The selected consultant will conduct a comprehensive compensation and classification study with the following components: 1.1 Review and update job descriptions for current positions and future five-year staffing needs over a five-year horizon, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with relevant standards. 1.2 Assess optimal staffing levels for current and anticipated future needs to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. 1.3 Refine the performance evaluation process and develop or enhance performance evaluation tools to support consistent and objective employee assessments. 1.4 Define and implement a clear process to refine the classification and merit system—including criteria for reclassification and merit-based adjustments—and suggest improvements to the performance evaluation process so that the system aligns with organizational objectives, encourages employee development, and supports fair recognition of performance. 1.5 Benchmark against other related municipalities of sizable and substantial growth (to be selected by consultant). 1.6 Conduct a training needs assessment related to classification, compensation, and recommend appropriate training programs or resources. 1.7 Review staffing models and organizational structure, providing recommendations for potential changes that improve organizational effectiveness. 1.8 Recommend proposed organizational changes supporting effective classification and compensation systems. 1.9 Provide a comprehensive written report summarizing findings, recommendations, and implementation strategies to guide long-term compensation and classification management.
