Problems may be state-of-the-art, unique, experimental or
going through significant change. Guidelines for handling
problems may not exist and the work may involve developing
new guidelines where none existed before, or were highly out
of date or inadequate. (5 points)
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f. Employee defines, plans, implements and maintains broad
and/or various programs and develops appropriate policies to
guide subordinate managers or professionals in carrying out
the work. Guidelines consist of system and department-wide
policies, principles, practices, theories and methods of
management. Normally applies to management staff with
broad program responsibilities. (6 points)
g. Employee defines, plans, implements coordinates and
maintains large, critical, complex and essential public
services and develops policies to guide managers in the work.
Guidelines are provided in terms of broad mission
statements, policies and legislation. Employee must be aware
of underlying complexities of the organization and sensitive
to political situations of the jurisdiction. Generally includes
heads of large departments or major program areas. (7
points)
h. Employee provides top level direction, coordination,
planning and policy determination and ultimate decision
making for the entire organization. Guidelines are in the form
of legislation and Town and State laws and include
influencing and reporting to legislative body (Mayor and
Council). (8 points)
5) Physical Working Conditions/Hazards
a. Work is normally sedentary, with occasional walking and/or
lifting or other physical activities. (0 points)
b. Work involves frequent walking; standing; lifting and
carrying of objects of moderate weight (10-20 pounds); and
or the operation of vehicles, office, shop, or hand tools.
Duties may require occasional exposure to adverse weather
conditions. (0 points)
c. Work involves regular, and sometimes sustained,
performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over
rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in
confined spaces, and lifting or carry moderately heavy (20-50
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pounds) items, and occasionally very heavy items; or may
involve complex operation of machinery or shop equipment
or continuous operation of office equipment with repetitive
movements. (1 point)
d. Work involves frequent use of coordinative and manipulative
skills in performing a variety of tasks with a full range of
hand and power tools and shop equipment, or operation of
complex and heavy equipment; or may include work
performed in adverse weather or potentially hazardous
situations on a recurring basis.
(2 points)
C. Classification Bands
Jobs that have been evaluated by the Human Resources Director (or
Designee) will be assigned to a classification band based on the total
points from the job evaluation. The classification pay bands include the
following:
Jobs with up to 8 points— Classification Band A—entry-level to
moderately experienced administrative and operational support staff
Jobs with 9-17 points—Classification Band B —experienced
administrative, operational and technical support staff
Jobs with 18-26 points—Classification Band C—highly skilled
technical, administrative, and operational professionals, managers and
administrators.
Jobs with 27 or more—Classification Band D —Directors and
Executives.
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D. Salary Ranges Within Bands
Classification bands serve to establish objective factors for grouping jobs
into categories with positions of similar responsibility, scope, decision-
making and supervisory authority to provide for internal equity across
Town departments. However, the Town recognizes that in order to be
competitive in the relevant labor market, external salary factors must also
be considered. Therefore, within each classification band several pay
ranges are available. Each job classified within a specific band will be
included in a salary study annually. The salary study will normally be
conducted by the human resources staff; however an outside consultant
may be used from time to time. Based on the results of the salary study,
the job will be assigned into the salary range (within the classification
band)that has a midpoint closest to the average midpoint established for
that job during the salary study. Once a job is assigned to a salary range,
employees in that job will be paid no less than the minimum rate of pay in
the salary range and no more than the maximum rate of pay in the salary
range. The annual salary survey will also include a survey of relevant
compensation practices and policies such as shift pay, comp-time and
leave accrual, on-call and call-out pay, etc.
E. Step Plan Classifications
The following public safety positions within the Police Department are not
included in the above classification system; however they will be included
in the annual salary study:
Police Officer Lead Police Officer
Detective Sergeant
Dispatcher Lead Dispatcher
Communications Supervisor
Records Specialist Records Supervisor
Property/Forensics Tech Lead IT/Forensics Tech
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IV. CHANGES TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
The Town recognizes that in order to remain competitive in our classification
procedures and to meet changing departmental or Town-wide reorganization
requirements, it is important to provide procedural guidance for enacting changes
to the classification bands or salary range structures. In the event a change not
contemplated herein becomes necessary, it must be approved by the Town
Manager with sufficient documentation and justification.
A. Responsibilities of the Mayor and Town Council
Changes to the Classification Policy require an update to the Personnel
Policy and Procedures Manual, and must be adopted by resolution of the
Town Council. Authorization for new positions, significant changes to
designated classification bands, pay ranges within the bands, or changes to
the step plan require approval of the Town Council, normally in
conjunction with overall budget approval procedures.
B. Responsibilities of the Town Manager
Changes to these administrative procedures for carrying out the policies
require approval of the Town Manager. Changes to job titles,
reclassifications, reorganization, or promotional progression within an
established job family in accordance with the procedures contained herein
shall also be approved by the Town Manager.
C. Responsibilities of the Human Resources Director
Updates or creation of job descriptions, evaluation of jobs and
assignment of jobs to previously approved classification bands and salary
ranges, require approval of the Human Resources Director.
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D. Responsibilities of Directors/Department Heads
Directors shall initiate creation or updates to job descriptions, requests for
department reorganizations, or requests for reclassification, and must
include documentation providing justification or support for such changes.
E. Reclassifications
Reclassification may be required when the responsibilities of a position
have changed significantly, or when reorganization occurs requiring a
significant change in responsibilities for existing staff. Reclassifications
may be considered for vacant or non-vacant positions.
1) When there is a vacant position, the Human Resources office will
consult with the hiring department to determine if the position
requires a new classification study prior to being advertised and
filled. If a classification study is indicated, the procedures outlined
in this administrative directive will be carried out by Human
Resources in order to apply the modified point system and assign
the appropriate classification band. Also, a salary study will be
conducted to assign the position to a salary range within the
classification band. The results of the classification study will be
forwarded to the Town Manager for approval along with the
requisition for filling the vacant position.
2) For non-vacant positions, In the event a Department Head indicates
that an existing non-vacant position requires reclassification, the
Department Head will request that Human Resources conduct a
classification study for the position in question. This may or may
not occur in conjunction with department reorganization or as a
result of a management study. However, if a reorganization plan or
management study results are available these should be submitted
to the Human Resources Director for inclusion in the classification
study. The study shall be carried out by Human Resources in
accordance with the classification procedures outlined in this
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administrative directive to apply the modified point system and
assign the appropriate classification band. Also, a salary study will
be conducted to assign the position to a salary range within the
classification band. The results of the classification study, along
with any supporting documentation to justify the reclassification
will be forwarded to the Town Manager for approval
E. Transitional Considerations
When initially transitioning from the current market-only classification
and salary structure, it is not anticipated that any individual employee's
salary shall be reduced. If, upon classification using these new procedures,
an employee would be placed in a salary range with a lower maximum
salary than the current salary the employee would receive a one-time lump
sum payment in an amount equal to the difference between the former pay
range maximum and the new pay range maximum.
Additionally, in the event an employee's current base pay is higher than
the maximum of their new salary range, the employee's current base pay
will not be lowered and the employee's current base pay will be preserved
until such time that the current salary is within the new salary range.
During any period of time that the employee's base pay is higher than the
maximum of the salary range, the employee will not receive any base pay
salary increases, but instead any salary increases will be in the form of a
lump sum payment. As soon as the employee's salary falls within the new
salary range, this transitional plan will be discontinued for that employee.
Town Manager Date
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SAMPLE SALARY STRUCTURE
Classification Band A:jobs with up to 8 factor points
Salary Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum Position Titles
Al $ 9.50 $ 11.40 $ 13.30
A2 $ 10.07 $ 12.08 $ 14.10 to be determined upon completing
A3 $ 10.67 $ 12.81 $ 14.94 job evaluation for all positions
A4 $ 11.31 $ 13.58 $ 15.84
A5 $ 11.99 $ 14.39 $ 16.79
A6 $ 12.71 $ 15.26 $ 17.80
Classification Band B:jobs with 9 to 17 factor points
Salary Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum Position Titles
B1 $ 12.85 $ 15.42 $ 17.99
B2 $ 13.88 $ 16.65 $ 19.43
B3 $ 14.99 $ 17.99 $ 20.98
B4 $ 16.19 $ 19.42 $ 22.66 to be determined upon completing
B5 $ 17.48 $ 20.98 $ 24.48 job evaluation for all positions
B6 $ 18.88 $ 22.66 $ 26.43
B7 $ 20.39 $ 24.47 $ 28.55
B8 $ 22.02 $ 26.43 $ 30.83
B9 $ 23.78 $ 28.54 $ 33.30
B10 $ 25.69 $ 30.82 $ 35.96
Classification Band C:jobs with 18 to 26 factor points
Salary Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum Position Titles
Cl $ 17.25 $ 22.43 $ 27.60
C2 $ 18.98 $ 24.67 $ 30.36
C3 $ 20.87 $ 27.13 $ 33.40 to be determined upon completing
C4 $ 22.96 $ 29.85 $ 36.74 job evaluation for all positions
C5 $ 25.26 $ 32.83 $ 40.41
C6 $ 27.78 $ 36.12 $ 44.45
C7 $ 30.56 $ 39.73 $ 48.90
C8 $ 33.62 $ 43.70 $ 53.78
C9 $ 36.98 $ 48.07 $ 59.16
Classification Band D:jobs with 27 or more factor points
Salary Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum Position Titles
D1 $ 37.50 $ 48.75 $ 60.00
D2 $ 42.00 $ 54.60 $ 67.20
D3 $ 47.04 $ 61.15 $ 75.26 to be determined upon completing
D4 $ 52.68 $ 68.49 $ 84.30 job evaluation for all positions
D5 $ 59.01 $ 76.71 $ 94.41
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POLICY 6 - CLASSIFICATION
SECTION 1. Preparation of Plan: The Town Manager will ensure the preparation of a
classification plan consisting of :: • •: • :- --: : job evaluations and written job
descriptions including, and specifications, qualifications, identification of job family
and potential career pathways if applicable. The classification plan should be so
developed and maintained that all positions substantially similar with respect to duties,
responsibilities, authority, and character of work are similarly classified and
compensated.
SECTION 2. Adoption, Amendment, and Revision of Plan: The classification plan may
be amended from time to time by action of the Town Council.
SECTION 3. New Positions: When a new position is created, the classification plan
shall be amended to pro •:- -- - . - -- - •• • - • • •• • - - . - - . •• *- -
the Town's Classification Plan. New positions shall be approved by action of the
Town Council. The classification plan shall be updated by the human resources
department within 30 days of such approval.
SECTION 4. ' - ... .- - - .. . ._• • •- - -- • •. . .
accordingly. Administrative Procedures: The Town Manager will ensure
preparation of administrative directives to provide standard operational procedures
in carrying out this policy. Changes to the procedures shall be authorized by the
Town Manager.
SECTION 5. Special Assignment: Police officers may be temporarily assigned by the
Chief of Police to positions or special assignments of law enforcement outside the
classified service. Special assignments may be for indefinite periods of time, and officers
while on special assignment, continue to accrue benefits pursuant to all other policies of
the Town. Selection, assignment and reassignment are not grievable under POLICY 18,
"Grievance Procedures". Section 4. When relieved from special assignment the officer
shall be returned to his/her former position. Any special assignments for departments
other than the Police department, require sufficient justification and approval of the
Town Manager (or designee)
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POUICY12-COMPENSATION
SECTION 1. Compensation Philosophy: The Town of Oro Valley strives to provide
an equitable compensation program for all employees. The Town's pay system
provides a method to evaluate jobs based on internal equity using a modified
point factoring system, while also recognizing the relevant labor market as a
determining factor in paying competitively.
SECTION 2.Preparation of Plan: The Town Manager shall ensure that a pay plan is
created in order to attract, retain and motivate employees through financial
compensation. This program will be designed to achieve internal equity, externally
competitive market compensation, and to recognize and reward meritorious
performance. • • •.• .• ••• *ea am. .• •• . ••
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SECTION 3. Adoption of Plan: The pay plan shall be adopted and may be amended
from time to time by action of the Town Council. Amendments and revisions shall be
SECTION 4. Administrative Procedures: The Town Manager will ensure
preparation of administrative directives to provide standard operational procedures
in carrying out this policy. Changes to the procedures shall be authorized by the
Town Manager.