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Somerville Classification and Compensation Study 09 05 12 — File 193891
Classification and
Compensation Study for
The City of Somerville, MA
EDWARD J. COLLINS, JR. CENTER FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
September 2012
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Somerville (City) entered into an agreement with the Edward J. Collins, Jr Center for Public
Management at the University of Massachusetts Boston (Collins Center) to conduct a Classification
and Compensation Study of approximately 150 non‐union positions. The Collins Center project team
met with the City’s Working Group to fine‐tune the scope of the project. Working with the City, the
project objectives were defined as:
Evaluating and assigning all non‐union positions to appropriate classifications in order to
assure internal equity;
Conducting a salary survey of comparable Massachusetts municipalities in order to develop
appropriate compensation levels for Somerville, and to assure the external equity;
Developing new position descriptions and updating existing position descriptions for all non‐
union positions with clear definitions of duties and requirements; and
Recommending the implementation of the new system and processes for movement through
the salary scale in the future.
After finalizing all job descriptions and conducting a salary survey, it became clear that, as a general
rule, the salaries in Somerville were well below the average of the comparable municipalities. One
consequence of paying under the market is high turnover, which costs the City in loss of efficiency,
knowledge and training.
This classification and compensation study creates or revises all non‐union job descriptions, creates a
classification system of internal and market equity, and recommends the implementation of a salary
structure that will serve the City well in the years to come. Further, it provides step increases tied to a
structured performance appraisal system.
METHODOLOGY
The steps followed by the Collins Center included:
Creation of Position Descriptions;
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Rating positions for internal equity;
Survey of comparable municipalities and representative positions to establish market
competitiveness;
Assignment of salary ranges to a classification system as a result of internal equity and market
competitiveness;
Recommending progression through the salary scale by providing for step increases that are
contingent on performance appraisals; and
Implementing a system that recognizes the length of service to the City.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
In order to create a viable classification system for the City, the Collins Center began by evaluating
the existing system. The City had approximately 100 formatted position descriptions which had been
produced in 2005 as part of a previous study. In addition, the City needed to create approximately 50
additional position descriptions.
While the formatting of the existing 100 descriptions was appropriate, many were outdated and did
not actually reflect current duties. To facilitate updating these descriptions, single page worksheets
were distributed to the incumbents of those positions and their supervisors. These worksheets asked
respondents to provide current information. Feedback received was incorporated to revise those
position descriptions.
For the 50 positions that were either significantly obsolete or were created after the previous study,
comprehensive, eight‐page questionnaires were given to the incumbents and to their supervisors.
This questionnaire requested information regarding the position’s responsibilities related to
supervision, decision‐making authority, budgetary responsibilities, and other characteristics that
allowed the Collins Center to evaluate the position’s level of difficulty, complexity, and importance to
the departmental and City organization. Interviews were conducted in order to clarify information
contained in the questionnaires. Draft descriptions were created using the same format as the
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existing descriptions. All descriptions were distributed to supervisors for comments, and final
descriptions were produced. The position descriptions are available online.
RATING OF POSITIONS
Once descriptions were drafted, the Collins Center used a point factor method to evaluate the 150
positions. The application of an objective position evaluation system that is consistently applied to
each position is critical in assuring the internal equity of the classification plan. The evaluation system
utilized by the Collins Center project team is one that has been administered successfully in many
public organizations in Massachusetts and is, in fact, largely the same as that which was used in the
City’s previous study. The factors evaluated in determining the appropriate grades were:
Supervision Required
Complexity
Nature & Purpose of Contacts
Supervisory Responsibility
Confidentiality
Occupational Risks
Accountability
Education Required
Work Environment
Judgment
Experience Required
Physical Requirement
The Collins Center recommends a classification system that is comprised of seven grades (A‐G) and
that groups positions based on similar ratings in the above categories. Each position was assigned a
point factor in the categories above, which determined the groupings of positions. The recommended
classification of positions is contained in Attachment B.
Three positions, the DPW Director of Operations, the Assistant Personnel Director and the Deputy
Director/Project Manager (OSPCD) have operational responsibility over positions that are classified in
the same grade. Rather than increasing the grades of the operational supervisory positions or
lowering the grades of subordinate positions, a stipend of 6% is recommended for the positions that
carry operational supervisory responsibility.
Another area of note is that of the Deputy Police Chief positions. Because of the unique nature of
public safety compensation, which provides for educational incentives and other stipends,
differentials, and benefits, no specific recommendation is made regarding the Deputy Police Chief’s
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compensation. The position is rated at the “B” grade, but the incumbents are currently compensated
above the range. It is recommended that the Personnel Director work with the Police Chief to devise
a mechanism for increases for the Deputy Police Chief positions that take into account not only the
market competitiveness, but also the internal equity within the Police Department. A memo on this
topic from the Compensation Advisory Board is included as supplemental information.
SALARY SURVEY
Once the positions were classified, a representative salary survey was conducted to determine the
ranges within which other, similar municipalities compensate their employees. The criteria
considered in recommending comparable municipalities included geographical proximity to
Somerville, similarity of population size, and similarity in terms of having a goal of employing the
most innovative methods of municipal service delivery, both locally and nationally. The Collins Center
project team met with the Compensation Advisory Board and presented several suggested
comparable municipalities. The Compensation Advisory Board voted to survey the following
municipalities.
Arlington
Lowell
Newton
Brookline
Malden
Quincy
Cambridge
Melrose
Waltham
In administering the survey, the Collins Center selected certain “benchmark” positions within the
study for which to collect comparative salary information. The positions were chosen on the basis of
the likelihood of finding a similar position in another municipality, as well as representing the full
stratum of grades A through G.
Arlington, Brookline, Lowell, Melrose, Newton, Quincy and Waltham responded to the survey. The
Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association (MMPA) salary database was utilized to obtain
information for Cambridge and Malden. While no two municipalities are exactly alike, comparable
salary information for the benchmark positions was obtained. The Collins Center survey not only
asked for salary data for a representative number of positions, it briefly described the position and
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asked for an indication if the municipality’s comparable position was similar and how the level of
responsibility compares with the responsibility described for the Somerville position. For example, a
Budget Analyst or an Administrative Assistant in Somerville could be very different than a Budget
Analyst or an Administrative Assistant in another municipality. The survey was able to differentiate
the nuances with the information provided. The salary survey summary is contained in Attachment C.
In addition to non‐union employees, the Collins Center was asked to survey the chief executive
positions in comparable municipalities. Because insufficient data was available, data from the
Metropolitan Mayors Coalition member municipalities was obtained and reported. The results of this
survey are contained in Attachment D and a memo on this topic from the Compensation Advisory
Board is included as supplemental information.
Finally, with respect to the comparative surveys conducted, the Collins Center surveyed base salaries
for all of the positions in the survey. Data on stipends, use of automobiles, differentials, and other
conditions of employment and benefits were not surveyed and are not reflected in the survey results.
(As previously stated, benefit levels are relatively standardized among municipalities.)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SALARY SCALE
It is important to note that each municipality is somewhat unique and internal comparability within
the municipal organization is just as important as external comparability when considering
classification. In developing the recommended salary scale for the City, the Collins Center combined
the position evaluations with the results of the salary survey in order to establish salary ranges for
each of the grades. The average midpoint for each of the grades surveyed was used as the basis for
the recommended salary ranges. The salary ranges were established by calculating the minimum
salary of each grade as being 15% below the midpoint and the maximum salary as being
approximately 15% above the midpoint. The Collins Center recommends a 10‐step system with 3%
increments between each step. The recommended salary scale is contained in Attachment E.
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PROGRESSING THROUGH THE PAY SCALE
The Collins Center recommends the implementation of the salary scale effective July 1, 2012 and that
all future step increases be granted on July 1st of each year. Those employees that are hired prior to
December 1st of each year should be eligible for a step increase in the subsequent July. Those
employees hired on or after December 1st should not be eligible for a step increase until the July after
their one year anniversary. It is recommended that all step increases be tied to performance.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL & STEP INCREASES
Movement through the salary scale should be tied specifically to performance appraisals. Therefore,
it is recommended that a new policy be promulgated that will delineate the incremental increases
granted for specific performance evaluation ratings. It will be important for all those conducting
evaluations use the same clearly‐articulated standards. The policy must provide for administrative
review of all ratings. Mandatory training should be provided for all supervisors responsible for
conducting performance appraisals. After this system is fully implemented, it is recommended that
movement through the salary scale be tied specifically to performance appraisals.
The recommended salary scale allows for flexibility in the granting of step increases. Based on the
results of the performance appraisal, step increases may be granted, delayed or denied. Furthermore,
to enable the flexibility of granting an incremental performance increase, a “half” or “a” step of 1.5%
has been reflected in the salary scale.
FUTURE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PAY SCALE
The recommended classification plan provides for a sufficient range of salaries and will not need to
be adjusted on an annual basis. It is recommended that a market survey be conducted by the City
every five years and an appropriate across‐the‐board increase be applied to the entire scale.
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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PAY SCALE
The Collins Center recognizes that during the development of a classification and compensation plan
after several years of stagnant or limited increases in salaries, the City must consider its financial
condition and other administrative and political dynamics unique to the City. In discussions with both
the Working Group and the Compensation Advisory Board, the Collins Center established a
recommendation for implementation of the new salary scale.
Three factors were considered in the recommended placement on the salary scale. The first was
current salary; the second was length of service; and the third was length of service in the new
position (if the employee was promoted into the new position since initially being hired). Length of
service was categorized as “less than two years,” “two to seven years,” “seven to twelve years,” and
“more than 12 years.” In this three‐pronged approach, employees were initially placed on the salary
scale at the step that provided for an increase, however modest. A length of service calculation was
applied and additional steps were given based on length of service. The methodology for calculating
the appropriate step placement is contained in Attachment G.
CONCLUSION
The Collins Center’s recommended classification and compensation plan will serve the City well for
many years to come. Center Associates especially thank Sarah Kloos, Personnel Director, and Candace
Cooper, Assistant Personnel Director, for their invaluable assistance.
ATTACHMENT A
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
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Job descriptions have been provided electronically and will be available on the City’s
website.
ATTACHMENT B
LIST OF TITLES BY CLASSIFICATION
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DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Auditing
Finance Director / City Auditor
A
Auditing
Finance Director
A
Capital Projects
Director of Capital Projects
A
Communications
Director of Communications
A
DPW
Commissioner of DPW
A
Executive Office
Chief of Staff
A
Information Technology
Chief Information Officer
A
Law
City Solicitor
A
OSPCD
Executive Director
A
Personnel
Director of Personnel
A
Traffic and Parking
Director of Traffic and Parking
A
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Assessors
Chief Assessor ‐ Chairman of the Board
B
Auditing
City Auditor
B
Auditing
Deputy City Auditor
B
City Clerk
City Clerk
B
Constituent Services
Director of Constituent Services
B
DPW
Director of Engineering
B
DPW
Director of Operations DPW
B
DPW
Superintendent of Building & Grounds
B
DPW
Superintendent of Highways/Lights & Lines
B
DPW
Superintendent of Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund
B
Executive Office
Aide to the Mayor
B
ATTACHMENT B
LIST OF TITLES BY CLASSIFICATION
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Health
Director of Public Health
B
Law
Assistant City Solicitor
B
Law
Labor Counsel
B
Law
Special Counsel
B
Library
Director of Libraries
B
Office of Sustainability
Director of OSE
B
OSPCD
Director of Economic Development
B
OSPCD
Director of Finance and Administration
B
OSPCD
Director of Housing
B
OSPCD
Director of Transportation & Infrastructure
B
OSPCD
Director Planning and Zoning
B
OSPCD
Deputy Director/Project Manager
B
OSPCD
Superintendent of Inspectional Services
B
Purchasing
Purchasing Director
B
SomerStat
Director of SomerStat
B
Treasury
Treasurer/Collector
B
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Arts Council
Director of Arts Council
C
Assessors
Director of Commercial Assessments
C
Assessors
Manager of Residential Assessments
C
Auditing
Auditing Accountant
C
Capital Projects
Capital Projects Manager
C
Communications
Deputy Director of Communications
C
Council on Aging
Director of Council on Aging
C
ATTACHMENT B
LIST OF TITLES BY CLASSIFICATION
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DPW
Assistant Director of Engineering
C
DPW
Director of Finance & Administration
C
DPW
Field Operations Manager Water Department
C
DPW
Project Manager
C
Elections
Chairman of Elections
C
Health
Director of Shape Up Somerville
C
Health
School Nurse Leader
C
Information Technology
IT Project Manager
C
Information Technology
Network Manager
C
Office of Sustainability
Environmental Coordinator
C
OSPCD
Director of Historic Preservation
C
OSPCD
Director of Parks and Open Spaces
C
OSPCD
ISD Operations Manager
C
OSPCD
Lead Program Manager (Housing)
C
OSPCD/Law
Director of Special Projects / Housing Counsel
C
Personnel
Assistant Director of Personnel
C
Personnel
Benefits Manager
C
Purchasing
Assistant Purchasing Director
C
Recreation
Recreation Facilities Manager
C
Somerstat
Budget Analyst
C
Traffic and Parking
Parking Clerk/Director of Operations
C
Treasury
Tax Title Attorney
C
Veterans Services
Director of Veterans Services
C
ATTACHMENT B
LIST OF TITLES BY CLASSIFICATION
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DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Assessors
Sales / Personal Property Analyst
D
Auditing
Grant Administrator
D
Auditing
Payroll Manager
D
Communications
Cable Manager
D
Communications
Director of Community Outreach
D
Communications
Public Information Officer
D
Communications
Youth Arts Coordinator
D
Council on Aging
COA Social Worker
D
DPW
Water/Sewer Systems Analyst
D
Executive Office
ADA Coordinator (subject to approval)
D
Health
Director of Prevention Services
D
Health
HR Commission & Women Commission
D
Law
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
D
OSPCD
Economic Development Specialist
D
OSPCD
Housing Grants Manager
D
OSPCD
Lead Program Coordinator
D
OSPCD
Rehab Program Manager (Housing)
D
OSPCD
Senior Accountant
D
OSPCD
Senior Planner
D
OSPCD
Senior Planner ‐ Economic Development
D
Personnel
Benefits Specialist
D
Personnel
Manager of Employment Safety & Training
D
Police
Financial Analyst
D
Police
Mechanic Fleet Manager
D
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LIST OF TITLES BY CLASSIFICATION
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Police
Senior Crime Analyst
D
Purchasing
Manager of Construction Procurement
D
Purchasing
Procurement Analyst
D
Recreation
Youth & Volunteer Services Coordinator
D
SomerPromise
Mayor's Policy Advisor for Children, Youth, and Education
D
SomerPromise
SomerPromise Director
D
SomerStat
Financial Analyst
D
SomerStat
New Media/ResiStat Coordinator
D
SomerStat
Senior Analyst
D
Traffic and Parking
Accountant / Business Analyst
D
Treasury
Assistant Tax Collector
D
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Arts Council
Program Manager
E
Assessors
Assessor Analyst
E
Auditing
Payroll Coordinator
E
City Clerk
Archivist
E
Communications
Producer
E
Communications
Senior Program Director
E
Communications
Systems Coordinator
E
Constituent Services
Call Center Supervisor
E
Constituent Services
Manager of Telephone Operators
E
Council on Aging
Project Manager
E
Fire
Fire Analyst
E
Health
Director of Tobacco Control
E
ATTACHMENT B
LIST OF TITLES BY CLASSIFICATION
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Health
Grants Analyst
E
Health
SCAP Program Director
E
Health
Shape Up Somerville Coordinator
E
Information Technology
IT Specialist ‐ Public Safety
E
OSPCD
Housing Coordinator
E
OSPCD
Housing Program Specialist
E
OSPCD
Planner ‐ Green Infrastructure
E
OSPCD
Planner ‐ Planning & Historic Preservation
E
OSPCD
Planner ‐ Economic Development
E
OSPCD
Planner
E
OSPCD
Planner Historic Preservation
E
OSPCD
Program Analyst/Compliance Officer
E
OSPCD
Program Coordinator
E
OSPCD
Program Specialist
E
Personnel
HR Coordinator/Civil Service Manager
E
Police
Crime Analyst
E
Recreation
Outreach Coordinator
E
Recreation
Recreation Facilities Assistant Manager
E
SomerStat
Community Engagement Specialist
E
SomerStat
Junior Analyst
E
Treasury
Treasury Accountant
E
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Arts Council
Office Manager
F
Auditing
Payroll Administrative Assistant
F
ATTACHMENT B
LIST OF TITLES BY CLASSIFICATION
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Capital Projects
Capital Project Executive Assistant
F
Constituent Services
Customer Service Representative
F
Council on Aging
Administrative Assistant
F
Executive Office
Administrative Aide
F
OSPCD
Administrative Assistant to Director
F
OSPCD
Administrative Assistant ZBA
F
OSPCD
Program Analyst
F
Traffic and Parking
Hearing Officer
F
Treasury
Administrative Assistant
F
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Police
Neighborhood Police Service Representative
G
Police
Records Clerk ‐ Transcriber
G
ATTACHMENT C
SALARY SURVEY SUMMARY
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Proposed
Somerville
MINIMUM
MIDPOINT
MAXIMUM
Class
Job Title
Salary
Average
Som-Ave Average Som-Ave Average Som-Ave
A
Finance Director/City
Auditor
$94,600
$104,607
$ (10,007) $110,529 $ (15,929) $116,451
$ (21,851)
A
Commissioner of DPW
$93,851
$103,370
$ (9,520)
$112,294 $ (18,443) $121,218
$ (27,367)
A
Fire Chief
$113,246
$125,979
$ (12,734) $132,768 $ (19,522) $139,557
$ (26,311)
A
Chief Information Officer
$110,000
$99,393
$10,607 $107,090
$2,910
$114,787
$ (4,787)
A
City Solicitor
$94,071
$97,588
$ (3,518)
$108,177 $ (14,106) $118,766
$ (24,695)
A
Mayor's Chief of Staff
$69,070
$92,415
$ (23,345)
$99,070
$ (30,000) $105,725
$ (36,655)
B
Chief Assessor
$81,131
$85,510
$ (4,379)
$92,674
$ (11,543)
$99,839
$ (18,707)
B
Director of Engineering
$80,000
$91,388
$ (11,388)
$97,916
$ (17,916) $104,443
$ (24,443)
B
Supt. Of Hwy., Lights, Lines
$69,493
$79,941
$ (10,448)
$84,828
$ (15,335)
$89,714
$ (20,222)
B
Supt of Water, Sewer
$67,725
$82,932
$ (15,208)
$88,244
$ (20,519)
$92,449
$ (24,724)
B
Director of Public Health
$71,541
$85,218
$ (13,677)
$93,789
$ (22,248) $102,360
$ (30,819)
B
Asst. City Solicitor
$77,248
$76,480
$ 768
$83,204
$ (5,956)
$89,927
$ (12,680)
B
Director of Economic
Development
$80,000
$91,640
$ (11,640) $105,207 $ (25,207) $112,693
$ (32,693)
B
Supt. of Inspectional
Services
$67,200
$85,312
$ (18,112)
$97,149
$ (29,950) $105,072
$ (37,873)
B
Emergency Commun.
Dispatch Dir.
$68,061
$70,674
$73,287
B
Treasurer/Tax Collector
$77,444
$95,665
$ (18,221) $101,115 $ (23,672) $106,565
$ (29,122)
B
City Clerk
$68,204
$86,197
$ (17,993)
$90,256
$ (22,052)
$94,315
$ (26,111)
C
Budget Analyst
$64,211
$90,871
$ (26,660) $101,447 $ (37,235) $112,022
$ (47,811)
C
Director of COA
$63,705
$70,873
$ (7,167)
$77,489
$ (13,784)
$84,105
$ (20,400)
C
Elections Chairman
$66,000
$65,148
$ 852
$71,044
$ (5,044)
$76,940
$ (10,940)
C
Network Manager
$65,000
$64,332
$ 668
$69,182
$ (4,182)
$74,031
$ (9,031)
C
Benefits Manager
$62,000
$49,450
$12,551
$54,420
$7,580
$59,391
$2,609
C
Asst. Purchasing Director
$54,995
$58,202
$ (3,207)
$61,934
$ (6,939)
$71,566
$ (16,571)
D
Fleet Manager/Mechanic
$54,049
$60,887
$ (6,837)
$67,175
$ (13,125)
$73,463
$ (19,414)
D
Mgr of Residential
Assessments
$58,000
$76,768
$ (18,768)
$84,346
$ (26,346)
$91,924
$ (33,924)
D
Grant Administrator
$54,123
D
Payroll Manager
$65,000
$71,936
$ (6,936)
$76,349
$ (11,349)
$80,762
$ (15,762)
D
Social Worker-COA
$38,815
$53,589
$ (14,774)
$59,670
$ (20,855)
$65,751
$ (26,936)
D
Dir. of Tobacco Control
$48,000
$48,000
D
Senior Planner
$54,000
$66,922
$ (12,922)
$73,584
$ (19,584)
$80,246
$ (26,246)
D
HR Coord./Civ. Svc. Mgr.
$43,000
$57,650
$ (14,650)
$64,082
$ (21,081)
$70,513
$ (27,513)
D
Asst. Tax Collector
$63,792
$70,221
$ (6,429)
$74,023
$ (10,231)
$77,825
$ (14,033)
D
Paralegal
$33,023
$50,909
$ (17,886)
$47,182
$49,996
E
Assessor/Analyst
$46,992
$62,236
$ (15,244)
$67,655
$ (20,663)
$73,074
$ (26,082)
E
Payroll Coordinator
$51,049
$55,357
$59,665
E
IT Specialist
$49,143
$47,429
$1,714
$57,774
$ (8,631)
$57,853
$ (8,709)
E
Planner
$45,000
$60,304
$ (15,304)
$64,382
$ (19,382)
$76,493
$ (31,493)
F
Office Mgr-Arts Council
F
Customer Service
Representative
$37,191
$43,139
$ (5,948)
$48,309
$ (11,118)
$53,480
$ (16,288)
F
Administrative Aide
$47,267
$47,752
$(485)
$52,330
$ (5,063)
$56,907
$ (9,640)
F
Admin. Asst. to ZBA
$39,900
$47,969
$ (8,068)
$50,488
$ (10,588)
$53,007
$ (13,107)
F
Hearing Officer
$47,871
$50,373
$52,875
G
Neighborhood Police Svc.
Rep.
$32,000
G
Records Clerk
$40,000
$39,631
$ 369
$42,836
$ (2,836)
$46,041
$ (6,041)
ATTACHMENT D
CHIEF EXECUTIVE SURVEY
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Municipality
CEO Title
Salary
Arlington
Town Manager
$159,000
Boston*
Mayor
$175,481
Braintree*
Mayor
$105,262
Brookline*
Town Administrator
$164,612
Cambridge*
City Manager
$327,091
Chelsea*
City Manager
$169,000
Everett*
Mayor
$85,000
Lowell
City Manager
$180,000
Malden*
Mayor
$105,900
Medford*
Mayor
$124,705
Melrose*
Mayor
$99,397
Newton
Mayor
$125,000
Quincy*
Mayor
$122,474
Revere*
Mayor
$126,492
Waltham
Mayor
$116,139
Somerville*
Mayor
$125,000
* Municipality is a member of the Metro Mayors Coalition.
ATTACHMENT E
SALARY SCALE
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GRADE
STEP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
1
$95,000
$80,000
$65,000
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$35,000
1A
$96,425
$81,200
$65,975
$60,900
$50,750
$40,600
$35,525
2
$97,871
$82,418
$66,965
$61,814
$51,511
$41,209
$36,058
2A
$99,339
$83,654
$67,969
$62,741
$52,284
$41,827
$36,599
3
$100,829
$84,909
$68,989
$63,682
$53,068
$42,454
$37,148
3A
$102,341
$86,183
$70,024
$64,637
$53,864
$43,091
$37,705
4
$103,876
$87,476
$71,074
$65,607
$54,672
$43,737
$38,271
4A
$105,434
$88,788
$72,140
$66,591
$55,492
$44,393
$38,845
5
$107,016
$90,120
$73,222
$67,590
$56,324
$45,059
$39,428
5A
$108,621
$91,472
$74,320
$68,604
$57,169
$45,735
$40,019
6
$110,250
$92,844
$75,435
$69,633
$58,027
$46,421
$40,619
6A
$111,904
$94,237
$76,567
$70,677
$58,897
$47,117
$41,228
7
$113,583
$95,651
$77,716
$71,737
$59,780
$47,824
$41,846
7A
$115,287
$97,086
$78,882
$72,813
$60,677
$48,541
$42,474
8
$117,016
$98,542
$80,065
$73,905
$61,587
$49,269
$43,111
8A
$118,771
$100,020
$81,266
$75,014
$62,511
$50,008
$43,758
9
$120,553
$101,520
$82,485
$76,139
$63,449
$50,758
$44,414
9A
$122,361
$103,043
$83,722
$77,281
$64,401
$51,519
$45,080
10
$124,196
$104,589
$84,978
$78,440
$65,367
$52,292
$45,756
ATTACHMENT F
IMPLEMENTATION
Notes: (1) Per employment agreement, will move to step 9 on one year anniversary
(2) Approved budget contains higher salary
(3) 6% stipend for operational supervision
(4) PT positions are converted to FT for evaluation purposes and then converted back to PT
Page 19
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Hours
Current
Annualized
Salary
Final
Step
Final
Salary
Information
Technology
Chief Information Officer
A
40
$110,000
7
$113,583
OSPCD
Executive Director (1)
A
40
$110,000
6
$110,250
Auditing
Finance Director / City Auditor
A
40
$94,600
4
$103,876
Law
City Solicitor
A
40
$94,071
4
$103,876
DPW
Commissioner of DPW
A
40
$93,851
4
$103,876
Communications
Director of Communications
A
40
$82,096
1
$95,000
Executive Office
Chief of Staff
A
40
$69,070
2
$97,871
Personnel
Director of Personnel
A
40
$72,176
1
$95,000
Traffic and Parking
Director of Traffic and Parking
A
40
$80,000
1
$95,000
Auditing
Finance Director
A
40
1
$95,000
Capital Projects
Director of Capital Projects (2)
A
40
1
$95,000
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Hours
Current
Annualized
Salary
Final
Step
Final
Salary
Library
Director of Libraries
B
40
$90,000
5
$90,120
Assessors
Chief Assessor ‐ Chairman of
the Board
B
40
$81,131
5
$90,120
DPW
Superintendent of Building &
Grounds
B
40
$69,493
3
$84,909
OSPCD
Superintendent of
Inspectional Services
B
40
$67,200
4
$87,476
Law
Assistant City Solicitor
B
40
$77,248
4
$87,476
Law
Special Counsel
B
40
$80,000
Law
Assistant City Solicitor
B
40
$77,376
3
$84,909
Law
Labor Counsel
B
40
$77,507
3
$84,909
City Clerk
City Clerk
B
40
$68,204
4
$87,476
DPW
Director of Operations DPW
(3)
B
40
$76,277
5
$90,120
DPW
Director of Engineering
B
40
$80,000
3
$84,909
OSPCD
Director of Housing
B
40
$80,000
2
$82,418
Office of
Sustainability
Director of OSE
B
40
$80,000
3
$84,909
Purchasing
Purchasing Director
B
40
$66,687
1
$80,000
DPW
Superintendent of Water and
Sewer Enterprise Fund
B
40
$67,725
1
$80,000
Constituent Services
Director of Constituent
Services
B
40
$72,278
2
$82,418
ATTACHMENT F
IMPLEMENTATION
Notes: (1) Per employment agreement, will move to step 9 on one year anniversary
(2) Approved budget contains higher salary
(3) 6% stipend for operational supervision
(4) PT positions are converted to FT for evaluation purposes and then converted back to PT
SomerStat
Director of SomerStat
B
40
$72,278
1
$80,000
DPW
Superintendent of
Highways/Lights & Lines
B
40
$69,493
2
$82,418
OSPCD
Director Planning and Zoning
B
40
$73,000
2
$82,418
Health
Director of Public Health
B
40
$71,541
2
$82,418
OSPCD
Director of Transportation &
Infrastructure
B
40
$80,000
2
$82,418
Executive Office
Aide to the Mayor
B
40
$65,000
1
$80,000
Treasury
Treasurer/Collector
B
40
$77,444
1
$80,000
Law
Assistant City Solicitor
B
40
$64,000
1
$80,000
OSPCD
Director of Finance and
Administration
B
40
$70,000
1
$80,000
Auditing
City Auditor
B
40
1
$80,000
Auditing
Deputy City Auditor
B
40
1
$80,000
OSPCD
Deputy Director/Project
Manager (3)
B
40
3
$84,909
OSPCD
Director of Economic
Development
B
40
1
$80,000
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Hours
(4)
Current
Annualized
Salary
Final
Step
Final
Salary
Treasury
Tax Title Attorney
C
25
$79,930
10
$84,978
Assessors
Director of Commercial
Assessments
C
40
$68,000
5
$73,222
DPW
Project Manager
C
40
$68,958
5
$73,222
Health
School Nurse Leader
C
40
$65,000
3
$68,989
OSPCD
Director of Historic
Preservation
C
30
$65,092
5
$72,140
Office of
Sustainability
Environmental Coordinator
C
40
$62,265
4
$71,074
Council on Aging
Director of Council on Aging
C
40
$63,705
4
$71,074
Elections
Chairman of Elections
C
40
$66,000
4
$71,074
OSPCD
Director of Parks and Open
Spaces
C
40
$61,389
3
$68,989
Arts Council
Director of Arts Council
C
40
$55,208
3
$68,989
Purchasing
Assistant Purchasing Director
C
40
$54,995
3
$68,989
Information
Technology
Network Manager
C
40
$65,000
3
$68,989
Assessors
Manager of Residential
Assessments
C
40
$58,000
2
$66,965
OSPCD
ISD Operations Manager
C
40
$64,000
1
$65,000
Personnel
Benefits Manager
C
40
$62,000
2
$66,965
Personnel
Assistant Director of
Personnel (3)
C
40
$60,000
3
$68,989
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ATTACHMENT F
IMPLEMENTATION
Notes: (1) Per employment agreement, will move to step 9 on one year anniversary
(2) Approved budget contains higher salary
(3) 6% stipend for operational supervision
(4) PT positions are converted to FT for evaluation purposes and then converted back to PT
Health
Director of Shape Up
Somerville
C
40
$55,000
2
$66,965
OSPCD/Law
Director of Special Projects /
Housing Counsel
C
40
$62,192
1
$65,000
OSPCD
Lead Program Manager
(Housing)
C
40
$50,000
2
$66,965
Recreation
Recreation Facilities Manager
C
40
$60,000
1
$65,000
Information
Technology
IT Project Manager
C
40
$60,000
2
$66,965
Somerstat
Budget Analyst
C
40
$64,211
2
$66,965
Traffic and Parking
Parking Clerk/Director of
Operations
C
40
$52,900
1
$65,000
Veterans Services
Director of Veterans Services
C
40
$64,398
1
$65,000
Auditing
Auditing Accountant
C
40
1
$65,000
Capital Projects
Capital Projects Manager (2)
C
40
1
$65,000
DPW
Director of Finance &
Administration
C
40
1
$65,000
DPW
Field Operations Manager
Water Dept
C
40
1
$65,000
DPW
Asst. Director of Engineering
C
40
1
$65,000
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Hours
(4)
Current
Annualized
Salary
Final
Step
Final
Salary
SomerPromise
Mayor's Policy Advisor for
Children, Youth, and
Education
D
20
$72,283
10
$78,440
Communications
Director of Community
Outreach
D
40
$70,000
9
$76,139
Communications
Youth Arts Coordinator
D
40
$65,000
5
$67,590
Communications
Deputy Director of
Communications
D
40
$50,000
2
$61,814
Auditing
Payroll Manager
D
40
$65,000
5
$67,590
Auditing
Grant Administrator
D
40
$54,123
4
$65,607
SomerStat
Senior Analyst
D
40
$65,000
4
$65,607
Police
Fleet Manager
D
40
$54,049
4
$65,607
OSPCD
Housing Grants Manager
D
40
$55,000
4
$65,607
Law
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
D
25
$52,836
4
$65,607
Treasury
Assistant Tax Collector
D
40
$63,792
4
$65,607
DPW
Water/Sewer Systems Analyst
D
40
$54,690
3
$63,682
Health
HR Commission & Women
Commission
D
40
$55,000
3
$63,682
Communications
Cable Manager
D
40
$55,000
3
$63,682
Personnel
Manager of Employment
Safety & Training
D
40
$52,516
3
$63,682
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ATTACHMENT F
IMPLEMENTATION
Notes: (1) Per employment agreement, will move to step 9 on one year anniversary
(2) Approved budget contains higher salary
(3) 6% stipend for operational supervision
(4) PT positions are converted to FT for evaluation purposes and then converted back to PT
OSPCD
Senior Accountant
D
40
$57,450
3
$63,682
OSPCD
Rehab Program Manager
(Housing)
D
40
$50,000
3
$63,682
OSPCD
Senior Planner (Econ
development)
D
40
$54,000
2
$61,814
Recreation
Youth & Volunteer Services
Coordinator
D
40
$49,972
1
$60,000
Purchasing
Manager of Construction
Procurement
D
40
$53,000
2
$61,814
SomerPromise
SomerPromise Director
D
27
$61,574
2
$61,814
OSPCD
Senior Planner (Econ
development)
D
40
$54,000
2
$61,814
Health
Director of Prevention
Services
D
40
$55,000
1
$60,000
OSPCD
Senior Planner (Planning)
D
40
$54,000
1
$60,000
Assessors
Sales / Personal Property
Analyst
D
40
$53,727
1
$60,000
Police
Financial Analyst
D
40
$61,215
2
$61,814
Council on Aging
COA Social Worker
D
40
$38,815
2
$61,814
OSPCD
Senior Planner ‐ Station Area
Planner
D
40
$54,000
1
$60,000
OSPCD
Senior Planner ‐ Zoning
D
40
$54,000
1
$60,000
Traffic and Parking
Accountant / Business Analyst
D
40
$54,789
1
$60,000
OSPCD
Senior Planner Landscape
D
40
$54,207
1
$60,000
OSPCD
Senior Planner Transportation
D
40
$54,000
1
$60,000
SomerStat
Senior Analyst
D
40
$55,000
1
$60,000
SomerStat
New Media/ResiStat
Coordinator
D
40
$45,000
1
$60,000
Council on Aging
COA Social Worker
D
40
$38,815
1
$60,000
Executive Office
ADA Coordinator (subject to
approval)
D
40
1
$60,000
OSPCD
Economic Development
Specialist (2)
D
40
1
$60,000
OSPCD
Lead Program Coordinator
D
40
1
$60,000
OSPCD
Senior Accountant
D
40
1
$60,000
Personnel
Benefits Specialist
D
30
1
$45,000
Police
Senior Crime Analyst (2)
D
40
1
$60,000
Purchasing
Procurement Analyst
D
40
1
$60,000
SomerStat
Financial Analyst
D
40
1
$60,000
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Hours
(4)
Current
Annualized
Salary
Final
Step
Final
Salary
Health
Grants Analyst
E
32
$61,308
10
$65,367
Treasury
Treasury Accountant
E
40
$61,250
8
$61,587
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ATTACHMENT F
IMPLEMENTATION
Notes: (1) Per employment agreement, will move to step 9 on one year anniversary
(2) Approved budget contains higher salary
(3) 6% stipend for operational supervision
(4) PT positions are converted to FT for evaluation purposes and then converted back to PT
Communications
Senior Program Director
E
40
$52,400
6
$58,027
Recreation
Recreation Facilities Assistant
Manager
E
40
$55,000
5
$56,324
Health
Director of Tobacco Control
E
40
$48,000
2
$51,511
Arts Council
Program Manager
E
40
$42,680
3
$53,068
Police
Crime Analyst
E
40
$35,000
3
$53,068
OSPCD
Housing Coordinator
E
40
$38,489
3
$53,068
OSPCD
Planner Historic Preservation
E
40
$38,029
3
$53,068
Constituent Services
Manager of Telephone
Operators
E
40
$48,465
3
$53,068
Health
SCAP Program Director
E
40
$46,000
2
$51,511
OSPCD
Program Specialist
E
40
$41,000
3
$53,068
Personnel
HR Coordinator/Civil Service
Manager
E
40
$43,000
1
$50,000
Communications
Producer
E
40
$38,594
2
$51,511
OSPCD
Planner (Econ development)
E
40
$46,000
2
$51,511
OSPCD
Housing Program Specialist
E
40
$46,177
1
$50,000
Communications
Systems Coordinator
E
40
$45,000
2
$51,511
OSPCD
Program Coordinator
E
40
$40,000
2
$51,511
Information
Technology
IT Specialist ‐ Public Safety
E
40
$49,143
2
$51,511
Constituent Services
Call Center Supervisor
E
40
$49,668
2
$51,511
Assessors
Assessor Analyst
E
40
$46,992
1
$50,000
OSPCD
Planner (Planning)
E
40
$45,000
1
$50,000
SomerStat
Junior Analyst
E
40
$45,000
1
$50,000
OSPCD
Planner ‐ Green Infrastructure
E
40
$45,295
1
$50,000
Health
Shape Up Somerville
Coordinator
E
40
$40,000
1
$50,000
Council on Aging
Project Manager
E
30
$31,949
1
$50,000
City Clerk
Archivist
E
40
$45,000
1
$50,000
OSPCD
Planner ‐ Planning & Historic
Preservation
E
40
1
$50,000
OSPCD
Planner (Econ development)
E
40
1
$50,000
OSPCD
Program Analyst/Compliance
Officer
E
40
1
$50,000
Recreation
Outreach Coordinator
E
40
1
$50,000
SomerStat
Community Engagement
Specialist
E
40
1
$50,000
Fire
Fire Analyst (2)
E
40
1
$50,000
Auditing
Payroll Coordinator
E
40
1
$50,000
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ATTACHMENT F
IMPLEMENTATION
Notes: (1) Per employment agreement, will move to step 9 on one year anniversary
(2) Approved budget contains higher salary
(3) 6% stipend for operational supervision
(4) PT positions are converted to FT for evaluation purposes and then converted back to PT
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Hours
(4)
Current
Annualized
Salary
Final
Step
Final
Salary
Executive Office
Administrative Aide
F
40
$47,267
10
$52,292
Capital Projects
Capital Project Exec Assistant
F
40
$49,808
10
$52,292
Auditing
Payroll Administrative
Assistant
F
40
$48,000
9
$50,758
Executive Office
Administrative Aide
F
40
$47,000
7
$47,824
Traffic and Parking
Hearing Officer
F
20
$47,027
8
$49,269
Treasury
Administrative Assistant
F
25
$45,760
7
$47,824
OSPCD
Administrative Assistant to
Director
F
40
$45,000
7
$47,824
OSPCD
Program Analyst
F
30
$38,142
4
$43,737
OSPCD
Administrative Assistant ZBA
F
40
$39,900
3
$42,454
Constituent Services
Customer Service
Representative
F
40
$37,191
2
$41,209
Arts Council
Office Manager
F
20
$35,360
2
$41,209
Constituent Services
Customer Service
Representative
F
40
$37,191
2
$41,209
Constituent Services
Customer Service
Representative
F
40
$37,191
2
$41,209
Constituent Services
Customer Service
Representative
F
40
$37,955
2
$41,209
Council on Aging
Administrative Assistant
F
40
$32,782
2
$41,209
Constituent Services
Customer Service
Representative
F
40
$37,956
2
$41,209
Constituent Services
Customer Service
Representative
F
40
$37,191
2
$41,209
Traffic and Parking
Hearing Officer
F
25
$35,793
2
$41,209
Constituent Services
Customer Service
Representative
F
40
$37,191
2
$41,209
Constituent Services
Customer Service
Representative
F
40
$37,191
1
$40,000
DEPARTMENT
TITLE
Grade
Hours
Current
Annualized
Salary
Final
Step
Final
Salary
Police
Records Clerk ‐ Transcriber
G
40
$40,000
7
$41,846
Police
Neighborhood Police Service
Representative
G
40
$32,000
2
$36,058
Police
Neighborhood Police Service
Representative
G
40
$32,000
1
$35,000
Police
Records Clerk ‐ Transcriber
G
40
1
$35,000
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ATTACHMENT G
STEP IMPLEMENTATION METHODOLOGY
Page 25
1
The salary for each position was annualized and placed on the salary scale that provided for
an increase. Part time salaries were converted to full time for the purpose of analysis only.
2.
After initial placement, each person was placed on the salary scale based on length of service
with the City. The following table represents the steps granted for longevity:
Length of Service
Number of Steps
Less than 2 years
0
2 – 7 years
1
7 – 12 years
2
More than 12
3
3.
If, however, an employee was promoted on or after July 1, 2010, a step was taken away as an
“offset.” The “offset” was done in recognition of the fact that an individual recently promoted
received an adjustment in salary in their new position. To give an incumbent an additional step at the
adjusted rate contradicts the purpose of the length of service calculation.