Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will be accepting proposals from qualified vendors for the purpose of conducting a Classification and Compensation Study for Floyd County Georgia. The study shall include, but is not limited to, the following: A. Informational Meetings; 1. Consultant to schedule an initial meeting with the County Manager and the HR & Risk Management Director to discuss the process and tasks to be performed in the study to include reasonable dedication of key personnel. 2. Consultant to meet with senior management and all department heads to explain study and process to be used. 3. Consultant to provide weekly progress reports to the HR & Risk Management Director. B. Classification Study; 1. Review of background materials including current classification system, classification descriptions, organizational charts, and classification and compensation policies and procedures. 2. Consultant to review job descriptions to ensure understanding of each position. Consultant to conduct interviews and/or job audits with management as appropriate. Interviews and/or job audits may be conducted individually or in groups based upon classification. 3. Consultant to identify Officials & Administrators, Professionals, Technicians, Paraprofessionals, Administrative Support, Skilled Craft Workers, and Service employees, including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status (exempt/non-exempt). 4. Consultant to present proposed recommendations to the HR & Risk Management Director and County Manager for review prior to making any final classification determinations. 5. Consultant to finalize class specifications and recommend appropriate classification for each employee, including correction of identified discrepancies between existing and proposed classifications. 6. Consultant to identify career ladders/promotional opportunities as deemed appropriate. 7. Consultant to submit recommendations for appropriate implementation measures that the Human Resources staff will need to take.