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,.^Y TO: Rod Visser, Interim Human Resources Director FROM: Pat Thomas, Principal, The MAPS Group SUBJECT: Recommendation: Classification for New Position in Recreation and Parks Department DATE: August 2, 2007 At the County's request I reviewed the new position called Parks Conservation Specialist / Turfgrass Manager for the appropriate new grade. The department head recommended grade 18 (2007 range $41,684 to $66,639) for two reasons: Grade 18 would be halfway between the grades for divisional personnel, with the Parks Conservation Technicians at grade 14 and the division head Parks Services Director at grade 22. Since this position would have more technical expertise than the Technicians, as well as having some oversight responsibilities over all the crews, it would be a higher grade than the Technicians, but would not have as much programmatic and supervisory responsibility as the Parks Services Director. Grade 18 was a middle point. Data collected in a report called "NC Municipal and County Parks and Recreation Services Study - 2005-2006" (2 fiscal years old) for Parks Maintenance Supervisors and Parks Managers showed a median low salary actually paid in the Piedmont of about $32,000 and a median high salary of about $50,000. Although not specific to a Turf Management position, she suggested a salary of approximately $40,000 might be competitive based on this survey. Salary data: We made several calls to local governments in the area and found the following: Town of Cary - contracts out their turf management role at the new SAS Soccer Park. However, their classification of Facility Specialist (Landscape) has a hiring rate of $40,996 City of Raleigh -formerly had a position of Athletic Field Management Supervisor requiring a college degree; now that classification has been folded into the Parks Operation Supervisor class at a hiring rate of $33,490. However, they indicated that the pay rates were likely low in the market. City of Durham -Durham has 2 positions with some similar elements Horticulture Supervisor (not specializing in turf issues). College degree not required but 2- 3years of college and 5 years of experience required. Hiring rate $40,914 Landscape Architect - a professional level (exempt) employee with registration as a Landscape Architect. Also supervises a crew. Position somewhat stronger than the Orange County position is likely to be due to the professional requirement. Hiring rate $44,968