Modified compensation scale.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Modified compensation scale. Mr. Marez stated that following Board approval of the compensation scale on June 30, 2026, management conducted a final review of the recommended rates for each field technician position and determined that modifications were needed based on some positions earning more in compensation than higher ranking titles and certifications. The revised pay scale maintains the Board’s original intent of improving recruitment and retention while providing a clearer framework for employee advancement based on licensing, certifications and experience, The modifications increased the Field Technician I entry rate from $20.00/hour to $20.50/hour for the applicable classification; adjusted portions of the Field Technician II pay schedule and simplified advancement criteria to place greater emphasis on obtaining a Class C Water License; increased the Field Supervisor range by $1.00 across the salary schedule to better reflect supervisory responsibilities; and simplified qualification requirements. These changes increase the estimated annual cost of the temporary salary adjustments from approximately $17,555 to $23,795 but remain below the previously authorized FY 2026 budget limit of $35,000, Ms. Garcia made a motion to approve the revised compensation scale, including the updated pay ranges, qualification criteria and supervisory adjustments, and to authorize implementing the adjustments through the remainder of the current fiscal year. Ms. Rodgers seconded and a

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.