HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1986.12.11 - 10954Miscellaneous Resolution # 86341 December 11, 1986
BY: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - John J. McDonald, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - ADOPTION OF SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN FOR
SALARY GRADES 16 - 21
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee appointed a Phase 2 Salary Admini-
stration Study Group to prepare recommendations for a salary system for classes
evaluated to be above salary grade 15; and
WHEREAS after reviewing various alternatives, the Study Group recom-
mended to the Personnel Committee that the job evaluation plan adopted for
salary grades 1 - 15, with slight modifications, be utilized for this group
of employees; and
WHEREAS the Study Group also recommended that the policies and proce-
dures established for the Phase 1 Salary Administration Program for salary
grades 1 - 15 be adopted; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved the recom-
mendations of the Study Group;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the report and recommendations
of the Salary Administration Study Group, Phase 2, as attached be accepted
and adopted as the salary plan for salary grades 16 - 21.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Resolution # 86341
December 11, 1986
Moved by McDonald supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Calandro supported by Gosling the resolution be amended in
the last WHEREAS paragraph to read: WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has re-
viewed and approved in concept, the recommendations of the Study Group:' and
add a new WHEREAS paragraph to read: "WHEREAS no plan of implementation is
recommended at this time; however, funding of 4.5% has been allocated in the
1987 Budget."
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Page, Perinoff, Price, Rowland, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Doyon, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell,
McDonald, Nelson. (19)
NAYS: Fortino, Moffitt. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
STATE OF MICHI GA N)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and having a
seal, do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of
Miscellaneous Resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
at their meeting held on December 11 , 1986
with the original record thereof now remaining in my: office,
and that it is a true and correct transcript therefrom, and
of the whole thereof.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said County at Pontiac, Michigan
this 11th day of December 1 0 86
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Lyn770": Allen, Coun ?y Clerk/
Regilster of Deeds-
SALARY ADMINISTRATION STUDY GROUP
REPORT FOR
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
PHASE 2
DECEMBER 3, 1986
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tOAKLAND7
COUNTY MICHIGAN
TO: Personnel Committee
FROM: Salary Administration Study Group
DATE: December 3, 1986
SUBJECT: Report and Recommendations — Phase 2
The Study Group, appointed by the Personnel Committee to prepare recommendations for a
salary system for those classes evaluated to be above grade 15, was comprised of three
voting members from the Personnel Committee. The Board's Director of Program Evaluation
and Operations Analysis and the Director of Personnel served as non—voting chairpersons
for the Study Group. In addition, the Study Group was assisted by staff from the Employee
- Relations Division of the Personnel Department.
The areas reviewed and the steps taken by the Study Group are summarized in the Background
and Review Summary section which follows. The Study Group is recommending adoption of
a point factor job evaluation plan for those classes originally evaluated under Phase
1 to be above salary grade 15. Essentially the same factor plan utilized for grades
1 — 15 is being recommended for use with grades 16 and above with modifications to three
factors. These are described in Section I of the report. The Policy and Implementation
Procedures established in Phase 1 of the Salary Administration Project are recommended
for Phase 2, grades 16 — 21, and are included herein without changes.
Approximately 100 employees are included in the Phase 2, grades 16 — 21 recommendations.
Three groups of classes, computer service classes, assistant prosecutors and physicians/
dentists are recommended to be exceptions to the salary grade tables and will have recom-
mendations for salary levels made separate from salary grade recommendations.
While some recommendations included in this project involve significant adjustment, both
, upward and downward, the Study Group feels action is long overdue and the implementation
, plan contained herein involves a phase—in approach whereby costs can be contained well
within Board allocated resources.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
Project Background and Study Group Review Summary 1
II Policy Statement For A New Salary System 4
ill
A
IV
V
Implementation Procedures
• Establishment and Adjustment of Salary Grade
Tables
• New System Implementation
(Movement of Employees onto New System)
Exceptions to Salary Grade Tables
• Review and Appeal of Job Evaluations
Recommended Grade Table Maximums
Description of Implementation Process
21
22
24
25
28
32
44
SECT ION I
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND
STUDY GROUP REVIEW SUMMARY
SECTION 1 - PROJECT BACKGROUND AND STUDY GROUP REVIEW SUMMARY
These materials contain the report and recommendations of the Salary Administration Study Group
appointed by the Personnel Committee of the Board of Commissioners. The Study Group was charged with
recommending a method for the setting of salaries for County classifications above salary grade 15
in light of the recently Board adopted salary system for employees within salary grades 1 - 15.
The Study. Group again reviewed the various salary administration systems available. Following this,
the Study Group agreed unanimously to pursue utilizing a point factor evaluation plan and determined
to look at the plan utilized with salary grades 1 - 15 to see if that plan, with some possible modifi-
cations, could be adopted for grades 16 and above. The Study Group requested that the staff review
the point factor plan and prepare recommendations for modification to the plan which would further
distinguish among the higher level managerial employees. These recommendations were studied and three
modifications to the plan from the one utilized for salary grades 1 - 15 are incorporated into the
Study Group recommendations. These modifications are to factors 3 (Supervisory or Managerial Responsi-
bility), 4 (Problem Solving) and 6 (Accountability) and are described briefly as follows:
a) Factor 3 - Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
A statement has been added to the factor degree definition to recognize project engineer mana-
gers as supervisors even though they may not exercise the normal day to day supervision over
actual County employees. it is felt that with the unusual nature of their project management
responsibilities, some supervisory credit is warranted. Project engineer managers exercise
close daily supervision of project work including both materials and workmanship, maintain
responsibility for the project budget and for authorizing payments, and perform other mana-
gerial functions for large, major County construction projects.
b) Factor 4 - Problem Solving
For those classes evaluated at the highest factor degree level of problem solving, level 6,
a further refinement is recommended. This refinement would distinguish among higher level
managerial employees according to one of the three new level 6 sub-definitions. The sub-
definitions for support Divisions distinguish whether their problem solving responsibilities
impact primarily their own functional area, a number of County divisions or have a County-
wide organizational impact; and for line Divisions whether the problem-solving responsibilities
U)
SECTION 1 - PROJECT BACKGROUND AND STUDY GROUP REVIEW SUMMARY (Con't)
Impact' the services to, well being of or the civil or legal rights of a limited number of County
citizens, a substantial number of County citizens, or whether it has long-term, major impact
on a substantial number of citizens.
c) Factor 6 - Accountability
Again, for those classes evaluated at the highest factor degree level of accountability, level
6, a further refinement is included. This refinement would further evaluate those found at
level 6 as to the financial scope of their accountability. Four sub-levels are identified
for level 6 on two dimensions. First the financial scope is identified ranging from responsi-
bilities for revenues, expenses or control of resources ranging from sub-level (a) of less
than one million to sub-level (d) of revenues, expenses or control of resources in excess of
fifty million. A second evaluation is then made for the second dimension as to the type of
financial control which identifies whether the employee has administrative control (advisory
or monitoring responsibilities for funds or resources under the direct control of another or
responsibility for generating revenue l or whether the employee has principal control (principal
responsibility for determing and justifying the expenditure of and use of funds and resources
allocated to their own functional area).
Following the development of revisions to the point factor evaluation plan, the Study Group also
identified changes which should be made to the job Evaluation Questionnaire to be completed by em-
ployees in grades 16 and above which would aid in the evaluation of these higher level employees.
The Study Group then directed the staff to distribute new Job Evaluation Questionnaires to employees
identified to be in grades 16 and above and re-evaluate these employees utilizing the revised point-
factor job evaluation plan.
The re-evaluations were completed and reviewed with the Study Group. Study Group recommendations for
total evaluation point assignments, grade point ranges and grade designations are listed in Section
TI, Also contained in Section TT is a policy statement similar to that contained in the adopted plan
for salary grades 1 - 15 but adopting the modified point factor evaluation plan for grades 16 - 21.
A copy of the recommended modified point factor plan is contained in Section II.
ROJECT BACKGROUND AND STUDY GROUP REVIEW SU MARY (Con't) 1 - SECTION
Section III of this report contains the recommended policies and procedures for grades 16 - 21 covering
periodic adjusting of the salary grade table, movement of employees onto the new system, exceptions
to salary grade placement, and a review and appeal procedure. The policies and procedures contained
in this section are identical to those contained in the adopted plan for grades 1 - 15. Two listings
specific to these grades are included in this section, the complete listing of recommended salary grade
steps for grades 16 - 21 based on 1986 rates, and the listing of classes recommended for designation
as exceptions to salary grade placement.
Section IV contains a listing comparing current maximum salaries for each class with recommended target
maximum rates. It also includes a listing of available published salary survey data for classes in
grades 16 - 21.
The final section of the report, Section V, describes the criteria recommended for the first year
implementation and phase-in of current rates to the new 16 - 21 salary grade ranges and the cost of
the first year phase-in under the criteria described.
SECTION II
POLICY STATEMENT
LISTING OF JOB EVALUATION POINTS AND SALARY GRADE DESIGNATIONS
(GRADES 16
CLASS joD GRADE
GRADE CODE CLASSIFICATION is POINT RANGE
16 7720 TOXICOLOGIST 523
1 711 CHF-NURSING SERVICES 527
6875 SR. PSYCHOLOGIST 528a
1674 CHE-E & 1 ADM. SVCS. 528
1680 CHE-CTY & SPECIAL AUD. 538
2002 CIVIL ENGINEER III 538
0155 ADM ASST-ENV HLTH SVCS 543
1768 CHF CHILD. VILL. FROG. 544
1767 CHF CHILD, VILL. INTAK 547
4910 MGR-PROBATE CASE FLOW 547
1666 CHF-ENV. HEALTH ACT. 552
1680 CHF-ADT HLTH & CHR DIS 552
1707 CHF-PH CLIN. & SP. ERG 552
4350 JUVENILE COURT REFEREE 552
1712 CHF-PH FIELD NURSING 557
2632 CHF-TAX ADMINISTRATION 559
17 3890 FOC REFEREE 560
2121 CMH FINANCE OFFICER 562b
1696 CHF- P & R ADMIN. SERV 567
0730 ASST. MGR. PARKS & REC 572
1650 CHF-YOUTH ASST. SERV. 572
0211 ADM ASST-DIR PLAN/EVAL 573c
SR, PSYCHOLOGIET-CMH 575d
0731 ASST, MGR. F. M. & O. 577
1095 BUSINESS ADMIN SHERIFF 588e
0153 ADM. ASST. - CMH SVCS. 594
520 - 559
560 - 599
18 1747 CHF-WATER & SEWER OPER 602 600- 659
5050 MENTAL HLTH CLIN. EUPV 611
0325 ASST. CHF. ENG.-S&W 612f
1727 CHF-SPECIAL ACCOUNTING 616
1672 CHF-INST. & ALIM ACCTS 619
0223 ADMIN. HEALTH ED. SERV 622
1664 CHF-GEN. ACCOUNTING 622
0220 ADM-ENV, HLTH SERV. 627
0228 ADM-PERS&PREVHLTH SRV 630
3981 FOC REFEREE SUPV 638
0325 ASST. CHF. ENG.-SOL.W. 643g
4817 MANAGER-SAFETY 646
6500 SR. ASST. CORP. COONS. 648
0325 ASST. CHF ENG.-DRAIN 651
5580 PROBATE CT. COUNSEL 658
19 2715 DEP. Cl. ADMIN. 669 660 - 719
1550 CHIEF ENGINEER-DRAIN 681h
4789 MGR-ANIMAL CONTROL 693
0218 ADM. PERS. PROP. AUDIT 701
0219 ADM. REAL PROP. APPR. 704
1694 CHF-DIST CT & SV FROG. 7051
4830 MGR-VETERANS SVCS. 705
1630 CHF-BD RETARD. SERV. 709j
1299 CHF-ASST FOC DEER.. 709
4815 MGR.REIMBURSEMENT 710
4826 MGR. MARKET. & RESFARC 712
CLASS
GRADE CODE CLASSIFICATION
4810 MANAGER-PURCHASING 715
4603 MGR. BUSINESS DEVELOP 717
20 4797 MGR-GRANT E A T 720
4006 MGR-SEL PLACEMLNIA EEO 735
4804 MGR-M.C.E. 742
4799 MGR-PLANNING 743
0575 ASST. DIR. PERSONNEL 747
4044 MGR. CHILD. VILLAGE 747
4007 MGR-JUV. FIELD SERV. 747
4795 MGR-EMS A DIS, CONTROL 756
4812 MGR-PROBATE ESTATEAMH 756
4801 MGR-FACIL111ES ENG. 760
4780 MGR-COMM. DEVELOPMENT 766
4706 MGR-AUDITING 767
4905 MGR-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 770
2225 MGR-RES A OLIN SERV. 775
21 4002 MGR- F. M. A O. 101
4783 MGR-AVIATION 784
4003 MGR- P 6 R DIVISION 790
4791 MGR-CMH SERVICES 795
4704 MGR-ACCOUNTING 796
3790 FIRST ASST. CORP. COON 007
0225 HEALTH DIVISION MGR 809
4787 MGR-BUDGETING 010
3075 FRIEND OF THE COURT 811
1798 MGR-LO.UALIZATION 817
JOB
Pig
720 - 779
780 & Above
a) Two positions in Probate filled by incumbents without a Ph.D. in
Psychology are to be treated as classes over target and are to
receive the minimal increases awarded to classes over target until
such time as their salary equates with Clinical Psychologist II.
Should the positions become vacant they are to be reclassified to
Clinical Psychologist IT.
b) Retitle to Chief-CMIl Operations
c) Retitle to Chief-Health Planning & Evaluation
d) Retitle to Supervisor-CMH Planning & Evaluation
e) Retitle to Business Manager - Sheriff
f) Retitle to Chief Engineer - Sewer & Water
g) Retitle to Chief Engineer - Solid Waste
h) Retitle to Chief Engineer - Drain
i) Retitle to Chief Probation Officer
j) Retitle to Chief-Developmentally Disabled Services
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN FOR SALARY GRADES 16 - 21
The Oakland County job Evaluation Plan is composed of 10 factors, including:
1. Job-Related Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Report Page # (s)
8
2, Job-Related Work or Career Experience Requirements 9
3. Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility 10
4. Problem Solving 11
5. Job-Related Communication and interpersonal Skills 13
6. Accountability 14
7. Demands For Mental Concentration 17
8. Physical Demands of the Job 18
9. Accident or Health Hazards 20
10. Working Conditions 21
Each factor has been constructed to include a) an overall definition of the concepts that are in-
cluded and not included, within the scope of the factor, b) definitions of the various factor de-
grees that serve as positions on the "yardstick" provided by each factor, and c) examples of various
job duties that might be expected within jobs assigned to alternative factor degrees.
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PCT. 0 IN:TOR TITLE: Joh-Related Knowledge and Skill Requirements (Factor #1) F TOTAL PT S.: Iva
80
105
140
)
POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
FACTOR DEFINITION:
This factor addresses the normal level of knowledge/skills required in order to perform within the job. The factor focuses
on knowledge and skills principally acquired through schooling, vocational training, or other formalized educational pro-
gram. The .factor does not address knowledge or skills acquired as a result of prior work experience, nor does it address
orientation programs, internships, or apprenticeship training. (These concepts arc considered in a separate factor.) This
factor should not be viewed as translating directly to "years of education required" by the job, or as establishing a mini-
mum entry or proMotional standard. It should focus on the nature of the knowledge and skill required, referencing years of
education as a general guideline only. The purpose of this factor is to recognize differences among County classifications
in the demands for formal training and education that they place on incumbents.
Degree Definition Points Factor
Degree
1
The job requires no specific knowledge or specialized skills such as would be acquired principally through formal
education. The basic verbal and physical skills used in receiving and carrying out job assignments can be acquired with-
out formal educational training.
The job requires basic reading comprehension and/or simple arithmetic skills. These skills are applied in following
2 I spoken or simple written instructions, recording or reporting simple numerical information, and carrying out calculations
that involve counting, totaling, and using number codes. An educational level of eight years or less would be expected
to provide the knowledge and skills required to perform the job.
The job requires communication skills (grammar, punctuation, written organization), arithmetic skills (operations using
fractions and decimals), and/or trades-related skills (carpentry, basic metal work, etc.) that are normally acquired
through high school level courses, or through vocational/applied skills courses. These skills are used in activities
such as basic typing, completion of maintenance schedules and records, and the operation of mechanical equipment. An
educational level of between 9 and 12 years would be expected to provide the knowledge and skills required to perform
the job.
The job requires knowledge of a specialized nature, normally acquired through a general high school education and from
4 specialized training such as that acquired in the first year of college, technical, or business school. This knowledge
is applied in activities such as office management, electronic data processing activities such as keypunch, machine
operation, and basic programming, laboratory assistance, drafting, and basic accounting activities.
The job requires advanced training such as that acquired in the first two to three years of college, vocational, Cr
business school. This knowledge Is applied in areas such as personnel administration, purchasing, accounting, writing
and composition, nursing, and certain aspects of social work. A key feature of jobs at this level is the requirement that
the incumbent bring an advanced knowledge/skill (attained through formal education) into the job at the time of hire.
The job requires a professional level of knowledge in a specialized field, equivalent to that which normally would be 6
1 acquired by completing a regular four-year college program, This level does not require that a four-year degree be held
by the incumbent.
7 I The job requires a professional level of knowledge in a specialized field, equivalent to that which is normally acquired
through the completion of one to two years of post-bachelor degree work.
8 I The job requires a professional level of knowledge in a specialized field, equivalent to that which in normally acquired
through completion of three or more years of study beyond a four-year college degree.
15
25
35
45
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100
130
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POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
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F,<IOR TITLE : Job-Related Work or Career Experience Re q uirements (Factor 1/2) PCT. OF TOTAL PTS.: 13%
• FACTOR DEFINITION:
This factor measures the normal amount of work or career experience that ion avera g e individual must have, within or outside
the Count y , in order to assume the job's responsibilities full y and to satisf y the job's performdhce re q uirements. l'he fac-
tor does not address formal educational experience or preparation re q uired b y the job. (Ib is concept 15 cc;hsidered in a sep-
arate factor.) In determinin g the de g ree that best fits a job, consider (a) the amount of experience on other related or un-
related jobs that would he re q uired to prepare an individual to assume the job, and (b) the amount of experience that is re-
q uired on the job itself prior to the point at which an avera ge individual would be expected to reach full proficienc y (in-
cluding orientation, internship, apprenticeship, Or other formal on-the-job trainin g .) The purpose of this factor is to re-
coanize differences amoun g County jobs in the demands that the y place on incumbents to "brin y alon g " and to ac q uire practical
experience and job-related knowled g e. The factor is not intended to establish minimum entr y or promotion re q uirements.
Point Degree Definition
Performance of the job re quires essentially no work experience. An incumbent would be expected to reach proficiency
after a brief on-the-job orientation of less than one month.
Performance of the job re quires essentiall y po previous work experience. An incumbent would be expected to reach
proficiency after one to three months orientation, coaching by the supervisor, and basic familiarization trainin g .
Performance of the job re q uires between about three months and one y ear experience, includin g past experience in re-
lated jobs and/or the time required for orientation and training to proficiency in this job.
Performance of the job re q uires between about one and two y ears experience, includin g past experience in related jobs,
within or outside the County, and/or the time required for orientation and training to proficienc y in this job.
Performance of the job requires between about two and five y ears experience, at least part of which includes pro-
gressively more responsible positions in related jobs, within or outside the count y . Proficien,:y in the job would
be expected to be based partly on s kills acq uired in previous related jobs, and partly on skills acquired during
training within this job (either formal or on-the-job.)
Performance of the job requires between about five and seven years experience, including progression through suc-
cessively more responsible related jobs, within or outside the County.
Performance of the job requires seven or more years excerience, including proaression throu gh suc- cessivel y more responsible jobs, within or outside the Count y , in a related area or in areas providing a broad
base of skills applicable to this jeb as well as other positions.
25
30
40
55
75
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FACTOR TITLE: Level, Nature, and Scope of Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility (FacLor #3) PCT. OF TOTAL PTS.1
POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
FACTOR DEFINITIC)N:
This factor is intended to recognize the contribution and value of jobs which have the responsibility for supervising
and managing the job performance of other County employees. The factor focuses on three elements of supervisory or
managerial responsibility: (a) the level of authority exercised, as measured by the nature and number of subordinate
employee levels over which the incumbent has responsibility, (b) the relative complexity of the work systems or general
management systems of the division or work unit, and (c) the supervisor's or manager's span of control, as measured by
the size of the subordinate population.
Fiictor Degree Factor Level
Level of Supervisory or Managerial
Authority Exercised
Complexity of the
Work or General
Mgt. System
Total No. of FTEs Reporting Directly and Indirectly
11.9-20 I C. 21-40 1 n, 41-80 E. 81-200 F. More than 200
• No Supervisory or Managerii
Authority
• Leader
• Working Supervisor
• Supervisor
• 1st Level Manager
m 2nd Level Manager
• Administrative Manager
•dlighest Level of Managerial
Authority Within the Division
NOTE: Engineers functioning as
Project Managers will be
.credited as 8A on this
factor.
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3. Routine
4. High
5. Routine
6. High
7, Routine
8. High
9. Routine
0. High
11. Routine
3 6 9 12
.23, 26 29 32
43 .
33 36 39 42
46 49 52
'
53 ' 56 .59 • 62
' -
. _
13 16 19 22
63 . 66 69. 72
73 76 :79 82
83 86 89 ' 92
93 96 99 102'
57 60
67 70
77 80
87 90
17 _1
47
37
50
40
20
27 30
. Routine
. High
103 I 106 I 109 I. 112
113 I 116 I 119 I 122
5. Routine
6. High 133
123
.136
126
139
129 132
142
1 ,10
150
Note: The relative eamileafti_of the work or general management system is a judgement, based on factors that include ▪ consideration of:
• the organizational structure of the system io the policies by which the system is directed
• the legislative requirements within whlch the • the eveness of the ”stem's wczAflow
system must operate
'a the requirement to follow technical or • the number and sequence of transactions carried our
scientific methods
4 the use of 0 e, .
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Problem Solving FACIOR !ILE:
'AANYMPleftell• ' —1.041 1 , FACTOR DEFINITION:
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'(Factor #4) • PCT. OF TOTAL PT'S.: 12 .5
*(14.570)
Factor
Degree
,
Degree Definition
1
2
3
4
5
POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
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This factor reflects the degree to which the incumbent is normally required to gather and/or use information
(quantitative or qualitative) in order to solve problems or reach decisions regarding appropriate courses of action.
The factor is constructed to tap a)progressively increasing requirements for integrating and interpreting information, and
b) progressively increasing requirements to make decisions in areas where an analytical process, rather than reliance on precedent
alone, or available direction is required. The factor does not consider the job incumbent's accountability for
decisions reached as a result of problem solving activities.(This concept is addressed in a separate factor.) The
purpose of this factor is to recognize differences among County jobs In the demands that they place on incumbents to
Identify problems, to analyze their probable causes, and to reach decisions regarding appropriate solutions.
The job involves minimal or no problem solving activity. If jot-related problems occur, they are generally referred
to the supervisor for solutiOn. Examples of typical problem solving activities might include recognizing and pointing
out equipment malfunctions, identifying the proper format for a typing job, verifying simple calculations.
The job involves basic information gathering and interpretation activities, using factual information and/or written
policies, procedures or specifications, and relying as necessary on readily available precedent. The problems faced
are not difficult or complex, and decisions regarding the proper course of action generally follow automatically.
The job involves gathering and interpretation of factual information, often in cases where the it must be sought
out and its usefulness/accuracy verified. Precedent or guidelines are available to help in reaching decisions.
The problems faced may reachia moderate level of complexity.
•
The job includes problem soling activities that are decidedly complex, including some elements or information,
that remain intangible or which are of unknown reliability. Established methods, procedures, or precedent a're
available to help in solving most, but not all problems.
The job involves problems that are highly complex and which require interpreting and integrating large amounts of
data or information, much or which remains intangible and of limited or unknown reliability. Established methods,
procedures or precedent are available to help in solving most but not all problems.
The job involves gathering and interpreting data, much of which is nonquantifiable, and of questionnahle reliability.
6 Pelationships must be identified within apparently unrelated pieces of information, and jugments must be reached
regarding the weight that various sources of information should be, accorded. Little precedent or existing policy
, is available to direct judgments; creative solutions are often required in order to find workable solutions. Examples
might include finding solutions to complex financial or legal problems, evaluation of major programs, or design of
major new management or operational' programs.
kaeies evaluated to fall at level 6 are to be evaluated on the three sublevels located on the following page. Classes evaluated at level
6 can receive no more than 30 pts. on Factor 8, 35 pts. on Factor 9, and 20 pts. on Factor 10.
1 1
FACTOR TITLE: Problem Solving (2nd page continuation) (Factor #4 cont.)
Factor
Degree
Degree Definition
PCT. OF TOTAL PTS: 12.5%
*(14.5%)
Points
145
POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
6.a. 1 Problem solving impacts (a) primarily own functional area (division) or (b) the services to, well-
being of or the civil or legal rights of a limited number of County citizens.
125
6.b. 1 Problem solving impacts (a) a number of County divisions or (b) the services to, well-being of or 135
the civil or legal rights of a substantial number of County citizens.
6.c. 1 Problem solving has (a) County-wide organizational impact or (b) has long-term, major impact on the
services to, the well-being of, or the civil or legal rights of substantial numbers of citizens.
*See asterisked note on previous page.
Is Factor #5) it PACIOR TIRE job-Pelated Communication and Interpersonal Ski PCT OF TOTAL PIS.: io^„
Factor Degree Factor Level
A
Occasiona Periodic Continuous
15 25
35 50
60 75
1 0
30
55,
89 85
Continuous (MJre than J/4
of work tif,)
1U0
o • *op 111.. • N.. Aol • • ' 4.1.
Periodi c (Between !" and 3/4
work time.) of work time.)
Occasional (Less than o
POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
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FACIC)R DEFINITION: •
This factor addresses the Interpersonal contacts (in person, b y phone, or otherwise) in which the incumbent must normall y
en g a ge (excludin g those contacts between supervisor and suh,ordinatO in order to perform the job, and the fre q uenc y of such
contacts. The factor focuses on the basic inter Fersonal and communications skills that are used in performing the contact
successfull y . In selectin g the placement of a job within the matrix of job evaluation points, a jud g ment should Le reached
first re g arding the de g ree that represents the most demanding t y pe of contacts of those encountered in the job, 101104-
('d by a second jud g ment re g arding the fre q uenc y with which such contacts occur. It is assumed that, as a condition of em-
plo y ment, incumbents are expected to refrain from disclosin g any confidential information that is so desi g nated by the County,
and which comes to their attention during the course of the job.
The job involves contacts normally
limited to exchanging basic infor-
mation (directing or greeting vis-
itors/callers or the public, pro-
1 viding information from public re-
cords, etc.) The nature of the con-
tact is straightforward, with little
discretion being required in decid-
ing how or what to •communicate.
The job ibvolves contacts that re-
quire basic instruction or persua-
sion of others, or use of tact in
2 dealing with potentially sensitive
situations. The incumbent must ex-
ercise a limited amount of discre-
tion in deciding how or what to
communicate.
The job involves contacts that call
for diplomacy and a moderate level
of discretion in deciding how or
what to communicate. The incumbent
3 is called on to instruct or persuade
others. Also includes jobs in
which situations could easily become
sensitive or the source of inter-
personal (or physical) confrontation.
The job involves communicating and
dealing with people in situations
4 that have a high likelihood of
becoming sensitive or confronta-
tional. Contacts req uire ability
to interact in extremely delicate,
sensitive and/or complex sitituatioas.
Contacts frequently involve difficult
negotiations requiring a well devel-
oped sense of strategy and timing
to get results.
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1r77171.71TSTIre"Z;
OB EVALUATION PLAN
(Factor #6)
POINT FACTOR
••n•..11,04a.. AO' .4.. 0.111* 0440W ..10- nuiwer
FACTOR TITLE:Acco biunta--li.t y PCT. OF TOTAL P1 7775.. 13%
FAC1OR DEFINITION: *(17.5%
Factor Degree Factor Level
line Type and Number of Internal OT External Individuals, Groups
or Organizations the Job Incumbent Is Answerable To Are:
DEFINITIONS
• Im7tediate Super v i s ion : The job
iocurAent is directl y account-
able to one or more supervisors
for efficient and effective
completion of job duties and
responsibilities.
• Noncoritrolliny: lime nature of
the accountabilit y relationship
req uires onl y that actions or
decisions must be communicated,
before or after the fact, for
g eneral informational purposes.
The internal or external indivi-
duals, g roups or or ganizations
do not have authorit y to
control or impose le g al sanc-
tions concernin g the incumbent's
decisions or actions.
• Contro lling: The nature of tic
accountability relationship re-
quires that actions or deci-
sions must he approved and/or
authorized, either before or
after their execution. The in-
ternal or external invidual
g roup OT or g anization has docu-
mented or le g al control author-
ity.
14 —
Noncontrollinz
1-3 4 or More
D.
Controllinf
—1
1-3 4 or More
__—
E. If •
1-3
10 I 12 I 16 20 I 24 I 30
20 22 I 26 30 4 I 49
35 I 37 I 41 45 I 49 I 55
Immediate Supervision
I Supv. I 2 or • Supv. I Supv.
This factor measures three elements associated with the concept of job accountabilit y : a) the level of discretion an individual t ypicall y exercises
prior to or after takin g actions or makin g decisions in conjunction with per assi g ned duties and responsibilities ; b) the Hie of in or
exteroal individuals, g roups or or g anizations the job incumhent is answerable to ; and c) the nu mber of internal or external individuuls, g roups or
org anizations the job incumbent is answerable to. In selectin g the placement of a job within the matrix of job evaluation points, a jud gement should
he reached first re garding the extent of discretion associated with the majorit y of the job incumbent's actions or decisions. ihcn, a second jud g e-
ment should be made re g ardin g the_highe s t_lovel_of riecountabilit y_relatio nship imposed on actions taken or decisions made b y the job incumbent. Is
the relationship that of "immediate supervision", of a "noncontrolling nature", or of a "controlling nature"? (See Definitions.)
lbe Extent of Discretion Associated With
the th e Job
Actions or Decisions:
I. Work Is performed under direct or close
supervision. Detailed and specific pro-
eedures and instructions (written or
verbal are followed. Decisions must be i
made after consulting internal/external ,
individuals, groups or organizations.
2. Work is performed under limited supervi-1
sion, followin g standardized procedures ,
for routine assignments. Uses some dis-
cretion in applying policies and proce-
dures. Refers only unusual situations !
to internal/external inviduals, groups I
or organizations for decisions.
3. Work is performed under general supervi-
sion, following established practice 1111
performing most assignments. Often i
plans and carries out own work. Makes
decisions when general instructions, es-
tablished methods or defined precedents
indicate action to be taken, but unusual,
situations are referred to internal/ex- '
ternal individuals, groups or organiza-
tions. ' I
a..to.,..06..*****************..****.**,
- Factor degrees continued on next page.;-
04.1,40.61,04f/apileall,0•Or0,46400a0411 n 111111111111iteo
*See asterisked note on following
page. ,
Factor Dogma Factor Loyd
The Type and Number of Internal or External Individuals, Groups
or Organizations the Job Incumbent Is Answerable To Arc:
Immediate Supervision , Noncontrolling
1 Supv. 1 2 or • Supv.1 1-3 14 or ?due
Controllin
1-3 4 or More
A. I B.
*
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FACTOR TITLE:
01,06-40' NiP.4.400404.40*.a. wow POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
00n•••44.wtogr".0.4, *A, • • *MOW •11n.
Accountability (2nd loge Cnntinuation,
=========Tsc7mnatmeamootsa y
, PCT. OF TOTAL PT.: 13; (Factor #6 cont.)
FACTOR DEFINITION: *(17.5%)
This factor measures three elements Associated with the concept of Job accountability: a) the Icvel of discretion an individual typically exercises
prior to or after taking actions or making decisions in conjunction with performing assigned duties and responsihilitics; b) the tyfc of internal or
external individuals, groups or organizations the Job incumbent is answerable to: and c) tire number of internal or external individuals, groups or
organizations the job incumbent is answerable to. In selecting the placement Of a Job within-ihe matrix of Job evaluation points, a judgement should
be reached first regarding the extent of discretion associated with the majority of the job incumbent's actions or decisions. Then, a second judge-
ment should be made regarding the hlEhest level of accountability rclationshlp_imposed on actions taken or decisions rade by :he job incumbent. Is
the relationship that of "immediate supervision", of a "noncontrolling nature", or of a "controlling nature"? (Sec Definitions.)
6 are to be evaluated on the four .sublevels
Classes evaluated at level 6 can receive no more
on Factor 9 and 20 pts. on Factor 10.
- 15
The Uxtent of Discretion Associated With
the ii:ij'nviii-T-TrikTjailncumbent's
Actions or Decisions: •
4. —Work is performed under direction.
Duties and responsibilities nrc received
in the form of results expected, due
dates, and general procedures to bc
followed.
S. Work is performed under limited direction
Duties end responsibilities arc received
in the form of results expected, but .
• there is considerable freedom to
determine procedures to be followed and
due dates. •
6. Work is performed under general direction
Polies and responsibilities are typically
In the form of broad goals and/or areas
of responsibility, There is substantial
latitude for independent action in settini
objectives and deciding how to proceed.
*Classes evaluated to fall at le
located on the following page.
than 30 pts. on Factor 8, 35 pt
DEFINITIONS
• Immediate Soilerylsion: The job
incumbent is directly account-
able to one or rare suT'ervisors
for efficient and effective
completion of job duties and
responsibilities.
• Noncontrolling: The nature of
tine accountability relationship
requires only that actions or
decisions must be co7.7.unicated,
before or after the fact, for
general informational purposes.
The internal or external indivi-
duals, groups or organizations
do not have authority to
control or impose legal sanc-
tions concerning the inctizrbent's
decisions or actions.
• Controllinr: The nature of the
accountability relationship re-
quires that actions or deci-
sions rust be approved and/or
authorized, either before or
after their execution, The in-
ternal or external invidual
group or orrJni:dtion has
mcntvJ Or legal k:vutrol author-
ity.
175
6.c. Responsible for revenues,
expenses or control of re-
sources of $10,000,000 to
$50,000,000
(2) = Principal Control
Refers to principal responsi-
bility for determining and
justifying the expenditure of
and use of funds and resources
allocated to own functional
area. 6.d. Responsible for revenues,
expenses or control of re-
venues in excess of
$50,000,000
Factor Level
Definitions
Please see imediately_preceding
page for definitions OE immediate
supervision, non-controlling and
controlling.
TYPE OF FINANCIAL CONTROL
The Type and Number of Internal or External Individuals, Groups or Organizations
the Job Incumbent Is Answerable To Are:
ImaAlate Supervision
1 Supv. 12 or + Supv
NoncontroIlim
1-3 1 4 or Mere
Controllin
1-3 1 4 or HITe
(1) = Administrative Control.
Refers to main advisory or Chief
administrative monitoring of funds
which have been allocated to and
are under the direct principal
area or 2) forupst responsibility
for generating revenue to the
County of the amounts 'indicated.
30
6.b. Responsible for revenues,
expenses or control of re-
sources of $1,000,000 to
$10,000,000 -
150 144 I 130
.2,ee asterisked note on previous page. - 16 -
FINANCIAL SCOPE
0.a. Responsible for revenues,
expenses or control of re-
sources of less than
$1,000,0JJ
110
130
POINT FACTOR J .EVALUATION PLAN
FACTOR TITLE: Accountability (3rd Page Continuation) (Factor #6 cont.) PCT. OF TOTAL PTS: 13%
*07.5%)
In selecting the placement of a job within this matrix of job evaluation points for the four sublevels under degree level
6, a judgement should be reached first regarding the financial scope of the job. A second judgement should be made regarding
the type of financial control (see definitions of administrative and principal) exercised by the job incumbent. Third, a
judgement should be made regarding the highest level of accountability relationship imposed on the job incumbent (e.g.
immediate supervision, non-controlling or controlling.)
p ,......:trxrmi=nomp=r3=rr..nrffluzr.a.:trztzt-.=--
FAC1OR TITLE : Demands For Mental Concentration (Factor #7) PCT. OF TOTAL PIS.: 7
E—c—tor
Degree
2
3
II
A
5
POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
ri\cloR DEFINITION:
This factor is intended to measure the degree to which the job normally requires the incumbent to exercise and maintain
mental concentration in order to perform successfully. In determining the degree that Lest fits the job, consider (a) the
leyel_of_dptail with which the incumbent must work, (b) the number or volume of activities, tasks, or issues that must he
'dealt with at or about the same time, (c) the pressures under which the job is performed, and (d) the LTesonoo of interruptions,
distractions, or other influences under which the incumbent must perform. This factor addresses jobs that involve workinr7
primarily with and concentrating on "things" (typing, machinery, numbers, people), and jobs that involve working with and
concentrating on "ideas" (facts-, policies, laws, plans). The key_ concept to be considered is the degree to which the job
places a burden on the incumbent to concentrate, in either major area, under various forms of outside pressures or stress.
Pon Degree Definition
The job normally requires little or no mental concentration. The flow of work, and the types of tasks
performed do not demand close attention, and do not present problems in overcoming or avoiding interruption.
The job involves intermittent periods (less than 10 percent of work time) during which the incumbent is required
to maintain a high level of mental concentration. The timing and duration of these periods might be unpredictable,
and might result from surges, in workload, contacts with other people in a stressful situation, or the occurrence
of certain highly detail-oriented tasks that are a relatively infrequent part of the job. During these times,
the volume or pace of work is high and/or tight schedules or deadlines must be met. Interruptions, distractions,
or other influences might also be present.
The job involves regular periods (up to 50 percent of work time) during which the incumbent is required to main-
tain a high level of mental concentration. The timing and duration of these periods is generally predictable,
they arc viewed as a normal part of the job's overall content, and they result from the necessity to perform
highly detail-oriented tasks, from. situations involving stressful contacts with other people, high pressures
to produce,, or other situations that increase the level of pressure or stress on the incumbent.
The job involves substantial periods (up to 75 percent of work time) during which the incumbent is required to
maintain a high level of mental concentration. Because they represent a major part of the job, these periods
are predictable, and are viewed as a normal part of the job's overall content. These periods might arise from
the various causes cited in the preceding degree definitions.
The job involves a nearly constant (up to 100 percent of work time) requirement for the 'incumbent to maintain
a high level of mental concentration,
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Factor Degree Faclor Level
A
Occusional Peei\odic Continuous
5 5
Periodic (fletween Li and 3/4 Continuous Wore than 3/4
of work time.) of work time.)
10
Occasional (less than ¼ of
work time.)
- 18 -
or
an
15 -71")
, 25 30 21)
\‘„
POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
the Job
1 -17.1E17.
FACTOR IIILE: Physical Demands of (Factor #8) PG OF TOTAL PIS.:
*(3%) EM:1()R DEVINITION:
This factor addresses the type, and the frequency of physical demands placed on the job incumbent. The factor focuses on
characteristics of the job such as the normal amount of weight handled or the normal amount of force that must be exerted,
the work positions that the incumbent must assume (sitting, standing, bending, etc.), and the basic physical activities
that the incumbent must carry out on a day-to-day basis (pushing, pulling, lifting, balancing, climbing, etc:J. The
factor does not consider the physical working conditions in which these activities are carried out (This concept is
considered in a separate factor.) In selecting the placement of a job within the matrix below, a judgment should be
reached first regarding the degree that reflects the most demanding physical aspect of the job, followed by a second
judgment regarding the frequency with which this requirement is encountered.
The incumbent is seated comfortably,
doing light work (paperwork, tele-
1 phone or radio communication, etc.).
Limited physical exertion is required
to perform the job.
The -job involves standing, walking,
lifting of light objects, or exertion
of small amounts of force. This
might be observed as carrying pack -
2 ages, small parts, or other.objects
of up to about 10 pounds inweight,
driving a vehiclel-repeated standing
and sitting, etc. No unusual physica
exertion or coordination is involved.
The job involves physical exertion
such as bending, stooping, or sitting
in a comfined position. Exercise Of
specific physical effort such as
balancing, climbing, operation of
heavy vehicles or other equipment
requiring coordination of controls
and exertion of forces of about 10
pounds.
ClAses evaluated at: level 6 on Fact
4 or Factor 6 can receive no more ti
1 30 pts. on this factor.
-7.Trz .777-,.-z-rmr'rrrzrrarrasrazymrt - *44 041110 001,4410.4 44014 4ti', 4 ,' A
FM:10R TITLE: Physical Demands of the Job (continued) (Factor #8) PCT. OF TOTAL PTS.: s"„
FACTOR DEFINITION:
rit
Factor Level
A
Occasional Periodic Continuous
•35 40 30
45 50 40
Occasional (less than IA of
work time.)
Periodic (Detween 14 and 3/4 Continuous (Mare than 3/1 . , of work time.) of work time.)
*Classes evaluated at level 6 on Fal
4 of Factor 6 can receive no more C
30 pts.. on this factor.
or
an
POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
Factor Degree
The job involves physical exertion
such as bending, stooping, or sittinr
in a combined position. Exercise of
specific physical effort such as
4 balancing, climhina, operation of
heavy vehicles or other equipment
requiring coordination of controls
and exertion of forces of about 50 ,
pounds.
The job involves heavy physical ;
exertion. Loads, or force exerted,'
generally exceed 50 pounds and are '
encountered as part of the job.
5 The work results in high levels of ,
physical exertion and fatitue
throughout the normal work day.
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POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
T7.= -1=7. •-•-•^1=_ 7:1-77======r===:1: si. Z_'.21-z. i.:1-7....::.:L====
FACTOR DEFINITION:
or Health Hazards Associated With the Job
Thi'q FAr.tnr ArWrocqpc thn tvons of accident or health hazards assnriated with 1
_ .
Till's factor addresses the types of accident or health hazards assoefated with the job that canrut be (AiminaLed completely
FACTOR DEFINITION:
FACTOR TITLE: A C C 'dent FACTOR TITLE:
*(3.5%)
by use of safety devices or by following prescribed safety procedures, and the frequency of exposure wnicn the inciallent ex-
periences. The factor focuses on risks associated with the equipment, physical environment, people, or materials with which
the incumbent must work in order to perform the job. In selecting the placement of a job within the matrix of 30h evaluatien
points, a judgment should be reached first regarding the degree that represents the_mos_c_proLakle extun'_ of expscre to which
the incumbent is subject (based, to the degree possible, on actual County experience), followed by a sicond judgment re-
garding the frequency with which the exposure takes place. This factor is intended to recognize differences among County
job classifications in the degree to which incumbents are exposed to unavoidable risks to their personal health or well-being.
Accident or Health Hazards Associated With the Job (Factor #9) (Factor #9) PCTI OF TOTAL PTS.: S.s
11
Factor Level Fdclor Degree
A
OccasiOndl Periodi Continuous
5
10 15 20
30 35 ; 25
Occasional (less than t of
work time.)
777
Periodic (Between t and 3/4
of work time.)
C=3
Continuous (More than 3/4
of vmik trmr.)
40 45 55
The tasks performed on the job, and
the location of the work are such
that the incumbent's exposure to ac-
cident and health hazards is unlike-
ly.
The tasks performed on the joh pro-
duce exposure to injuries such as
minor burns, cuts, abrasions, or ,
2.falls. Little or no health hazara
Is involved. Injuries experienced
would not be expected to yield more
than five days lost work time.
1
The tasks performed on the job pro-
duce exposure to injuries (cuts,
fractures, burns, etc.. obtained in
use of equipment, hazardous material,
or contact with dangerous persons),
or health hazards (based on contact
with communicable diseases) that
would be likely to result in nonper-
manent effects, and lost time of
more than five days.
,The tasks performed on the job pro-
duce exposure to incapacitating in-
juries or health hazards. This ex-
4 posure results from the equipment,
people, or work environment in which
the incumbent operates, and would he
likely to result in permanent or—lon
term injury or illness.
*1-11.ases evaluatecl Al. level 6 On Factor 6. or Factor 6 Can receive no more than Th nts. On thie triter,
POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION PLAN
CI FACTOR 111LE: Woirking Conditions
FACTOR DEFINIT ON: FACTOR DEFINITION:
FACTOR 1111E: Working Conditions (Factor #10)
This factor considers the d',2gree to which, as an unavailable part of the job, the incumbent must work under conditions that
are normally viewed as undesirable or disagreeable. The factor focuses an features of thu physical work envirohment that
are linked directly with carrying out the job's normal activities (cold, heat, noise, dust or fumes, strong odors,
cramped workspace, ete,,), an0 the frequency with which these features arc encountered. This factor do ,-; rot address office
"climate control" Prob .lems that are typically not directly linked to tasks the incumbent must perform, rir are job-related
accident or health h, "l:2ards considered. In selecting the placement of a job within the matrix of job evaluatin points,
a judgment should 'oe reached first regrading the degree that is most representative of the job's working conditions, followed
by a second jud9r.ent regarding the frequency with which the conditions are encountered.
7C:=
PCT. OF TOTAL PIS.:
Fdr.:tor Degree Factor Level
A
Oceinnal jjjl Continuous
5 5
20
work is carried out in an agree-
able environment, as generally rep-1 ---- resented by normal office condi-
tions.
The work is carried out in mildly
disaureeatle conditions. Factors
2 .S.uE7—;'s temperature, noise, venti-
lation, the crowded nature of the
work, or other surroundings yield a
perceptible level of discomfort.
The work is carried out in disagree,-
able conditions. Temperature,
noise, or the job's surroundings
3 produce a work environment that
Involves physical or mental accom-
olation in order to perform the
job.
The work is carried out in extrmel_y
disagreeable conditions. Ten;pera-
ture, noise, ventilation, ,.visual
surroundings, or other „factors pro-
4 duce work environunt that demands
exceptional physical or mental cc-
comodation in order to perform the
job.
!yr,: r •
30
10 IS 20
25 30
35 45
-
Occasional (I,ess than of
work time.)
Periodic (Between 1.. and 3/4 Cont.nuous (Mure than 3/4
of work time.) of va.irl:
—21
*Classes evaluated at level 6 on Factor 4 or Factor 6 can receive no more than 20 points on this factor.
SECTION III
I MPLEMENTAT ION PROCEDURES
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE A
METHOD OF ESTABLISHING AND ADJUSTING SALARY GRADE MINIMUM
AND MAXIMUM RATES EACH YEAR
Each fall, the Personnel Department shall compile and analyze data related to movements in
the labor market and the rate of inflation. Annually the plan for evaluating this data shalt
be approved by the Personnel Committee. Utilizing published salary survey data and Personnel
Department conducted salary survey information, the Personnel Department shall make salary
rate comparisons for a number of benchmark classifications. In addition, the Personnel Depart-
ment shall compile and analyze Bureau of Labor Statistics information and other published
documents concerning average salary increases for the current year and projected salary struc-
ture movements in the labor market for the coming year.
During the phase-in years of the modified salary project, the Personnel Department and Depart-
ment of Management and Budget shall formulate and propose to the County Executive a specific
percentage increase in the total salaries expenditures for salary grades 16- L. This proposal
shall include a recommendation for a certain percentage increase for classes not yet fitting
into the salary grade range. Classes with maximum rates above the salary grade maximum will
receive smaller percentage increases than the salary grade range increases. The maximum in-
crease in any one year for any class below the salary grade maximum shall be capped at 10%
unless modified by the Board of Commissioners. The County Executive shall review the proposals
and make a final recommendation to the Personnel Committee and Board of Commissioners.
Eventually, all classes within grades 16 - 21 will phase into their recommended salary grade
maximum rates. Subsequently recommendations will be made only for percentage increases to
the salary grade ranges. Increases to the salary grade ranges shall be referred to as salary
structure movement.
Historital data comparing movements of the labor market and rate of inflation to the Oakland
County salary structure movement shall be maintained by the Personnel Department.
The salary grade table shown on the following page shall be considered the starting point
salary grade table based upon 1986 salary rates and shall be adjusted in 1987 and subseouent
years in the manner described in the previous paragraphs of Implementation Procedure A.
1986 SALARY GRADE RANGES ( TARGETS )
Grade Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year _
16 30,625 32,462 34,300 36,137 37,975 39,813
17 32,310 34,248 36,187 38,125 40,064 42,003
18 34,088 36,133 38,178 40,223 42,268 44,314
19 35,962 38,120 40,278 42,436 44,594 46,751
20 38,119 40,406 42,693 44,980 47,267 49,555
21 40,787 43,234 45,681 48,128 50,575 53,023
i)
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IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE B
IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SALARY SYSTEM
(MOVEMENT OF EMPLOYEES ONTO NEW SYSTEM)
During the phase-in period for the new salary system, a dual set of salary ranges shall be
maintained for each classification. The new salary range for the classification will be
established in accordance with the recommended salary grade range for the class. The current
system salary range for each class shall be maintained during the phase-in period. The current
system and new system salary ranges may be increased annually as described in Implementation
Procedure A.
While the new system salary range and current system salary range for a particular class have
different maximum rates, current employees will remain in their current system salary range.
When maximum rates for the new system and current system merge, current employees at the max-
imum step will be placed in the new system salary range. Employees below the maximum step
will be placed in the new system salary range when they reach the maximum step of their current
system salary range.
New employees may be hired into either the current salary range for their class or the new
salary range for their class according to the following guidelines:
1. When the new salary range maximum for a classification is lower than the current salary
range maximum, new employees will he hired into the new salary range.
2. In cases where a new salary range maximum is higher than the current salary range,
new employees will be hired into the current system salary range, if the current
system range minimum is lower than the new system salary range minimum.
3. No new employees shall be hired at a higher rate than current employees with equal
or greater experience except as permitted under Merit Rule 2, Section V.
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IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE C
EXCEPTIONS TO JOB EVALUATION SALARY GRADE PLACEMENT
It is proposed that the Job Evaluation/Salary Grade Plan provide flexibility in dealing with
a limited number of exceptional salary problems. While the integrity of the Job Evaluation/-
Salary Grade Plan will be dependent upon good faith efforts to adhere to the plan on a con-
sistent basis, provisions must be made through clear procedures to permit exceptions to salary
grade placements in a limited number of cases. The procedures should provide for placement
below the assigned salary grade as well as above it.
It is recommended that all "Exceptions to Job Evaluation Salary Grade Placement" be reviewed
annually to determine whether an exception to the grade placement should continue. Under
no circumstances should a class be evaluated solely to achieve a higher salary grade salary
range. "Exceptions to job Evaluation Salary Grade Placements" must have Board of Commissioners
• approval. The categories under which exceptions may be made to the salary grade placement
salary ranges are as follows:
1. . The main category for exceptions to salary grade placement will be for responding to severe
market conditions. Requests for exceptions in this category would generally be made during
the budget process. The Personnel Department shall recommend exceptions to the Personnel
Committee for the following fiscal year. Extraordinary cases may, however, be considered
during the year. Proposed exceptions should meet three tests:
A. The present salary range maximum for the classification should he shown to be signifi-
cantly below or above (approximately + 15%) the evaluated salary grade salary range
as properly documented by several established labor market surveys.
B. Recent turnover rates for the classification should be significantly above or below
overall County turnover rates.
C. Available qualified job candidates should be significantly fewer or greater than the
norm of available job candidates for other County classifications.
In classes with a single or limited number of positions whose incumbents remain. with the
County, consideration may be given for an exception even though the second and third
conditions have not been met. The market data would have to clearly demonstrate a pressing
case for the exception.
IT. The second category for exceptions to the salary grade placement salary range is for
unique situations such as that of classes in the Prosecuting Attorney department. In this
situation, the County makes no contribution toward retirement, thus the salary ranges
are higher than would normally be expected without this condition,
Requests from department heads or employees for an exception to the job evaluation salary
grade placement shall be reviewed during the budget process. A department head or employer
desiring an exception for a classification to the salary grade placement shall make the
request in writing to the Personnel Department, stating the reasons for the request. The
Personnel Department shall report, review and make recommendations on all such requests to
the Personnel Committee during their budget review. The Personnel Committee shall present
their recommendations for Board approval concurrent with adoption of the budget.
Au exception may be made in very unusual cases to review a request other than during the
budget process. A pressing case must be made by a department head to the Personnel DeparLmenL
for consideration during a budget year. Should the Personnel Department reject the request
as not being of an emergency nature, the department head may request in writing a review
by the Personnel Committee. The Personnel Committee shall first determine whether the request
will be considered during the budget year. The Committee may then schedule the matter for
hearing at a subsequent meeting.
Classes whose designation for an exception to the job evaluation salary grade placement is
eliminated during the annual review shall be placed back onto their designated grade through
a process of not granting increases at the time the salary grade tables are adjusted until
such time as the then current salary rate merges with the designated salary grade range.
Class Code
0802
6915
1620
1695
1669
1689
1746
LISTING OF EXCEPTIONS TO SALARY GRADE PLACEMENT
(Grades 16 and above)
I. Based on Labor Market Conditions
Class Title
Public Health Clinical Dentists
Chief - Production
Manager - Computer Resources
Manager - Systems Services
User Liaison Analyst
Senior Systems Analyst
Data Base Supervisor
Staff Psychiatrist
Chief - Health Division Medical Services
Psychiatrist Director-CMH Board.
Chief - Medical Services
Chief - CME Adult Services
Chief - CME Child Services
Pathologist
Class Code
5920
1783
4800
4808
7827
6890
2566
7130
0865
5726
1713
1690
1691
5298
Based on Unique Situations
Class Title
Assistant Prosecutor III
Senior Trial Lawyer
Chief - Appellate Division
Chief - District & juvenile Court
Chief - Family Support Division
Chief - Circuit Court Division
Chief - Warrants
:IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE D
SALARY GRADE PLACEMENT REVIEWS AND APPEALS
Upon approval of a job evaluation plan there will be a need to provide an opportunity for the review of
the assignment of job evaluation points and salary grade placement. Initially, a number of requests can
be expected from department heads concerned with the original grade placements of some of their employees.
Later as departmental operations and job duties change, new requests can be expected for re-evaluation of
the job and salary grade placement. It is therefore necessary to provide for both a review and appeal pro-
cess. However, such matters are not subject to appeal to the Personnel Appeal Board or the Personnel Committee
except as provided herein. The Personnel Committee may assume jurisdiction of an appeal subject to an
affirmative vote of the Personnel Committee. Due to the potential for a number of review and appeal requests,
it is important that the process be efficient yet fair and open. For these reasons, a review process is
proposed which provides for the appeal of Classifications and Salaries Unit job evaluations by a department
head to a five member review panel representative of the various County operations. It is proposed
that the Job Evaluation Review Panel limit the "hearing" portion of their review in order to conduct reviews
in an efficient manner. The following steps shall be the procedure for handling of reviews and appeals:
A. Plan Implementation Reviews:
1. Department heads desiring to have the job evaluation point and salary grade assignment reviewed
shall notify the Personnel Department in writing.
2. The Classification and Salaries Unit of the Employee Relations Division shall make arrangements
with the department head to meet and discuss the job duties involved and the assignment of job
evaluation points.
3. Department heads wishing further review shall notify the Classification and Salaries Unit in
writing indicating the factors in question and stating reasons why the specific evaluation is
questioned.
4. The Classification and Salaries Unit shall review the Sob evaluation taking into consideration
the material supplied by the department head. If warranted, further discussion should be held
with the department head to assure a thorough understanding of the issues being raised. The
Classification and Salaries Unit shall notify the department head in writing of its re-
evaluation.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE D
SALARY GRADE PLACEMENT REVIEWS AND APPEALS
5. Department heads wishing to appeal the re-evaluation shall notify the Classification and Salaries super-
visor in writing identifying the factors and evaluations which are considered inappropriate and stating
the reasons. The Classification and Salaries Unit supervisor shall schedule an appeal before a Job
Evaluation Review Panel.
The Job Evaluation Review Panel shall consist of five members and shall include:
Two members appointed by the Board of Commissioners; one member appointed by the County Executive; one
member appointed by the Chief Circuit Judge; and one member appointed by the other elected officials
with covered employees. The appointments shall require concurrence by the Personnel Committee. Terms
of office shall be for one year from July 1 to June 30. The Job Evaluation Review Panel shall select
its own Chairperson and determine its own procedures for review and may elect to conduct reviews based
on written materials exclusively or may limit the presentations of the department head and the Classifi-
cation and Salaries unit. The job Evaluation Review Panel shall notify the department head and Classifi-
cation and Salaries unit in writing of its determination.
6. The Personnel Department shall present a quarterly report to the Personnel Committee summarizing:
1) the re-evaluations requested by department heads that were completed and which recommend a change
in grade level; 2) re-evaluations initiated and completed by the Personnel Department which recommend
a change in grade level and are not disputed by the department head involved; and 3) appeals heard by
the Job Evaluation Review Panel where the recommendation results in a change in grade level. Any such
recommended changes must be approved by the Personnel Committee and the Board of Commissioners prior
to becoming effective.
7. Employees desiring to have the evaluation of their classification reviewed because of job evaluation
points or salary grade assignment shall make their request in writing to their Department head or Divi-
sion manager. The Department head or Division manager shall forward the request to the Personnel Depart-
ment along with a recommendation regarding the request. The Personnel Department shall investigate
the request and respond with a determination in writing to the employee. If the determination results
in a salary grade change the Personnel Department shall submit the change for approval to the Personnel
Committee on the quarterly report.
if the employee wishes to appeal the Personnel Department's determination, the employee shall submit
a written request to the Personnel Committee to have the appeal forwarded to the Job Evaluation Review
Panel, citing reasons for the request. The Personnel Committee, based on the written materials submitted
by the employee and Personnel. Department shall determine to either forward the materials to the Job
Evaluation Review Panel or to receive and file the materials without further action.
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IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE D
SALARY GRADE PLACEMENT REVIEWS AND APPEALS
B. On-Going Job Evaluation Plan Reviews and Appeals
1. Following the Job Evaluation Plan implementation, Department heads who feel job duties have changed
significantly so as to warrant a re-evaluation of the classification of a position or positions
may request a re-evaluation in writing to the Classification and Salaries Unit. Department heads
are considered to be an important part of the administration of the new salary plan and should
promptly make a request when they feel job duties have changed sufficiently to warrant either an
upward or downward re-evaluation. The request shall be a statement describing the new job duties.
If a re-evaluation is conducted and the department wishes to appeal the determination, the Department
head shall follow the procedures described in A.5.
Employees who feel their duties have changed significantly and desire a re-evaluation should submit
a request in writing citing the new job duties and reasons for the request, to their Department
head or Division manager. The Department head or Division manager shall forward the request to
the Personnel Department, along with a recommendation regarding the request. If a re-evaluation
is conducted by the Personnel Department and the employee wishes to appeal the determination, the
employee shall follow the procedure described in A.7.
2. The Classification and Salaries Unit may reject the request to conduct a re-evaluation if it is
determined there is an insufficient change in job duties. The initiator of the request shall be
notified in writing if the request for re-evaluation is rejected. Should the Classification and
Salaries Unit reject a re-evaluation request for the department, the rejection may be appealed by
the department head as described in A.5. above. The job Evaluation Review Panel may uphold the
department head and direct the Classification and Salaries Unit .to conduct an evaluation. If a
re-evaluation is conducted as a result of a change in job duties it will proceed as described in
points 4 and 5 of Part A above. Should the Classification and Salaries Unit reject a re-evaluation
request by the employee, the rejection may be appealed by the employee as described in A.7.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE D
SALARY GRADE PLACEMENT REVIEWS AND APPEALS
C. Personnel Department initiated. Reviews
The Classification and Salaries Unit may initiate periodic or special salary grade reviews without
department request in order to assure accuracy of salary grade assignment of employees. The Classi-
fication and Salaries Unit shall notify the department head in writing of the reasons for review. Re-
evaluations proposed by the Classification and. Salaries Unit which result in salary grade changes and
opposed by the department head shall be presented to the job Evaluation Review Panel for a decision.
D. Creation of New Classes
The Classification and Salaries Unit shall recommend the need for new classifications and the original
assignment of job evaluation points. Creation of new classes and initial salary grade placement shall
require Board of Commissioners approval. A department head wishing a review of the Classification and
Salaries Unit recommendations shall make their request prior to consideration by the Personnel Committee.
An appeal to the job Evaluation. Review Panel shall be conducted prior to consideration to establish
the class by the Personnel Committee.
SECTION IV
RECOMMENDED GRADE TABLE MAXIMUMS
SECTION TV - RECOMMENDED GRADE TABLE MAXIMUMS
Included in this section is a listing of the recommended 1986 grade table maximums showing the per-
centage differential between each of the grades. For reference, the grade table maximums for grades
1 - 15 are also shown with the percentage differentials between these grade maximums. Naturally the
maximum for grade 16 was driven to some degree by the maximum of grade 15. The maximum for grade 21
was set very close to the current rate of virtually all of the classes falling into grade 21. An
effort was made to have reasonable differentials between the grades while keeping in mind the salary
survey data. These recommended grade table maximums will be used as a 1986 implementation base to
which any Board approved adjustment to the grade table for 1987 will be applied.
Included in this section also are two separate listings. One is a listing of all classes in each salary
grade, the 1986 current maximum step for each class and the recommended salary grade maximum for each
grade. Following this is a listing of salary survey data from available labor market surveys. Pre-
ceeding the survey information is an explanation of the surveys included in the report. It is import-
ant to note that it is much more difficult to utilize survey data, especially "on-shelf" data, for
comparing classes in grades 16 - 21 than for classes in grades 1 - 15. For example, survey data for
a public health nurse may be relatively clear due to fairly uniform job duties across various agencies
while data for a Manager of Public Health may be much more difficult due to differences in educational
requirements of the various agencies (i.e., Bachelors prepared, Masters in Public Health or licensure
as a physician) and also differences in job duties (i.e., size of staff, budget, degree of accounta-
bility, etc.) While survey data for these classes is helpful in determining grade table maximums,
all appropriate survey data should be considered for a grade, or grades, and a determination made based
on the composite information.
1986 GRADE MAXIMUMS
(r ode 7
Crlde Maximum Diffr,ricp
A. Approved Under Plinse 1 1 16,011
2 16,626 3,0
3 17,212 3.7
4 17,831 3.7
5 18,823 5.3
6 19,813 5.3
7 20,862 5.9
8 22,918 9.9
9 25,186 9.9
10 27,676 9.9
11 30,413 9.9
12 32,095 5.5
13 33,873 5.5
14 35,753 5.5
15 37,738 5.5
B. Recommended Under Phase 2 16 39,813 5.5
17 42,003 5.5
18 44,314 5.5
19 46,751 5.5
20 49,555 6.0
21 53,023 7.0
COMPARISON OF MAXIMUM SALARIES WITH TARGET MAXIMUMS
(GRADES 16 - 21)
CLASS
POINT RANGE GRADE CODE CLASSIFICATION
MAX AS A
JOB t OE MAXIMUM TARGET 3 OF
PIS POS. SALARY GRADE. MAX GRADE MX
520 - 559 16 7720 TOXICOLOGIST 553 i 32345 39813 81.2
1711 COO-- NURSING SERVICES !::q 1 34381 39813 06.4
6875 SR. PSYCHOLOGIST 1.38 5 49725 39813 102.3
4674 CHF-E & I ADM. SVCS. !,::8 1 41051 39813 105.1
1688 CHF-CTY & SPECIAL AUD. 538 1 37101 39813 93.2
2002 CIVIL ENGINEER III 538 13 39787 39013 99.9
0555 ADM ASST-ENV HLTH SVCS 543 1 37101 39813 93.2
1766 CHF CHILD. VILL. FROG, 544 1 37294 39813 93.7
1747 CHF CHILD. VILL. 101 41< 547 1 37294 39813 93.7
4910 MGR-PROBATE CASE FLOW 547 1 49113 39813 123.4
1 666 CHF-ENV. HEALTH ACT. 552 I 35162 39813 88.3
1480 CHF-ADT HLTH & ERR DIS 552 • 1 35142 39813 00.3
1707 CHF-PH CLIN. & SP. FRG 552 1 35142 39013 88.3
4350 JUVENILE COURT REFEREE 552 4 38654 39813 97.1
1712 CHF-PH FIELD NURSING 557 1 35162 39813 88.3
2632 COP--TAX ADMINISTRATION 559 1 37507 39813 94.2
560 -599 17 3880 FOE REFEREE 560 10 42604 42003 101.4
2121 COO FINANCE OFFICER 562 i 37507 42003 89.3
1696 CHE- P & R ADMIN. SERV 567 1 37101 42003 86.3
0738 ASST, MGR. NIRO: & REG 572 1 41 851 42003 99.6
1650 CHE-YOUTH ASST. SE (IV. 572 1 37294 42003 00.0
0211 ADM ASST-DIR PLAN/EVAL 573 1 40725 42003 97.0
SR. PSYCHOLOGIET-CMH 575 i 40725 42003 97.0
0731 ASST. MGR. F. M. & 0. 577 1 49911 42003 97.4
1095 BUSINESS ADMIN SHERIFF 500 1 39093 42003 93.1
0153 ADM. ASST. - CMH SVCS, 594 1 41651 42003 99.6
600 - 659 10 1747 CHF-WATER & SEWER OPER 602
5050 MENTAL HLTH CLIN. SUPV 611
0325 ASST. CHF. ENG.-S&W 612
1727 CIF-SPECIAL ACCOUNTING 616
1472 COP--INST. & ALTO ACCTS 619
0223 ADMIN. HEALTH ED. SERV 622
1664 COP-CEO. ACCOUNTING 622
0220 ADM-ENV. HLTH SERV. 627
0228 ADM-PERE&PREVHLTH SRV 630
3801 FOE REFEREE SUPV 638
0325 ASST. CHI. ENG,-SOL.W. 643
4817 MANAGER-SAFETY 646
6500 SR. ASST. CORP. COONS. 648
0325 ASST, CHF ENG.-DRAIN 651
5500 ' PROBATE CT. COUNSEL 650
1 44525 44314 100.5
4 44356 44314 104.6
1 43735 44314 98.7
1 41051 41314 94.4
1 411151 44314 94.4
1 37497 44314 84.6
1 41051 44314 94.4
1 41851 44314 94.1
1 41851 44314 94.4
2 43820 44314 98.9
1 43735 44314 90.7
1 37101 44314 63.7
3 46356 44314 104.6
1 43735 44314 98.7
1 40725 44314 91.9
660 - 719 19 2715 DEP. CI . ADMIN. 669 1 39442 46751 84.4
1550 CHIEF ENGINEER -DRAIN 681 1 46400 46751 99.2
4709 MGR-ANIMAL CONTROL 693 1 35162 46751 75.2
0218 ADM, PERS. PROP. AUDIT 701 1 45418 46751 97.1
0219 ADM. REAL PROP. APPR. 704 1 45410 46751 97.1
1694 CHF-DIST CT & IV MG. 705 1 37534 46751 00.3
4830 MGR-VETERANS SVCS. 705 1 37101 46751 79.4
1630 CHE-DD RETARD. SERV. 709 1 48608 46751 104.0
1299 CHF-ASST FOC OPER. 709 1 46356 46751 99.2
4815 MGR-REIMBURSEMENT 710 1 41051 46751 89.5
4826 MGR. MARKET. & RE.YEARG 712 1 46500 46751 99.5
MAX AS A
CLASS JOB 1- OF MAXIMUM TARGEF % OF
GRADE CODE CLASSIFICAVION PIS POS. SALARY GRADE MAX GRADE MX
. _ -------
4010 MANAGER-PURCHASING 715 i 41 851 46751 89.5
4603 MGR. BUSINESS DEVELOP /17 I 41 851 46751 09.5
720 - 779 20 4797 111;R•GRANT E & T 720 1 47295 49555 95,4
4006 MGR-SEL PLACEMENT& EEO 735 i 41 851 49555 84.5
4004 MG1L-M.C.E. 742 1 50107 49555 101.1
4799 MGR-PLANNING 743 1 41851 49555 04.5
0575 ASST. DIR. PERSONNEL 747 1 45960 49555 92.7
4044 MGR. CHILD. VILLAGE 747 1 45418 49555 91,7
4807 MGR-JUV. FIELD SERV. 747 1 41051 49555 84.5
4795 MGR-EME & DIE. CONTROL 756 1 40597 17555 01.9
4812 MGR-PROBATE ES 101376110 756 1 40561 49555 81.9
4801 MGR-FACILITIES ENG. 760 1 47295 49555 95,4
4788 MGR-COMM. DEVELOPMENT 766 1 47295 49555 95,4
4706 MGR-008ITING 767 1 47295 49555 95.4
4005 MGR-MILLYEE RELATIONS 770 I 45410 49555 91.7
2225 MGR-RES & OLIN SERV, 775 1 53860 49555 108.7
780 & Above
21 4802 MGR- F. M. & 0. 701 1 47295 53023 09.2
4703 MGR-AVIATION 784 1 52923 53023 99.8
4807 MGR- P & 8 DIVISION 790 1 52923 53023 99.8
4791 MGR-CMH SERVICES 795 i 52923 53023 99.8
4784 MGR-ACCOUNTING 796 1 52923 53023 99.8
3790 FIRST ASST. CORP, COON 007 1 49328 57023 93.0
0225 HEALTH DIVISION MGR 809 i 52923 53023 99.0
4787 MGR-BUDGETING 810 i 52923 53023 99.8
3075 FRIEND OF THE COURT 811 1 50107 53023 94,5
4798 MGR-EQUALIZATION 017 1 52923 53023 99.8
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EXPLANATION OF SALARY SURVEY DATA
Where possible, on-shelf published surveys were reviewed to obtain data on classifications in each
salary grade. A total of 13 published survey documents were utilized to prepare the salary survey
comparisons. In some instances, data from previous surveys conducted by the Personnel Department were
included or special telephone surveys were completed by the Personnel Department to provide additional
survey data. Data from Personnel Department conducted surveys is identified as "O.C. Special Survey."
The classes for which salary survey data is shown include 65 employees, or 60% of employees in grades
16 and above.
Thirteen different published surveys were reviewed. A brief explanation of each of the surveys is
given below:
1.) Michigan Association of Counties - 1986'
An annual salary and fringe benefit survey conducted annually and sponsored by the Michigan
Association of Counties. Averages of the maximum rates shown for those Counties over 250,000
in population were included in the data.
2.) Michigan Municipal League - 1985
An annual salary survery of Michigan municipalities conducted by the Michigan Municipal League.
Averages of the maximum rates for only those cities over 50,000 in population in MML's survey
area I (generally the Detroit metropolitan area extending outward to Mount Clemens, Pontiac, Ann
Arbor and Fiat Rock) were included.
3.) Detroit Area Survey - 1986
A large metropolitan area survey of over 200 employers, predominately of business and industry
firms ranging in size from under 100 to over 5,000 employees. Information from this survey has
been included for the average maximum rate and/or for the Weighted Average of Weighted Averages
(W.A.W.A.). The W.A.W.A. designation reflects the amount being received by the average employee.
The W.A.W.A. amount gives heavier weight to the very large employers who have more employees in
a class.
4.) Court Employees Compensation Survey - 1986
This survey is conducted annually by the office of the State Supreme Court Administrator of all
Michigan Courts. The data shown. reflects the average of the maximum rates of Counties over
250,000 population having a. comparable class.
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EXPLANATION OF SALARY SURVEY DATA
5.) Visiting Nurses Association - 1986 (Local Survey)
A survey of 31 Detroit metropolitan area agencies (including Oakland. and Macomb agencies), pri-
marily hospitals but including several private home care services and the county governments of
Wayne, Macomb and Oakland. The rates shown are the average maximum step rates. The survey is
conducted by the Visiting Nurses Association.
6.) St. Louis County - Nationwide County Salary Survey -1986
The St. Louis County Survey is conducted annually by St. Louis County Civil Service Commission.
The 1986 survey includes data from 33 counties nationwide, generally considered to be of compara-
ble size and population. Oakland County has been a participant in the survey for several years.
7.) Hennepin County National Public Sector Survey - 1985
This public sector survey reflects rates in effect in December 1985. It includes information
from 19 counties nationwide, again considered comparable to Oakland County. Oakland County was
also a participant in this survey. Rates included are weighted average rates or average maximum
rates.
8.) Business and Legal Reports - 1986 Exempt Compensation Survey
This survey includes responses from 360 organizations in various industries nationwide. Survey
data is categorized by industry type (e.g. government), geographic area and company size based
on number of employees.
9.) Professional Income of Engineers - 1985
This is an annual survey conducted by the Engineering Manpower Commission and includes responses
from 339 organizations. Survey data is categorized by type of industry and geographic location
and reflects rates actually paid based on years of experience beyond the B.S. degree for super-
visory and non-supervisory engineers. Rates included in the salary survey comparisons are median
rates.
EXPLANATION OF SALARY SURVEY DATA
10.) Source_ILLirELtiLII_L_19_§6Engineering Salary Survey
This survey information is published by an engineering recruiting firm. Rates reflected in the
survey comparison data are median rates shown in this report.
11.) Dallas County - 1985 Survey of Selected Counties
Dallas County surveyed selected counties with populations over 500,000 for certain higher level
classifications. Rates reflected are those in effect in February 1985. Information included
in the 16 - 21 salary survey comparison is for average weighted actual salaries or for average
maximum rates as shown in this report.
12.) Michigan Hospital Association - 1986
This survey includes information reported from hospitals throughout Michigan_ Rates shown for the
salary comparisons are from average actual rates or average maximum rates for hospitals in the
Southeast area of Michigan.
13.) Michigan Occupational Wage Information - 1986
This report is prepared by the Michigan Employment Security Commission and is a compilation of
extractions from diversified sources. Rates included in the salary survey comparisons are those
shown as maximum rates for senior level employees and for supervisory or administrative levels
where appropriate.
O. C. Class
1986
O. C. Max Survey Survey Data
39,787 '86 Detroit Area W.A.W.A. 39,492
Svr. Av, Max 46,519
Av, Max 38,438
Av Max (Govt) 41,508
Av Max (500+) 39,728
'85 P.T.E. Med. (East N. Cent)
37,050
'86 Source Eng. Med. 45,100
'86 St. Louis
'86 B.L.R.
SURVEY DATA
Grade 16 Senior Psychologist 40,725 '85 Hennepin W.A. 37,032 Av.
Max 39,336 (Ph.D.
No Supv.)
Toxicologist 32,345 '86 St. Louis Max 39,715
Public Health Clin Dentist 45,418 '86 St. Louis
'86 M.A.C.
Av. Max 46,519
Av, Max 43,783 (Pop.
over 250,000)
Civil Engineer III
Juvenile Ct. Referee
Grade 17 FOC Referee
Grade 18 Admin. Health Educ.
Admin. Env. Health
38,654 '86 M.A.C.
42,604 '86 Ct Empl.
Comp Sur
37,497 '86 St. Louis
'86 St. Louis
'85 Dallas
'86 M.A.C.
Av, Max 39,020 (Pop.
over 250,000)
Av, Max 40,492
Av. Max 36,715
Av. Max 51,035
Av, Max 46,860
Av, Max 39,946
41,851
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Manager-Animal Control 35,162 '86 M.A.C. Av. Max 33,007 (Pop.
over 250,000)
'86 0.C. Spec Av. Max 45,241
Surv.
0. C. Class
1986
0, C. Max Survey Survey Data
Admin. Pers & Prey 111th 41,851 '86 St. Louis Av. Max 41,687
Manager - Safety 37,101 '86 Mich Hosp Av. Max 37,600
Assoc.
Probate Court Counsel 40,725 '86 M.A.C. Av. Max 42,023 ,
Asst Chf Engineer-Drain 43,735 '86 St. Louis Av. Max 44,584
'85 P.T.E. Av. Max (East N.
Cent) 43,150
Sr. Asst. Corp. Counsel 46,356 '86 B.L.R. Av Max (Govt) 39,780
Av Max (500+) 48,152
Grade 19 Chief Engineer 46,400 '86 Mich Occup Av. Max 49,056
Wage Ind.
'86 B.L.R. Av Max (Govt) 46,904
Av Max (500+) 44,200
'86 Source Eng. Med. 54,100
Admin-Real Prop. Appr. 45,418 '86 Mich Occup. Av. Max 49,848
Wage Ind.
Chf-Dist Ct Prob 37,534 '85 Hennepin
'86 M.A.C.
Av. Max 35,892
Av. Max 36,206 (Pop.
over 250,000)
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Manager-Veterans Serv. 37,101
0. C. Class
1986
0. C. Max
Manager-Planning
Survey
'86 M.A.C.
'86 0.C. Spec
Surv.
Survey Data
Av, Max 33,590
Av, Max 37,648
Manager-Reimbursement 41,851 '86 D.A.S. Av, Max 43,548
Av. Max (1-5000)
56,220
'86 Mich Hosp Av. Act. 39,200
Assoc. Av. Max 41,200
Manager-Purchasing 41,851 '86 D.A.S. Av. Max 43,464
Av.. Max (1-5000)
46,223
'86 St. Louis Av. Max 49,604
'86 B.L.B. Av Max (Govt) 38,948
'86 M.A.C. Av. Max 38,605
Grade 20 Manager-Se, Place & EEO 41,851 '85 Hennepin
'86 St. Louis
'86 D.A.S.
41,851 '86 St. Louis
'86 M.A.C.
'86 M.M.L.
Av, Max 45,492
Av, Max 42,423
Av. Max (1-5000)
44,429
Av. Max 60,238
Av, Max 51,635 (Pop.
over 250,000)
Av. Max 43,780 (Pop.
over 50,000)
Manager-EMS & Dist Cont 40,597 '86 0.C. Spec Av. Max 45,671
'86 M.A.C. Av. Max 36,041
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47,295
47,295
40,561
'86 St. Louis
'86 M.A.C.
'86 M-A.C.
45,418 '86 D.A.S.
Av. Max 46,249
Av. Max 62,080
W.A. 51,312
Av. Max 52,944
Av. Max 41,295
Av. Max 49,686
Av. Max 54,351
Grade 21 Manager-Aviation
Manager-FM&O
Manager-Parks & Rec.
Manager-Accounting
0. C. Class
Malicger-6rant Emp & Trng
Manager-Facilities Eng.
Manager-Prob Est & MB Serv
Manager-Employee Relations
1986
O. C. Max Survey Survey Data
Av. Max 46,166
Av. Max 46,923
Av. Max 40,315
W.A.W.A. 37,428
Av. Max 48,228
W.A.W.A. (1-5000)
55,152
Av. Max (1-5000)
63,993
'86 St. Louis Av. Max 43,284
'86 Mich Occup. Av. Max 50,826
Wage Ind.
'86 V.N.A.
52,923 '86 St. Louis
47,295 '86 Hennepin
'86 M.A.C.
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52,293 '86 M.A.C.
'84 0.C. Spec
Sury.
52,293 '86 St. Louis Av. Max 55,186
'86 B.L.R. W.A. (Govt) 42,848
'86 Mich Occup. Av, Max 50,088
Wage Ind.
'86 Mich Hosp. Av. Max 46,200
Assoc.
O. C. Class
First Asst Corp. Counsel
Health Division Manager
1986
O. C. Max
Manager-Budgeting
Survey Survey Data
49,328 '86 St. Louis Av. Max 57,500
52,923 '86 St. Louis Ay, Max 48,514
'85 Dallas W.A. 52,668
Av. Max 56,952
52,923 '85 Hennepin W.A. 61,272
Av, Max 61,920
'86 B.L.R. W.A. (Govt) 45,916
'86 Mich Occup. Av. Max 56,304
Wage Ind.
'86 V.N.A. Av, Max 55,416
'86 M.M.L. Av. Max 46,398
'86 B.L.R. Av Max (Govt) 45,916
Av Max (500+) 51,532
Friend of the Court 50,107 '86 M.A.C. Av. Max 48,390
Manager-Equalization 52,293 '85 Hennepin W.A. 59,688
Av. Max 61,416
'86 St. Louis Av. Max 56,929
'86 Mich Occup. Av. Max 58,884
Wage Ind.
'86 M.A.C. Av. Max 48,553
SECTION V - DESCRIPTION OF IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS (19871
The implementation procedure regarding the phase-in of the new salary plan for grades 16 - 21 was de-
fined in Implementation Procedure A and B of Section III of this report. The purpose of this section
is to describe the specific recommendations for 1987, the first year of the phase-in period. Specific
recommendations for 1988 and beyond will be made as part of the budget setting process and will be
designed to fall within Board allocated resources for salaries for the given year. The phase-in
technique recommended here is similar to that used under Phase 1, grades 1 - 15 where total first year
implementation costs were within. the 4.57 allocated by the Board for salary increases. Second and
subsequent year implementation costs for Phase 1 will likewise be within Board allocated resources
for salary increases.
As described in Implementation Procedure B, existing classifications and pay ranges would remain in
existence during the phase-in period. While the new system salary range and current system salary
range for a particular class have different maximum rates, current employees will remain in their cur-
rent system salary range. When the new system and current system salary range maximums merge, current
employees at the maximum step will be placed in the new system salary range. Employees below the maxi-
mum step will be placed in the new system salary range when they reach the maximum step of their cur-
rent salary range. Each year during the phase-in period the "target" salary grade table would be re-
vised as described in implementation Procedure A. Classes with maximums below their "target" salary
grade maximum would be increased by a larger percentage than that applied to the salary grade table.
Classes with maximums above their "target" salary grade maximum would be increased by a lesser percen-
tage than that applied to the salary grade table. By this means the maximum rates for classes both
above and below the "target" salary grade table are brought closer to the salary grade table each year.
Virtually all classes should be on "target" within three or four years.
NOTE: The Study Group reviewed several options for phase-in criteria for 1987. While the Study Group
recommends adoption of the plan as contained in this report, we are not making a specific recom-
mendation as to phase-in criteria. The Group looked at three different options and are forward-
ing them to the Personnel. Committee for a determination. Please note Option A exceeds the 4.5%
overall cost recommended by the Personnel Committee for inclusion in the 1987 Budget. Option
A would require utilizing some of the 1.57 not spent on the 16 - 21 group in 1986 where the Board
approved a 3.0% increase. Options B and C would both be within the 4.57 amount.
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)
one - half the dis-
tance to the target
max plus 3.35%
28% of the distance
to the target max
plus 3.35%
one - half the dis-
tance to the target
max plus 2.35%
$247,675
COSTS:
PERCENT
DOLLARS
5.2 4.5 4.5
$214,300 $212,905
FIRST YEAR IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS
(Salary Grades 16 - 21)
TOTAL SALARIES BASE - $/4,762,982
4,5% of TOTAL SALARIES - 214,334
'VARIABLE
1. The 1986 recommended "target
maximums" be increased by
for new 1987 "target maximums".
2. Classes with maximums currently
over their 1986 "target max-
imums" be increased by .
112 EMPLOYEES
OPTION A
3.35%
2.35%
OPTION B OPTION C
3.35 2.3,5
2.35 2.00
3. Classes with maximums currently
under their 1986 "target max-
imums" be raised
minsmaw ; the total increase to be capped
at a maximum. of 10%.
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SECTION V
DESCRIPTION OF IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS