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Task 2.0 <br />Evaluate the <br />Current System <br />1.2 Identify potential challenges and opportunities for the study. Discuss the <br />strategic direction of the County and some of the short- and long-term <br />priorities. This activity serves as the basis for assessing where the County is <br />going and what type of pay plan will reinforce current and future goals. <br />1.3 Obtain relevant materials from the County, including: <br />• any previous projects, research, evaluations, or other studies that may be <br />relevant to this project; <br />• organizational charts for the departments and divisions, along with related <br />responsibility descriptions; <br />• current position and classification descriptions, salary schedule(s), and <br />classification system; and <br />• personnel policies and procedures, including step placement policies. <br />1.4 Review and edit the project work plan and submit a timeline for the <br />completion of each project task. <br />1.5 Provide the CPM with periodic status reports throughout the study. <br />KEY PROJECT MILESTONES <br />• Comprehensive project management plan <br />• Comprehensive database of County staff <br />TASK GOAL <br />• Conduct a comprehensive preliminary evaluation of the existing <br />compensation plan for the County. <br />TASK ACTIVITIES <br />2.1 Obtain the existing pay structure and compensation philosophy (if any). <br />Review the existing pay structure and look for potential problems and issues <br />to be resolved. <br />2.2 Determine the strengths and weaknesses of the current pay plan(s) and <br />structure for the County. Address any pay compression issues that may exist <br />and discuss possible solutions. <br />2.3 Discuss the compensation philosophy with the CPM and any changes that <br />need to be made to better align the County with the market. <br />2.4 Complete an assessment of current conditions that details the pros and <br />cons of the current system as well as highlights areas for potential improvement <br />in the final adopted solution. <br />10 <br />