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Kuna council adopts step‑and‑grade pay policy for select departments
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Summary
Kuna City Council approved Resolution R91 20 25 to adopt a step‑and‑grade policy that applies to specific departments (parks, public works, fleet) based on required certifications and hours of service; HR said departmental differences, not a single citywide grade, drove the approach.
The Kuna City Council voted to adopt Resolution R91 20 25, approving a step‑and‑grade pay policy that will apply to specific operational departments where certifications and job tasks differ.
HR Generalist Justine Edinger explained to council members that differing certification requirements, specialized hours and the varied nature of work in public‑works and parks positions mean departmental step‑and‑grade structures better match job duties and training expectations.
"It's the different certifications, the different hours of service," Edinger said, describing why the policy distinguishes among departments rather than implementing a single citywide grade for every position.
Council members asked whether other cities use a similar approach and whether a single, rank‑style system (comparable to federal GS steps) would be feasible. Edinger said she could not provide a definitive comparison for all cities but had observed that municipalities often split grades by department and that the proposed approach best serves the city's operational needs.
After discussion, a motion to approve the resolution was made, seconded and carried by voice vote.
The resolution will be implemented through HR and affect classifications and pay steps in identified departments; the council did not direct the city to adopt a single, uniform grade across every department.
