Classification Study Discussion,
Findings and Results
Agenda Item 12.A
By Bianka Buchanan, Human Resources Officer and
Matt Weatherly, President, Public Sector Personnel Consultants Meeting Date: December 2, 2025
Project Scope
•City-wide Classification and Compensation Review
•Employee Interviews, Job Description Updating
•Total Compensation and Benefits Survey
•Studies are performed to ensure job titles and job
descriptions reflect “the work of today”.
•Market data is used for data-driven planning and
budgeting, bargaining, and pay plan maintenance.
Position Classification Tasks
•Employees were invited to complete a job questionnaire and to review their job description.
•Consultant performed in-person interviews with
representatives of each City job position.
•Managers and Department Heads reviewed submittal and
findings.
•Consultant proposed minor title modifications where
appropriate.
•Consultant updated job descriptions.
Job Title Review – SEIU
Current Title Proposed Title
Administrative Secretary Senior Administrative Assistant Assistant Mechanic Fleet Mechanic I
Code Enforcement Officer Code Compliance Inspector
Fleet Mechanic Fleet Mechanic II
IT Technician IT Specialist
Lead Police Records Technician Senior Police Records Technician
Job Title Review – POA
Current Title Proposed Title
Community Services Officer Property and Evidence Technician
Job Title Review – Non-Represented FT & PT
Current Title Proposed Title
Executive Assistant (Confidential)Executive Assistant to the City Manager Facilities Manager Public Works Operations Manager
Accounting Supervisor Finance Supervisor
PT Facility Coordinator PT Tourism Assistant
PT Recreation Coordinator II PT Recreation Services Coordinator PT Recreation Coordinator PT Recreation Assistant
PT Visitor Center Information Host PT Tourism and Events Host
Applying Study Findings - Classification
•Job titling updates where appropriate
•Job description updates including review of essential functions, and update to certification requirements under “minimum qualifications”
Recommendation
•Approve the updated job classifications, including recommended title changes.
•Approve the updated Salary Schedule, reflecting updated title changes only.
Questions