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Given the fiscal situation, the study was placed on hold in April 2002 prior to completing and <br /> communicating the final results. <br /> What the Study Accomplishes <br /> The reasons the County decided to pursue the study and the results the study accomplishes, if <br /> implemented, include: <br /> • Recognizing and taking account of changes in positions that have occurred over time such <br /> as through organizational changes, new job requirements being added and the like. <br /> • Establishing equitable salary relationships on a comprehensive and current basis. <br /> • Providing a more competitive pay plan in the labor market. <br /> Improving entry-level rates. <br /> Through implementation of the study results, the County also will positively address its goals of <br /> improving employee pay in relation to the housing wage and other criteria that reflect the costs <br /> to live in this area. <br /> The study represents a capital investment in the County's work force that will serve the County <br /> for years to come. <br /> Study Costs <br /> The estimated cost of study implementation as recommended by the consultant is about $2.5 <br /> million as shown in Attachment 1. This cost provides for the following: <br /> • Implementation of the new job classifications and salary schedule. <br /> • Moving employees below the new minimum (Step A) of the salary schedule to the new <br /> minimum step. <br /> • Granting Service Based salary increases to employees to address salary compression. <br /> Based on employees and service as of July 1, 2002, the consultant recommends a one step <br /> (2.5 percent) increase to employees with less than 4 years County service, a two step (5 <br /> percent) increase for employees with 4 but less than 7 years service and a three step (7.5 <br /> percent) increase for employees with 7 or more years County service. <br /> Implementation Scenario and Phased In Cost <br /> Given the cost, staff has identified various scenarios in which the study could be implemented <br /> on a "phase in" basis over three years. Attachment 2 is a draft of a possible scenario. <br /> To initiate the first phase of implementation effective April 14, 2002 would require about <br /> $372,000 in 2002-03. This first phase implementation would provide for: <br />