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City of Eugene <br /> Human Resource and Risk Services Policies <br /> 3-420 SALARY ADMINISTRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS <br /> 3-421 Salaries for New Employees and Merit Increase Policy (Revised <br /> I 09/16/02) <br /> New regular and limited duration employees, are normally hired at the first step <br /> of their salary range. When a new employee has extensive prior experience and <br /> the department feels it is justified to do so, the employee can be hired above the <br /> first step of the salary range. Hiring at step 3 or above must have prior approval <br /> <br /> j by H RRS. <br /> Supervisors are expected to complete a performance review prior to granting a <br /> merit increase. In addition, a copy of the performance evaluation must be sent <br /> to HRRS and to the department's designated personnel file manager at the time <br /> the PAF is processed. New non-represented employees are considered for a <br /> merit increase after twelve (12) months of employment and every twelve 12 <br /> months thereafter. IAFF- and AFSCME-represented employees who were hired <br /> at step 1 are considered for a merit increase after the first six (6) months, one (1) <br /> year after hire, and every twelve (12) months thereafter. EPEA-represented <br /> employees who are hired at step 1 are eligible for a merit increase after the first <br /> six (6) months, and every twelve (12) months thereafter. AFSCME- ,IAFF- and <br /> EPEA-represented employees hired above Step 1 are considered for a merit <br /> increase after twelve (12) months and every twelve months thereafter. Merit <br /> increases are not automatic and are dependent upon the employees' <br /> performance. <br /> SEE: Section 3-873 for impact of sick leave or leave of absence on merit review <br /> date <br /> SEE: Section 3-1021 for effect of layoff/bumping, <br /> SEE: Section 3-430 provides more information about performance evaluation <br /> procedures. <br /> SEE: Section 3-424 for merit increases while on a long-term AIC assignment <br /> SEE: Appropriate Labor Agreements for Represented Employees <br /> 3-422 Exceptional Merit (Revised 09/16/02) <br /> Supervisors who find an employee's progress or performance to be outstanding, <br /> may recommend a one step exceptional increase to their Executive Manager. <br /> Supervisors must get prior approval from the Executive Manager before notifying <br /> the employee. Such increases do not affect the next salary review date. <br /> Human Resource and Risk Services Revised: 09/16/02 <br /> <br />