HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.1. 2008 Pay Plan for Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal Employees-Res. No. 6715
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City of Shakopee
Memorandum
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administratorjll4,J
SUBJECT: 2008 Pay Plan for Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal Employees
DATE: December 28,2007
Introduction
The City Council is asked to adopt the attached resolution, establishing the 2008 Pay Plan for
Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal Employees.
Background
The attached 2008 pay plan for part-time, temporary and seasonal employees reflects no increase
in wages from this year. The reasons for this recommendation are as follows:
1. The direct supervisor of each part-time position was asked whether they felt our
current wage for the position was fair. With a very few exceptions, each supervisor
reported that they felt our current wages were fair and that they were not having
difficulty attracting candidates to fill positions.
2. Approximately, 75% of our part-time staff are not yet at the top step of their pay
grade, which means that they will see a pay increase of approximately five percent in
2008 even without a cost of living adjustment.
3. A rough survey of what other metro cities are paying comparable part-time and
seasonal staff suggests that we are generally in-line with the market. It should be
noted, however, that this was a very rough survey. Because cities offer such widely
different services in this area and organize their staff in widely varying ways, it is not
possible to survey other cities on part-time positions the way we do on full-time
positions.
While no across-the-board cost of living adjustment is being recommended, there are several
changes to the pay plan that are needed. They include:
1. Removing Unused Positions. Several positions are not currently in use and staff
does not foresee using them in the next few years. Positions to be removed from
the part-time, temporary and seasonal pay plan include Arena Rink Attendant,
Receptionist, Accountant, Inspector, Office Clerical Worker, and Engineering
Intern.
2. Listing All Positions. The current part-time pay plan includes some general job
titles that are used by multiple positions. For example, we currently employ Teen
Center Supervisors, but they are not specifically listed on the pay plan - rather
they are paid as Recreation Leaders. Other existing positions that are to be listed
explicitly on the updated pay plan include Birthday Party Host, Huber Park Site
Host, and Learn to Skate Instructor.
3. Renaming Positions for Clarity. For example, the part-time pay plan currently
lists the position of "Water Safety Aid." This is being renamed "Swimming
Instructor (uncertified)" to more clearly reflect the duties of the job.
4. Creating Additional Pay Grades. The current pay plan starts with Grade F
($8.037 to $9.455 per hour) followed by Grade E ($9.801 to $11.530 per hour).
To accommodate a position that falls in between the positions in these two grades
in terms of responsibility, it is recommended that we add an additional grade that
is half-way in between the two existing pay grades and then renumber
accordingl y.
5. Freezing Wages for Learn to Skate Instructors. We are currently paying Learn
to Skate Instructors significantly more than we are paying our swimming
instructors. This disparity does not seem warranted given the similarities in job
function and responsibility. To avoid actually reducing the wages paid to any
current employees, it is recommended that we freeze the wages for this position
until it is more in line with wages paid to swimming instructors.
Budget Impact
The recommended pay plan can be accommodated within the adopted Departmental budgets for
2008.
Relationship to Vision
This item requires a balancing of Goal E - a financially strong city - with Goal D - attracting
and retaining well-qualified employees who contribute to a vibrant, resilient and stable city.
Requested Action: If the Council concurs, it should offer Resolution No. 6715, A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2008 PAY PLAN FOR PART-TIME, TEMPORARY AND
SEASONAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, and move its adoption.
RESOLUTION No. 6715
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2008 PAY PLAN FOR PART-TIME, TEMPORARY
AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SHAKO PEE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE,
MINNESOT A, that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to issue warrants upon the City
Treasury from and after January 1,2008 payable to employees of the City of Shako pee, in
accordance with the attached 2008 Pay Plan for Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal Employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all Resolutions in conflict with this resolution are
hereby repealed and terminated effective January 1, 2008.
Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held
this 2nd day of January, 2008.
Mayor of the City of Shako pee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City of Shakopee
2008 Part-Time and Seasonal Pay Plan
Step 1 Step 1.5 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Grade A $15.57 $16.02 $16.48 $1 7 .40 $18.31
Grade B $14.60 $15.03 $15.46 $16.32 $17.18
Grade C $14.60 $15 .46
Grade D $11.99 $12.35 $12.70 $13.41 $14.11
Grade E $11.19 $11.52 $11.85 $12.51 $13.17
Grade F $10.26 $10.56 $10.86 $11.47 $12.07
Grade G $9.80 $10.09 $10.38 $10.95 $11.53
Grade H $8.92 $9.18 $9.44 $9.97 $10.49
Grade I $8.04 $8.27 $8.51 $8.98 $9.46
*Employees are eligible for step increases annually on the anniversary date of
their hire. On-going part-time employees are eligible to move to Step. 1.5 after
six months of employment. Seasonal employees who return for the same season
the following year are eligible to move directly to Step 2 at the beginning of their
second season.
City of Shakopee Pay Classifications for
Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal Positions
Grade
Building Supervisor*
Service Desk Attendant*
Teen Center Supervisor
Birthday Party Host
E
F
G
G
Learn to Skate Instructor
Arena Supervisor*
Outdoor Rink Attendant
C
E
H
Asst Aquatic Manager
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Lead Lifeguard
Lifeguard
Swimming Instructor (uncertified)
Aquatic Assistant
o
E
E
F
G
I
Recording Secretary
Cable Technician
Student Intern (any department)
E
E
E
City of Shako pee Pay Classifications for
Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal Positions
Teen Center Supervisor
Birthday Party Host
Huber Park Site Host
Swimming Instructor (uncertified)
Recreation Leader
G
G
G
G
G
Building Supervisor*
Arena Supervisor*
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Lead Lifeguard
Maintenance Laborer
Mechanic's Helper
Recording Secretary
Cable Technician
Live Sound Technician
Student Intern (any department)
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E