11429284 - Classification and Compensation Audit

The Board, in consultation with the Office of Human Resources and Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, seeks to identify and contract with a qualified independent consultant to design and conduct a comprehensive review and audit of the County’s Classification and Compensation Program and Procedures. The objective is two-fold: 1) to ensure the accuracy, equity, justice, validity, and integrity in the administration of the classification and compensation program and execution of its procedures; and 2) to determine the effectiveness of the current classification and compensation models and methodologies. The audit will determine whether the present Classification and Compensation Program and Procedures are administered properly and fairly in accordance with best practices, assuring equitable treatment of employees, coupled with meeting the needs of the County to attract and retain a quality work force. The audit will also determine the effectiveness of the County’s job classification models and practices as compared to other similar public and private sector organizations in the regional market.
The County workforce has approximately 12,113 employees, of whom 8,896 are full-time, and the rest are a combination of part-time, temporary, and seasonal workers. With the exception of approximately 97 elected and appointed officials, all employees are included in the County’s Merit System. Additionally, the Fire/Rescue Service consists of 19 independent fire corporations with approximately 1,337 paid Merit System employees. The County uses eight occupational categories in accordance with the EEO-4 requirement, 49 occupational series, and approximately 497 job classification specifications. The Classification and Compensation Study will include a review, audit, and analysis of these categories, series, job specifications and the employees that occupy these jobs.