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Council considers 8% top‑step raise for associate civil engineer to aid recruitment
Summary
Staff presented a wage study and recommended increasing the associate civil engineer top step by 8% (raising monthly maximum from $11,228 to $12,126) to improve market competitiveness and recruitment. Council provided direction to staff under the item’s two‑meeting process.
The town’s public works director told the council that the public works engineering team has been understaffed and that a human resources wage study found the associate civil engineer top step lags market comparables.
Public Works Director Chris Goode said the recommended 8% increase raises the top monthly step from $11,228 to $12,126 and is intended to help recruit and retain experienced engineering professionals. He said the adjustment keeps the town’s compensation structure balanced while improving market competitiveness.
Council discussion clarified the increase is for an existing position (not adding headcount) and that the item follows a two‑meeting process: staff will return with a resolution for possible adoption. A member of the public (David McPherson) publicly supported the change as a retention tool.
