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Deputy finance director outlines pay‑grade changes, Bolton reviews and cross‑training goals
Summary
Deputy Director Charles Schmeichel and finance staff said finance is reorganizing titles, using Bolton market reviews to adjust grades, and cross‑training AP/payroll staff to reduce single‑point failures in core finance functions.
Charles Schmeichel, Wicomico County deputy director of finance, described proposed title restructures and grade adjustments across the finance department, explaining they are intended to create career progression, reduce single‑point failures and recognize market‑driven pay differences identified by Bolton reviews.
Schmeichel said the department seeks to create entry, intermediate and expert levels for line workers so staff can progress without waiting for retirements or departures. He explained the changes apply across revenue collection, payment processing (AP and payroll) and accounting functions so positions can be hired and cross‑trained to cover each other. He said those changes were routed through Bolton for market validation in many instances.
Pam Olin noted some requests for grade increases reflected Bolton recommendations and that Bolton in some cases recommended higher numbers than the administration initially proposed; finance committed to provide documentation tying Bolton findings to proposed fiscal amounts.
Why it matters: Finance functions — payroll, accounts payable and revenue collection — are core county services; cross‑training and clarified titles aim to reduce operational risk and improve succession.
Follow up: Finance will provide supporting Bolton documentation for counsel review and will present required classification plan changes if council adopts the budget and the title changes.
