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Council weighs $50,860 compensation study to update county job classifications
Summary
Council discussed hiring a HR firm to conduct a county-wide job classification and compensation study (not-to-exceed $50,860) to update job descriptions and make pay comparisons; firm estimated completion by July 31, 2026; council debated scope and timing for raises.
Scott County Council members discussed a proposed job classification and compensation study at their Jan. 13 meeting aimed at updating job descriptions and pay comparisons that haven't been comprehensively reviewed since 2008.
The presenter described the scope and cost: "catching up from 2008 comes at a not to exceed price tag that is $50,860," with the principal consultant billed at $165 per hour and other consultants at lower rates. The firm would review job descriptions, meet with department heads, produce an analysis spreadsheet and recommend adjustments. The vendor estimated the study could be completed on or before July 31, 2026.
Council members debated narrowing the study scope to exclude departments that are hard to compare (for example EMS) in order to reduce cost. Members also discussed whether to advertise a salary ordinance at 3% for February while the study proceeds and how any raises would interact with the study results. Staff will circulate the firm's proposal by email for council review ahead of a formal decision.
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