County presents classification and compensation study; HR seeks direction on new grading system and pay scale

Jan 22, 2025

Human Resources staff and consultants outlined a 10‑factor job evaluation system and proposed a new, more uniform salary scale to address grade compression and a roughly 9% salary gap versus peer counties; the board asked for additional data on placement costs and law‑enforcement market comparisons.

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Human Resources staff and consultants presented a classification and compensation study to the Board of Commissioners at the Feb. 9 work session, proposing a revised job evaluation system and a restructured salary scale intended to update a 15‑year‑old framework and reduce grade compression.

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