Ordinance 805-81 - Laserfiche WebLink

ORDINANCE NO. gds-- AN &AN ORDINANCE establishing a compensation plan for non-bargained positions within the City of Everett. NOW THEREFORE THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1 - Purpose in Creating a Compensation Plan: An Ordinance establishing a career service compensation plan intended to apply to all city positions which are not covered by collective bargaining agreements. This compensation plan is to establish a systematic method for assigning pay and rewarding employee performance. It is the intent of this plan that the following are accomplished: Attract, place and retain the best qualified people for our workforce. * Assure each individual a fair evaluation of his/her cot tribution and recognize that contribution through an equitable compensation system. Section 2 - Classification of Positions: Positions covered by this compensation plan will be covered or grouped in a manner that is based on a common body of knowledge, skills and abilities requiredof all positions in that class. Positions classified by the Civil Service Commission must have their approval for any change in classification. Non-civil service positions may be approved by the Mayor. Section 3 - Salary Schedule: This salary plan shall consist of a series of grades beginning with minimum wage. Each succeeding grade shall be paid more than the preceding range. The ranges will consist of a minimum, mid-point and a maximum. This range will approximate 30% in salary. Progression within the range shall be two- fold: (1) At the completion of a six (6)inonth probationary period, and (2) On an annualized basis for merit award. The plan will allow for a loss of pay above the mid-point of the range where the employee performance is less than satisfactory. Section 4 - Assigning Salary Grades to Positions: The compensation plan will allow for a position comparison system by points or another reasonable system, salaries of incumbents and subordinates, and the going market value of similar positions.