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JUL-- ?--00 FRI l~:2e NRT~R$ CONSULTIHG ~72451~$1 P.05 Technical Approach & Professional Fee Schedule Provided by The Waters Consulting Group, Inc. Job Evaluation Job evaluation (also called job analysis) involves the identification attd the documentation of the job and its assigned duties. Job descriptions (or job description questionnaires) are critical resource aids ia building an equitable compensation program and it is essential that they accurately reflect the current job content of each position. If the City determiues that it is x~ot necessary for WCG to develop new job descriptions, it should be understood that during the study, we would rely heavily on existing descriptions or newly created job description questionnaires. Job descriptions allow for a better understanding of each position as well as the creation of job summaries and job matching for the salary survey analysis. Should the City choose to have WCG create new job descriptions, we would be pleased to provide a quote of professional fees as well as project methodology. However, the City Manager has stated that at this time, the City wishes to receive a quote on WCG assisting in the review of job descriptions developed by the City due to the cost consciousness of the City. With this in mind, WCO will provide the City with a job description questionnaire for employee completion and will use the results of the job description questionnaire during the job evaluation process. In addition, WCG will supply the City with att electronic template (in MS Word 2000) that they may use to develop job descriptions internally. Once the City has developed the job descriptions, WCG will complete a basic overview of the completed descriptions to check for content and format only. This project element will be quoted in separate phases, with the review phase being on a pet' description basis. Salary Survey Data Analysis Two primary ingredients determine the base salary range for each job in an organization. The previous paragraphs discussed intemal equity by establishing the relative worth of jobs in ternts of.iob content. The second inlgedient, the salary survey, helps to satisfy a goal of external competitiveness by securing information on what the competition pays for jobs. This information is used to estimate the market value for those jobs, and is the basis for salary structures and salary budsets.