HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-56 Approving the Mercer Group to perform a classification and compensation studyRESOLUTION NO. 2019-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDAO APPROVING
THE MERCER GROUP, INC. TO PERFORM A
CLASSIF'ICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne ("Village") Council desires to engage a
consultant to conduct a classification and compensation study (the "services"); and
WHEREAS, The Mercer Group, Inc. ("Contractor") submitted a proposal for the
Services ("Proposal"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-87 of the Village's Code of Ordinances, contracts for
professional services are exempt from competitive bidding procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Village Manager recommends that the Contractor be selected to
perform the Services as Contractor offers the highest value to the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to select Contractor to perform the Services and
authorize the Village Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the Contractor consistent
with the Proposal in an amount not to exceed $24,000 (the "Contract"); and
WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the residents of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. That each of the above-stated recitals are hereby adopted,
confirmed, and incorporated herein.
Section 2. Approval. That the Village Council approves the Contractor for the
Services.
Section 3. Authorization. That the Village Manager is hereby authorized to
negotiate and execute an agreement with the Contractor for the Services, consistent with the
Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit o'A" in an amount not to exceed $24,000, subject to approval
by the Village Attorney as to form, content, and legal sufficiency.
Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 27th day of Ausust, 2019.
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Proposal for a Classification and Compensation Study
1 May 2019
THE MERCER GROUP, INC.
Corporate Headquarters:Raleigh Office:
Mr. Phillip Robertson
3443 Highway 39 North
Louisburg, North Carolin a 27 549
919-496-2080
FA){9t9-496-7995
MercerNC@aol.com
5 57 9 B Chamblee-Dunwoody
Suite 5l I
Atlanta, GA 30338
770-551-0403
FAX770-399-9749
THE MERCER GROUP, INC
COMPANY PROFILE AND CAPACITY
Phillip G. Robertsono Senior Vice President
Primary Consultant for This Project
The Mercer Group, Inc., North Carolina Office
3443 Highway 39 North
Louisburg, North Carolina 27549
Telephone: (919) 496-2080; FAX: (919) 496-7995
E-mail address: MercerNC@aol.com
Mr. James L. Mercer, Chief Executive Officer
Corporate Headquarters
James L. Mercer, President
The Mercer Group, Inc.
5579 B Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Suite 51 I
Atlanta, Georgia 30338
Telephone: (770) 551-0403; FAX: (770) 399-9749
Federal Tax ID No.: 58-1877068
Web site address : http ://www.mercergroupinc.com
ABOUT THE MERCER GROUP.INC.
The Mercer Group, Inc. will be the sole firm providing all services as described in this proposal.
This proposal has been made without collusion with any other person or entity.
The Mercer Group, Inc. is a management consulting firm incorporated in the State of Georgia and
operating nationwide. The company's services include:
o Compensation and classification studies;
o Executiverecruitment;
o Performance management systems;
o Organization and operations analysis;
o Productivityimprovement;
o Strategic planning;
o Management systems;
o Organization development and training;
o Privatization;
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o Policy studies;
o Budget evaluation services; and,
o General management consulting.
BUSINESS MODEL
The Mercer Group, Inc. is a Consortium Model firm, with a core of key staff members
supplemented by associated independent consultants and specialty firms. The consortium
members work together regularly and have long personal and professional relationships. This
business model allows us to:
Staff each engagement with consulting professionals who have the specific managerial,
functional, and technical skills needed to fully satisfy the project objectives.
Eliminate pressure to assign salaried staff who may be available but lack the experience or
capabilities necessary to be effective and efficient in serving our clients.
Offer competitive rates for very senior consultants due to our reduced administrative and
overhead costs.
WORKING OFFICE
This project will be conducted by the Louisburg, North Carolina branch. The Louisburg branch is
staffed by Senior Vice President Phillip Robertson and Vice President Joan Miller. This office
specializes in Compensation and Classification Studies, Performance Evaluation Systems, FLSA
Compliance, and Executive Recruitment. The staff has over 65 years' experience.
There are not any past, on-going or potential conflicts of interest which the consultants may have
as a result of performing work for this project. The Mercer Group, Inc. has not divulged,
discussed, or compared our proposal with other proposers and has not colluded with any other
proposer or parties to a proposal whatsoever. Further, Phillip Robertson has full authority to sign
this proposal on behalf of The Mercer Group, Inc.
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PROJECT TEAM
The team we are proposing for this project includes our most experienced consultants
The Principal in Charge of the project will be James L. Mercer. Mr. Mercer is President of our
firm. He is a Certified Management Consultant and has extensive experience in all phases of
management consulting including compensation, classification, and performance appraisal. Mr.
Mercer will be available if needed to assist in this project.
The Project Manager will be Phillip Robertson, Senior Vice President of our firm. He possesses
extensive knowledge of all phases of staffing studies, compensation and classification and all
areas of local government management. He will be responsible for assuring the quality of our
work, the adherence to expected schedules and the delivery of our work products.
Resumes for each of our team members are included in this section.
James L. Mercer, President
Mr. Mercer holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Nevada,
Reno, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from the same institution. He
received a Certificate in Municipal Administration from the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill and is a graduate of the Executive Development Program at Cornell University. Mr.
Mercer has more lhan26 years' experience in management consulting. He has authored three
books, co-authored three books, and has written more than 250 articles on various phases of
public management. His experience covers the following functional areas: compensation and
classification, organization analysis, management systems, productivity improvement,
seminars/training, public sector executive search, strategic planning, and general consulting.
Examples of Mr. Mercer's experience in each of these functional areas are listed below:
Prior to forming The Mercer Group, Mr. Mercer was President of Mercer, Slavin, & Nevins, Inc.
and a Regional Vice President of Wolfe & Associates, Inc., with which he previously merged his
own local government consulting firm, James Mercer & Associates, Inc. He has also been
Director of Government Consulting Services in the southeastern and southwestem regions of the
United States for Coopers & Lybrand. He has been a National Program Director with Public
Technology, Inc., and served as Assistant City Manager of Raleigh, North Carolina. This was
preceded by ten years of private sector and university faculty and staff experience. Mr. Mercer is
a frequent featured speaker, organizer and panelist at local goveilrment conferences, professional,
and civic clubs, etc., on issues of productivity improvement, management, office automation,
entrepreneurship, etc.
Mr. Mercer has received many honors, including the prestigious George C, Franklin Memorial
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Award from the North Carolina League of Municipalities for Excellence in Public Administration
and election to Beta Gamma Sigma, the national honor society in business and administration. He
has also served on several private and public Boards, including the University of Nevada
Foundation, the School of Business Advisory Board at California Polytechnic State University in
San Luis Obispo, and the Public Administration Program at the University of South Carolina.
Mr. Mercer has been quoted in The New York Times, Forbes, Public Management, American
City and County, and many other national and local publications. His professional affiliations
include:
o Intemational CitylCounty Management Association;
o American Society for Public Administration;
o Institute of Industrial Engineers (past Chapter President);
. The Technology Transfer Society (Board of Directors - 5 terms); and,
o Intemational Association of Quality Circles.
Phillip Robertson, Senior Vice-President
3443 Hvry. 39 North
Louisburg, North Carolina 27549
Offi ce telephone : 9 19 -496-208 0 Cellular telephone: 9 19 -3 49 -7 239
Fax: 919-496-7995
Mr. Robertson has 40 years' experience in the public sector. Mr. Robertson joined The Mercer
Group, Inc. in 1998, His experience includes:
r Compensation and Classification studies
Hernando County, Florida; The Housing Authority of Covington, Kentucky; East Point,
Georgia; Martin County, Florida; Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Public Library; Monmouth,
Oregon; Monroe, Georgia; Peachtree City, Georgia; The Development Authority of
Peachtree City, Georgia; Pitt County, North Carolina; Okaloosa County, Florida; Okaloosa
County Detention Center; Martin Countyo Florida Sheriffs Office;Henderson, Nevada;
the Town of Berlin, Connecticut; Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative in Defuniak
Springs, Florida; Duncan, Oklahoma; Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Public Library System;
Colonial Heights, Virginia; Nye County, Nevada; Decatur Illinois Housing Authority;
Rochester Hills, MI; Garden City, Georgia; The Town of Glastonbury, Corurecticut; The
Town of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina; The.Town of Holly Springs, North Carolina; Sun 'N
Lake of Sebring, Florida,Improvement District; Okaloosa, Florida, Gas District;
Sunny Isles Beacho Florida;Frankfort, Kentucky; Peachtree City, Georgia, Tourism
Association; Sioux City, Iowa; Glen Heights, Texas; Daytona Beach, Florida;
Jacksonville, Florida; Osawatomie, Kansas; Gordon College in Barnesville, Georgia;
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Assisted Housing Risk Management Association, IL; Iowa League of Cities; Peachtree City
Water and Sewerage Authority; The Town of Minturn, Colorado; Loma Linda, Califomia;
Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority of California, Sacramento; Hercules, California;
Mooresville, North Carolina; Salt River Landfill, Scottsdale, AZ; Jackson County, North
Carolina; Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia; Rhode Island Airport Authority;
Vemon, California; Metropolitan District Commission in Hartford, CT; Glenwood Springs,
Colorado; Eagle, Idaho; The Town of Wethersfield, CT; Davie, Florida; Yankton County,
South Dakota; Pensacola, Florida; North Carolina State Firefighters Association; Craven
Community College inNew Bern, North Carolina; Lee County, Georgia; Cumberland
County ABC Board (Fayetteville, N.C.); Portland, Maine; Goldsboro, North Carolina;
Cheyenne, Wyoming; Huntersville, North Carolina; Spring Lake, North Carolina;
Southland Utility Services, Florida ; Kentucky League of Cities; Nevada City, California;
Johnston County, North Carolina; Defuniak Springs, Florida; East Point, Georgia;
Lexinglon, North Carolina.
o Executive Searches
Arkansas City, Kansas-Crty Manager 2006; Federal Heights, Colorado-City Manager 2007;
Liberty, Texas - Crty Manager 2007; Hanover Park, Illinois - Chief Information Officer
2007; Union City, Georgia - City Administrator 2008; Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative
- Chief Operating Officer 2007; Tipp City, Ohio - City Manager 2008; The Town of
Mooresville, North Carolina- Engineering Manager 2008; The Town of Mooresville, North
Carolina - City Manager 2008; Orange County, North Carolina - Emergency Services
Director 2008; Orange County, North Carolina - County Attorney 2009; Town of
Harrisburg, North Carolina - Finance Director 2008; Orange County, North Carolina -
County Manager 2009; Decatur, Illinois, Housing - Executive Director- 2010;Lee County,
Georgia - County Manager- 2011, Tipp City Ohio-Library Director -2077,Holland
Michigan - Clty Manager -2012, Troy Michigan- City Manager -2012, Yankton South
Dakota - City Manager - 2012, Milliken Colorado - Town Administrator -2014, Petoskey
Michigan - City Manager -2015, Clinton County, Ohio, Port Authority - Executive
Director - 2015 .
r Organizational and Staffing Studies
Frankfort, Kentucky; Okaloosa Gas District, Florida; Peachtree City Tourism Association,
Georgia; Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative; and Hercules, Califomia
o Performance Evaluafion Systems
Pitt County North Carolina; Colonial Heights, Virginia; Sun'N Lake Improvement District;
Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority; and The Village of Carol Stream,IL;
Rockaway Township, New Jersey.
r Organizational Climate Surveys
Assisted Housing Risk Management Association,IL; and Horizons of Okaloosa County,
Florida;
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r Additional Experience
o Former Management Information Systems Director for the North Carolina Division of
Employment and Training.
o Extensive experience in organizational analysis at the local and state govemment levels
o Former Human Resources Director for a Division of the North Carolina State
Government.
o Former Assistant City Manager for Clayton, North Carolina.
o Extensive experience in Grant Management at the Federal, State, and Local levels.
o Extensive experience and expertise with information systems management at the Federal,
State, and Local levels.
Mr. Robertson has a MA in Public Administration from Appalachian State University in Booneo
North Carolina and a BA in History from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North
Carolina. He has also done doctoral work at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North
Carolina.
Joan L. Miller, Vice President
3443 Hv'ty.39 North
Louisburg, North Carolina 27549
Office: 919-496-2080
Ms. Miller has 26 years of experience in municipal government as a city planner,
housing specialist and grants manager. Her areas of expertise include the following:
Policy and Procedure Research, Development, and Implementation
Fiscal Analysis as a Function of Policy Options
Transportation and Recreation Program Planning and Implementation
Water Quality Improvements
Code Enforcement and Residential Rental Inspection
Comprehensive Plan Development, Modification, and Interpretation
Environmental Review
Grants Development, Administration, Reporting and Closeout
Housing Rehabilitation Program Planning, Development, and Implementation
Ms. Miller is a graduate of North Carolina State University
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REFERENCES
The Mercer Group, Inc. has been conducting compensation and classification studies since its
inception in 1990. Phillip Robertson has been the manager of all Mercer Group Compensation
and Classification Studies for the past 19 years. The references below are for studies similar to
your project.
The following are references for similar projects that have been conducted by Phillip Robertson:
Mrs. Kay Godwin
Deputy County Manager
Okaloosa County Human Resources Department
6018 North Pearl Street
Crestview, Florida 32536
850-6s1-7515
Compensation and Classification Study for Board of County Commissioners and Supervisor of
Elections. The original project was completed in 2000. The Mercer Group maintained the system
for the county through 2004. The Mercer Group was contacted again in2006 and has continued
provided services through 2016.
Dr. Susan Van Buren
Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development
Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative
Defuniak Springs, FL
850-892-2ttt
Compensation and Classifi cation Study
The original project was completed in 2000.
A comprehensive update was conducted in 2004.
Another Full Compensation and Classification Study 2012
We continue to provide update services.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE, APPROACHO AND METHODOLOGY
The Mercer Group, Inc. believes that the Classification and Compensation Study must have
extensive client participation. Our experience has shown that successful assignments are
characterized by:
r A mutual understanding between the client and the consultant staff of the objectives, study
process, timing, and end products of the study;
r A thorough understanding of the current situation by the consultants before proceeding with
detailed analysis;
o Providing opportunities for participation and input by staff; and
o A thorough review of draft reports with the Mayor and others of his choosing.
Our work plan includes provision for each of the items listed above. The specific participation of
City officials and staff is described as follows:
Director of Human Resources - The Director of Human Resources (or designee) is the principal
client(s) for the project. The principal client will receive a thorough briefing and description of
the study process and methodology. At the end of the study, the principal client will receive a
briefing on all findings and recommendations as well as briefings throughout the process as
appropriate. It is important that the principal client be involved in the key policy issues to ensure
the overall effectiveness of the resulting Classification and Compensation systems to meet the
needs of the organization.
Management (Department/Division Heads)
-Management will be involved in the study by
participating in a briefing session with the consultants, completing questionnaires, meeting
individually with the consultants to review the scope of their operations, and identifying any
specific concems they may have with respect to their current classification, compensation or
organizational systems. Key management will likewise be involved in reviewing a draft of all job
analysis recommendations including position placement recommendations and class
specifications.
Employees - All employees whose positions are included in the study must feel that they have a
role in the process and that their input is both sought and welcomed. That role and input will be
introduced and explained by a thorough and accurate initial presentation about the project.
Employees then will be asked to complete position questionnaires and will be given opportunities
to be involved further in the process through interviews, job audits (when necessary), and appeal
procedures.
Administrative Staff - Designated Administrative Staff will be asked to assist in the distribution
and collection of the position questionnaires and assist the consultants in setting up meetings and
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interviews.
The Mercer Group, Inc. approach to Classification and Compensation stresses participation at all
levels. The result will be a new system that is truly developed by those who must live with it.
WORK PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE
In order to meet the client's specific objectives for this project, we have developed a work plan
consisting of five (5) phases and seven (7) steps, as follows:
Phase I
STEP 1. Orientation
Because of the significance of a classification and compensation study, a clear understanding of
and agreement to the work plan is critical. We will begin the project by meeting with all
appropriate officials including but not limited to the Director of Human Resources and
department heads and others necessary to clarify the following issues:
Specific issues regarding the current classification and pay structure(s);
Specific issues regarding individual Departments and Divisions (group meetings and
individual meetings with each department head);
a Understanding of the objectives for the systems;
. Review of The Mercer Group, Inc. classification and analysis methodology, including specific
forms such as the position questionnaire;
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Policies regarding review and employee appeal of recommendations;
Begin development of a list of organizations for the "market analysis," including public and
private employers (Management will participate in the process of development of the
comparable or ganization list) ; and
a Implementation strategy for results of the study.
At the orientation, we will also obtain information on current practices. We will then provide the
initial communication to employees through group meetings, written explanations, or both,
depending on the needs of the organization. The Mercer Group, Inc. prefers to meet with
employee groups to review the process and how the employees are going to be asked to
participate. Classification and Compensation Studies can produce anxiety with employees. We
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have found that open discussions with employees at the beginning of the study helps employees
understand what to expect from us and what we are going to ask of them. It also allows
employees the opportunity to voice any concerns or questions and meet the consultants. During
orientation we generally provide our contact information to employees and encourage them to
contact us at any point during the process ifthey have questions or concerns.
Phase II
STEP 2. Classification Process
The job analysis classification portion of the study will begin with the distribution of Position
Questionnaires to all employees. The Position Questionnaire is typically distributed and reviewed
during the Employee Group Orientation meetings. The Position Questionnaire is important to the
Classification and Compensation process because the information obtained becomes the basis for
the classification system and the development of "benchmark" positions.
Because the questionnaire is important, we will review and edit our questionnaire with
management to ensure its appropriateness.
Upon receipt of the questionnaites, we will interview positions for employees having submitted
questionnaires to confirm and clarify the information.
At a minimum we must have a sufficient sample size of each class or job title to ensure a
thorough understanding of each position. We will also conduct job audits when necessary,
All reasonable accommodation will be made to ensure that all employees who wish to
participate in the interview process will be given the opportunity to do so. Our history with
studies of 200 or fewer employees has been that on avetage, g0o/o of all employees participate in
interviews. Employees who have the same job title and agree that they are performing the same
job duties can interview as group with a sufficient sample size. During the course of the study
there is no limit on the number of positions that we will classify.
Employees who have the same job title and do NOT agree that they are performing the same job
duties will be interviewed separately. It may be that at the end of the study we recommend that
these positions remain in the same classification or the duties and responsibilities may be such
that a separate classification is recommended. If we do not allow employees to choose if they
want to interview together or separately it greatly undermines the results of the study and the
employee "buy in".
We will begin interviews in each department with the lowest classifications and work up to the
Department Heads. This approach allows us to obtain a good understanding of the organization
and to discuss issues and problems at each succeeding level.
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Interviews generally take 15 minutes for individuals and 30 minutes for groups. During the
interview the consultant will review the submitted questionnaire with the employee and as
clarification questions. This is also an opportunity to employees who communicate more
effectively in an oral format the opportunity to discuss their position with the consultant.
Upon completion of the position questionnaire and interview process, we will analyze
classifications by the duties and responsibilities.
As a result of the questionnaire and interview process, we normally obtain information regarding
organizational and personnel issues outside of the scope of this project. We will provide an
informal report to the principal client covering those issues which appear to be significant, if
desired.
To develop the proper classifications and provide internal equity, we will use The Mercer Group
Factor Evaluation System (FES). Such systems are used to provide numerical rankings for
classifications and positions. A detailed description of our job measurement methodology is
included as Exhibit II.
During the classification process, we will address the issues of parity among departments,
appropriate titles, consolidation of classifications, creation of new classifications and logical
career ladders.
After the completion of the interviews and the application of the FES, the consultants will meet
with each Department Head to review the preliminary factoring for the position is her/his
department. This is a time that the consultants will be able to obtain clarifications on issues with
any positions that were not clear in the interview and questionnaire. These meetings help
familiarize the Department Heads with how the classification system works. The preliminary
factoring will also be reviewed with the principal client(s) from an organizational prospective.
After the recommendations have been approved, copies of the recommended class specifications,
and title changes should be provided to incumbents for review. Should an employee feel that
his/her recommended classification is inaccurate; an appeal may be made to the Review Commit-
tee. The make-up of the Review Committee will be established at project orientation. We will
recommend a methodology to make the process fair and non-threatening to the individual
employees.
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Phase III
STEP 3. Market Analysis
Using the specifications developed through the questionnaire/interview process, we will work
with the organrzation to select a representative number of positions to be used as "benchmarks"
for a market comparison survey.
The survey instrument will be developed as part of our assessment and understanding of the needs
of the organization. We recommend that abroad base of private and public organizations be
used. Through meetings with management we will work together to identi$ the organizations to
be included in this survey.
The survey instrument will be customized for the organization and left with the organization for
continued use in maintaining the system. All information will be analyzed by The Mercer Group,
Inc. and a detailed report will be prepared regarding the responses. This analysis and report will
be done on Excel spreadsheets and provided to the organization with training on how to update
the spreadsheets in maintaining the system.
We recommend that the market analysis survey be repeated in its entirety at least once every two
years with parts of it used more often. We will provide the organization with the instrument and
training in the analysis of data.
Using the market research data, a set of specific recommendations regarding the level of
Compensation for all classes will be developed. In this part of the study, we will:
o Provide pay levels for all classes;
o Provide recommendations on policy decisions such as range widths, new-hire level guidelines,
and mechanisms for slotting; and
. Provide altemative implementation strategies for the system, including the cost of each
alternative.
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Phase IV
STEP 4. FLSA Analysis
Once classifications (lobs) are identified for the new system each position will be preliminarily
reviewed and analyzed for the appropriate FLSA designation of Exempt or Non-Exempt, keeping
in mind that the final determination of the status must be made for each employee - emplovees
sre exemot or non-exemDt, not positions.
STEP 5: Trainins System Maintenance
Training will be provided for all appropriate personnel in the administration of the new
Compensation and Classification systems, including:
The Factor Evaluation System for classification of new positions and reclassifications as theyo
occur;
o The market survey instrument for continued update of the salary system; and
o Implementationprocedures.
We provide telephone consultation for one year following the study. Many of our clients keep us
on contract following the first year to assistance as needed. We provide this assistance at an
hourly rate of $100.
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Throughout the project The Mercer Group, Inc. will provide the organization with written or oral
updates. Specifically, we will provide:
o Status reports at each step ofthe process.
o Special reports or requests when policy decisions need to be made
o Preliminary final report for review by appropriate officials.
o Final report.
We will also make a presentation of findings and recommendations to management, staff and the
governing board, as necessary.
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PRICE PROPOSAL
The not-to-exceed total cost of the Classification and Compensation Study for Key Biscayne will
be $16,950. This includes all expenses related to 6 days on site spread across 3 separate trips
during the course of the study. If the successful completion of the study (not including job
descriptions) should require more trips or more time on site there will be no additional charges.
If the Village wishes for us to provide job descriptions at the end of the study, the additional cost
will be $75 per job description.
Our usual schedule of payments is:
. One third of the contract amount at the close of Orientation;
o One third of the contract amount following the interview phase and the selection of market
benchmark positions and market organizations to be surveyed;
o One third of the contract amount at the submission of the final report.
Key Biscayne's cost for The Mercer Group, Inc. for services rendered under this agreement will
not exceed the agreed upon price unless an increase is authorized in writing by the organization.
We will comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of federal, state and local
government entities.
Our ability to carry out the work required will be drawn greatly from our past experience in
providing similar services to others, and we expect to continue such work in the future. We will,
to the degree possible, preserve the confidential nature of any information received from you or
developed during the work in accordance with our professional standards.
We assure you that we will devote our best efforts to carrying out the engagement. The results
obtained, our recommendations and any written material provided by us will represent our best
judgment based on the information available to us. Our liability, if any, will not be greater than
the amount paid to us for the services rendered.
This proposal constitutes the agreement between us. It cannot be modified except in writing by
both parties. Our agreement will be interpreted according to the laws of the State of Florida.
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EXHIBIT I
RESULTS OF THE CLASSIFICATION PHASE:
Classification standards for all classes and levels proposed;
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a Class specifications for all classifications;
FLSA designation for exempt or non-exempt status for each employee included in the
study (keep in mind that these recommendations [especially for the Administrative and
Executive Exemptionsl may need to be revisited -at no additional charge- as the
proposed 12/2016 changes to FLSA are currently in litigation);
Allocation of each position to an appropriate classification to ensure internal equifya
RESIII,TS OF'THE CO TION PHASE:
a Development of comprehensive market survey instrument for continued use by the
organization;
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Development of appropriate salary guidelines;
Assignment of appropriate salary range to each classification;
a Development of written guidelines of the total system.
OPTIONAL FINAL PRODUCTS TO BE DELIVERED:
a Job Descriptions.
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EXIIIBIT II
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FACTOR EVALUATION SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Each functional position will be analyzed and assigned a level for all 10 factors outlined below,
based on the completion of a position questionnaire followed by an interview. In cases where
employees hold the same position title but are of the opinion that their duties are materially
different, separate interviews and factoring will be done.
FACTOR 1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Factor I measures the nature and extent of information or facts which the worker must understand to do acceptable
work (e.g. steps, procedures, practices, rules, policies, theories principle, and concepts) and the nature and extent of
the skills needed to apply that knowledge. To be used as a basis for selecting a level under this factor, a knowledge
must be required and applied.
FACTOR 2. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
"Supervisory controls" covers the nature and extent ofdirect or indirect controls exercised by the supervisor, the
employee's responsibility, and the review of completed work.
Controls are exercised by the supervisor in the way the assignments are made, inshuctions are given to the employee,
priorities and deadlines are set, and objectives and boundaries are defined.
Responsibility of the employee depends upon the extent to which the employee is expected to develop the sequence
and timing of various aspects of the work, to modifu or recommend modihcation of inshuctions, and to participate in
establishing priorities and deflrning objectives.
The degree ofreview ofcompleted work depends upon the nature and extent ofthe review (close and detailed review
of each phase of the assignment, detailed review of the finished assignment, spot-check of finished work for
accuracy, or review only for adherence to policy).
FACTOR 3. SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Factor 3 measures the knowledge that may be required to supervise or manage small or specialized organizational
units, mid-level divisions, and major operations within the total organization or the entire organization.
FACTOR 4. GUIDELINES
This factor covers the nature of guideline and the judgment needed to apply them. Guides may include manuals,
established policies and procedures, engineering handbooks or the organization's personnel manual. The guidelines
may be related to the specific occupation rather than organizational. For instance, a CPA may work under specific
guidelines imposed by the profession rather than the organization.
Individual jobs in different occupations vary in the specificity, application and availability of guidelines for
performance of assignments. Consequently, the constraints and judgmental demand placed upon employees also
vary. For example, the existence of specific instructions, procedures and policies may limit the opportunity of the
employee to make or recommend decisions or actions. In the absence of procedures or under broadly stated
objectives, employees in some occupations may use considerable judgment in researching literature and developing
new methods.
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FACTORs. COMPLEXITY
This factor covers the nature, number, variety, and intricacy of tasks, steps, processes or methods in the work
performed; the difficulty in identifuing what needs o be done; and the difficulty and originality involved in
performing the work.
FACTOR 6. SCOPE AND EFFECT
Scope and effect addresses the relationship between the nature ofthe work, i.e. the purpose, breadth and the depth of
the assignments and the effect of the work products or services both within and outside the organization.
Effect measures such things as whether the work output facilitates the work of others, provides timely services of a
personal nature, or impacts on the adequacy ofdecisions.
FACTOR 7. PERSONAL CONTACTS
This factor includes face-to-face contacts and telephone and radio dialogue with persons not in the supervisory chain.
Levels described under this factor are based on what is required to make the initial contact, the difficulty of the
communicating with those contacted, and the setting in which the contact takes place.
Above the lowest level, points should be credited under this factor only for contacts which are essential for successful
performance of the work and which have a demonshable impact on the difficulty and responsibility of the work
performed.
The relationship of Factors 7 and 8 presumes that the same contacts will be evaluated for both factors. Therefore, use
the personal contact which serves as the basis for the level selected for Factor 8 as the basis for selecting a level for
Factor 7.
FACTOR 8. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Purpose ofpersonal contact range from factual exchanges of information to situations involving significant or
controversial issues and differing viewpoints, goals or objectives. The personal contacts which as the basis for the
level selected for this factor must be the same as the contact which are the basis for the level selected in Factor 7.
FACTOR 9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The "Physical Demands" factor includes physical characteristics and abilities (e.g. agility and dexterity requirements)
and the physical exertion involved in the work (e.g. stooping, bending, climbing, walking, or running). To some
extent the frequency or intensity of physical exertion must be considered, e.g. is the exertion continuous or on an
infrequent basis.
FACTOR 10 WORK ENVIRONMENT
The "Work Environment" factor considers the risks and discomfort in the employee's physical surroundings or the
nature of the work assigned and the safety regulations required. Although the use of safety precautions can
practically eliminate a certain danger or discomfort, such situation typically place additional demands upon the
employee in carrying out safety regulations or wearing protective equipment.
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POSITION CLASSIFICATION OUESTIONNAIRE
Job Title:
Name of the person currently in this position:
Department:
Work station location:
This questionnaire was prepared by:
Name of this position's supervisor:
Title of this position's supervisor:
Signature of supervisor indicating that this questionnaire has been reviewed:
In a brief summary, state the basic purpose of your position and how it contributes to the work of
your unit, department, or the organization as a whole.
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List the duties that best describe the maior areas of your job. If the space provided for any item is
not sufficiento please continue on another page.
Specific Duty or Job Area:
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I . Education and Experience: Please list the level of education, years of experience, and any courses,
certifications, or licenses that you think should be required to be hired into your job.
2. Assignment, Review, and Approval of Work:
a. Describe how your work is assigned, reviewed, and approved. Who does this review and
approval, and how often?
b. Describe any work that does not require approval.
3. Supervision Given: Are there other employees of your organization for whom you approve requests
for time off, provide input on their performance evaluation, initiate disciplinary action, or provide
input on decisions to hire or fire? If yes, please complete the top part of page 4. Please also provide
information on page 4 for any temporary employees, volunteers, or interns that you may supervise or if
you are the supervisor in the absence ofyour supervisor. Ifyou have no supervisory responsibilities,
please skip to question 4.
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List below the primary functions and responsibilities of any Subordinate Positions that report
directly to your position. Where multiple employees holding the same job title and who are
performing the same job functions are involved, group these together and indicate the total
number of positions in the parenthesis following the job title.
Job Title Number of Primary Function/Duties
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4. Guidelines: What job duties do you perform for which there are scarce or no policies, procedures,
guidelines or industry standards?
5. Complexity: What job duties do you perform that: 1) Were extremely difficult to leam or;2)
Involve a large number of intricate tasks and I or; 3) You must use creative or original thinking to
decide how to begin or complete?
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6. Scope and Effect: Within the organization or the general public, whom does your work affect?
Describe this effect.
7. Personal Contacts Outside the Organization:
Outside the Organization, what types of personal contacts must you make to do your job?
Examples include: citizens; contractors; public fficials (other localities); attorneys; developers,
suppliers, etc.
8. Purpose of Contacts Outside of the Organization: What is the purpose of each of the personal
contacts listed in Question 7?
9. Physical Demand: How much physical exertion or mobility does your position require? How often
are you required to be mobile or use physical strength?
10. Work environment: List any dangers or severe or unusual environmental conditions connected with
your job and how often you must deal with these dangers or conditions, What special protection is
needed or is available to protect you while working?
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REVIEW BY IMMEDIATE SI]PERVISOR
l. Please provide your comments, exceptionso or additions to any of the employee's responses to
the topic areas of this Position Questionnaire.
2. What do you consider to be the most important duties of this position?
REVIEW BY DEPARTMENT HEAI)
Please provide your own comments relating to the responses of the incumbent and/or the Supervisor, and
any additional information that might be appropriate to properly define the duties and responsibilities of
this position.
Signature of the Department Head indicating review of the questionnaire
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