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"T City of Winston-Salem: Classification of Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor has an entry rate (90% of market) of $40,680 and a market rate (average actually paid) of $45,200 City of Charlotte's head of Landscape Management (John Lojko), who formerly served as Parks Superintendent both in Cary and Durham, indicated that Charlotte didn't have a comparable position. Based on his knowledge of similarly skilled positions in his own organization and across the state, he thought that a range of $35,000 to $50,000 would be indicated, with a salary of around $40,000 competitive. Mecklenburg County's Parks and Recreation department staff said that the county has a classification called Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, with one position heading the Turf and Irrigation Division. He said the duties and skills of this position sounded similar to the Orange County one. The hiring range for this job is $37,000 (which is 80% of the market, or average-paid rate) to $46,000. $46,000 is figured to be the average actually paid in the area. Based on the information gathered, we concur in the recommendation of the Director that salary grade 18, with a hiring rate of $41,684 is indicated. However: - It should be made clear to the employee that the grade is based on the assumption of crew / supervisory responsibilities in the future, and the position would not justify reclassification when these supervisory tasks are added. Alternatively, the County could set the position at grade 17 (hiring rate $39,677), then increase the job to grade 18 when the employee takes on the additional direct supervisory. role over a crew. However, since the turf management and technical skills may be the higher part of the job, the County would likely be paying more than $39,677 to attract a skilled and experienced candidate. Therefore, starting at grade 18 may be the best alternative. Internal class relationships: Although there are no directly relevant comparisons outside the department, within the County's pay plan grade 18 does not appear inappropriate. It places the position one grade lower than the Soil Conservationist, atechnical and office management position that is likely a more responsible position. It would be equivalent to the Erosion Control Officer II and one grade higher than the Environmental Health Specialist, a position that also requires a college degree and experience and provides technical consultation and inspections. Attachment: Recommended new class specification for the position, based primarily on information provided to the Commissioners explaining the duties of the job.