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Compensation <br /> If you are a represented employees, you will need to refer to the appropriafe confract <br /> provisions in addition to the information below; specific contract provisions may differ <br /> from these policies. (APPM Section 3-400) <br /> General Information of Salaries & Benefits <br /> New employees appointed to regular positions normally are hired at the first step of the range <br /> for their classification. <br /> If you are hired for an exempt (non-represented) full-time or part-time position or a confidential <br /> (non-represented) full-time position, your salary is based on your regularly scheduled work <br /> hours. Vacation and sick leave is earned based on the actual hours worked in a pay period. <br /> If you are hired for a confidential (non-represented) part-time position, you will be paid and earn <br /> vacation and sick leave benefits based on the actual hours you work in that position. <br /> The cost of health insurance varies depending on the coverage you select <br /> Position Classification-(APPM Section 3-410) <br /> All City jobs are grouped into classifications. The City's classification specifications are online <br /> on the City's website and describe the job duties and corresponding knowledge, skills, and <br /> abilities required by each job classification. You should become familiar with your classification <br /> description. Salary ranges are assigned to a classifications. <br /> Merit Increases-(APPM Section 3-421) <br /> You will be considered for a merit increase when you successfully complete the probationary <br /> period and each year thereafter. These increases are not automatic and depend on your level <br /> of performance. Employees at the maximum salary for their classification cannot receive merit <br /> increases. <br /> Exceptional Merit Increases-(APPM Section 3-422) <br /> If your supervisor finds your progress or performance to be outstanding, you may receive an <br /> exceptional merit increase within the salary range for your classification; this requires approval <br /> by your Executive Manager approval. Generally, such an increase does not affect your annual <br /> salary review date. <br /> Position Reclassification-(APPM Section 3-530) <br /> Positions that require similar levels of responsibility, knowledge, skill and ability are placed in <br /> the same job classification. If you think that your classification is not appropriate, you should <br /> talk with your supervisor. If the duties of your position change sufficiently and your current <br /> classification is no longer appropriate, your supervisor may initiate a reclassification request to <br /> your Executive Manager and submit a review request to HRRS. If the request is approved, you <br /> <br /> will be reclassified (upward or downward) to a more appropriate classification for your position. <br /> <br /> Page 15-February 2004 <br /> <br />