Category: Local Government Projects

Evergreen Solutions was hired by the City of Pflugerville to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study for its workforce of over 300 full- and part-time employees. Evergreen analyzed each position within the City by conducting interviews and job audits; evaluated employee position descriptions and duties; interviewed department heads and managers; and assessed classifications within positions (I, II, III, or Lead, Foreman). In addition, Evergreen reviewed current job descriptions, focusing on the purpose, job scope, essential duties and responsibilities, education/training requirements, physical job requirements, and working conditions, determined FLSA status (exempt/non-exempt) for positions under federal regulations, and recommended which positions were essential positions in the event the City had a temporary closure. Based on this review, Evergreen presented a proposed classification structure to City management and incorporated input into the final classification document, including a cost analysis for positions that required adjustments.

Evergreen surveyed the cities of Georgetown, Round Rock, Hutto, Cedar Park, Leander, San Marcos, and College Station to compare compensation and benefit structures in addition to minimum and maximum rates of pay for select positions and made recommendations toward appropriate ranges for rates of pay for each position identified. This included a minimum, mid-point, and maximum, with 1st and 3rd quartile designations. A Salary Grade Chart was prepared based on these recommendations and was presented to management for final approval.

Evergreen Solutions was engaged with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office to conduct a salary survey. Evergreen analyzed local market data from peer organizations to determine appropriate compensation levels for 40 – 50 benchmark positions.

Evergreen Solutions was retained by the City of Temple Terrace to conduct a Salary Survey. Benchmark positions were selected and compared against market peers to determine equitable pay. Evergreen’s recommendations improved the competitiveness of the City and helped prepare it for future recruitment challenges.

Evergreen Solutions was retained by the City of North Miami Beach to conduct a compensation study. Evergreen consultants reviewed pay ranges in the public and private sector to determine the appropriate pay levels for all included jobs (up to 60 benchmarks). Recommendations were provided to improve the fairness and equity within the City. Evergreen provided City staff with the necessary training and materials so that an understanding of the methodology, and how to implement, administer, and maintain the recommended compensation system was accomplished.

Evergreen Solutions was retained by the City of Columbia to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the City’s current compensation and classification structure. The primary objective of the study was to determine whether the City’s current pay structure, policies, and practices were effective as compared to peer organizations or whether future adjustments will be needed. Evergreen’s consultants conducted a job-task analysis/job audit of all employee positions to verify and validate information from existing job descriptions. Based on the data collected, Evergreen defined the essential functions of the job class, including, required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to ensure compliance with ADA regulations; identified discrepancies between existing and proposed classifications; reported areas that are understaffed or under-utilized; identify management, supervisory, professional, technical and general employees, including each employee’s FLSA status (exempt/non-exempt); evaluated and recommended other programs that can be implemented by the City to attract candidates for hard-to-recruit positions; and developed a tool that the City can utilize to evaluate and process future reclassifications.

Evergreen Solutions was hired by Forsyth County to conduct a Compensation and Benefits Survey for the various departments/offices of the County. The objective of the survey was to provide Forsyth County Government a competitive position with other comparable government entities and private employers within the same geographic area to attract and retain qualified employees. Evergreen’s consultants reviewed the current compensation plan and salary grade levels to understand the current challenges facing the County in recruiting and retaining employees. Evergreen surveyed comparable labor markets competing with the County for labor in the greater metro Atlanta labor market and comparable public organizations. The survey was designed to capture not only base salary information but comprehensive benefits information (inclusive of : deferred compensation; leave plans; employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance) to ensure that the County is competitive with other public organizations in the greater metro Atlanta labor market in its total compensation package.

Evergreen Solutions was retained by Miami-Dade County to conduct a Compensation Survey. Pay ranges were analyzed in the public and private sector to determine the appropriate pay levels for all included jobs and recommendations were provided to improve the fairness and equity in the current system.

Evergreen Solutions was retained by Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) to conduct a salary survey for its employees. The study identified classifications that were below market and that need to be adjusted in order for MCSO to remain competitive among its market peers.

Evergreen Solutions was retained by the City of Sarasota to conduct a classification and compensation analysis of its workforce. Employees participated in focus groups, interviews, and a job analysis was conducted to determine the best classifications for the work performed. In addition, pay ranges were analyzed in the public and private sector to determine the appropriate pay levels for all included jobs. Recommendations were provided to improve the fairness and equity in the current system.

Evergreen Solutions was retained by the Manatee County Information Technology Department to conduct a Compensation Study of its Information Technology Services Department (ITSD). Evergreen met with ITSD leadership to collect relevant best practice technical competencies to populate competency matrices by functional area.

A salary survey tool was developed to include all classifications in order to collect relevant compensation data from the private and public sector. Evergreen used the data collected to propose a comprehensive as well as a market competitive banded structure that includes sub-bands for functional expertise. Evergreen’s consultants provided examples as well as an assessment of the best method of supplementing pay for high demand jobs. In addition, best practices were reviewed for implementation. Evergreen assessed the best alternatives for pay range movement and recommended the method that provided employees the best incentive in a cost effective manner.