PAY & CLASSIFICATION STUDY

In September, the MAPS Group will be starting a pay and classification study for the Village. The study typically takes 2.5 to 4 months. The Village's last study took place in 2018 (these studies are typically performed every 5 years in stable organizations).

Employees included in the study will complete a Position Description Questionnaire (PDQ). This questionnaire will help the MAPS consultant create an up-to-date position description for each position and ensure that there is a proper classification assigned. There will be on-site meetings and interviews after the PDQs are completed. The MAP consultant will usually start meeting with management and department heads to go over the process and methodology of the study, answer questions, discuss timelines, and identify a list of organizations to include in the salary survey. They will look at the prevailing rate of pay in the immediate geographic area and/or areas in similar economic conditions and compare jobs similar to those at the VBHI. They will choose at least one entry-level and one supervisory position in each occupational series. Individual salaries are also evaluated to determine if their salary needs to be adjusted based on their job classification.

After the interviews and the salary survey, the MAPS Group will write a report with their findings, prepare organization charts that reflect recommended classification titles, prepare the recommended salary chart, assign each classification a salary range based on market dates, identify which positions are exempt for FLSA purposes, perform a benefits survey, and write or update class specifications (job descriptions). This report is presented in draft form for review before finalizing the study and presenting it to elected officials.