Evergreen was retained by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority (Authority) to conduct a compensation study and a classification/pay grade review of the existing pay structure for all existing positions within the Authority. Evergreen provided recommendations to ensure salaries in all positions at the Authority are internally equitable, externally competitive, and to ensure the Authority has a credible compensation and classification/pay grade structure in place that ensured positions performing similar work with essentially the same level of complexity, responsibility, knowledge, skills, and abilities are classified together that provided salaries commensurate with assigned duties.
Victor Valley Transit Authority, California; Compensation and Benefits Study
Evergreen was retained by Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) to conduct a Compensation and Benefits Study. Evergreen addressed changes in operations and staffing over the past several years to ensure that positions performing similar work with the same level of complexity, responsibility, and knowledge, skills, and abilities were classified together, and to ensure VVTA was competitive with relevant labor markets.
Northwest FL Beaches International Airport, FL: Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to conduct a Compensation Study. Evergreen conducted a Compensation Study and provided recommendations to ensure that the District remains competitive in the marketplace and can continue to attract and retain a talented workforce at current market rates.
Whatcom Transportation Authority, WA: Classification and Total Compensation Study
Evergreen Solutions was hired by Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) to conduct a Classification and Total Compensation Study. Evergreen performed the following tasks: evaluated the current philosophy for non-represented position; conducted a full study comparing current salaries, benefits, time off, longevity pay, premium or differential pay, hiring or incentive pay, car allowances and more to new comparators; provided reports with clearly understood variances between WTA comparable entities; and recommend actions to meet the objectives of the Board of Directors for consideration and adoption.
North Central Regional Transit District, NM: Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by the North Central Regional Transit District to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study for represented employees. Evergreen will perform the following tasks: perform an assessment of the District’s current compensation plan; conduct a market study; provide recommendations for a performance increase system; conduct a comprehensive review of compensation ranges to ensure both external competitiveness and internal equity; conduct a comprehensive analysis of current employee benefits packages; correct any existing internal equity and compression issues; and provide recommendations for the ongoing internal administration and maintenance of the proposed classification and compensation plan.
Interurban Transit Partnership, MI: Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by the Interurban Transit Partnership (ITP) to conduct a Compensation Study. Evergreen performed a review of ITP’s positions and current compensation to market benchmarks and reviewed and made recommendations to redesign ITP’s current pay grade and market salary schedule. Evergreen further recommended an equitable process for handling promotions from grade to grade and reviewed and recommended opportunities for improvement of ITP’s performance management system.
Brazos River Authority, TX: Compensation and Classification Study
Evergreen Solutions was selected to perform a Compensation and Classification Study for the Brazos River Authority. The Authority, headquartered in Waco, Texas, has branch offices located along the Brazos River. With over 250 employees, the Brazos River Authority is solely responsible for developing and managing the water resources of the entire Brazos River basin.
Evergreen Solutions’ study included, but was not limited to: a comprehensive evaluation of the Authority’s existing compensation plan; completion of a market salary survey; construction of a classification plan through which work performed at all classification levels will be evaluated using Evergreen Solutions’ Job Assessment Tool (JAT) and Management Issues Tool (MIT); and development of strategic positioning and compensation recommendations for sustaining the compensation and classification system.
BexarMet Metropolitan Water District, TX: Salary and Benefits Survey
The Bexar Metropolitan Water District (BexarMet) retained Evergreen Solutions to conduct a salary and benefits survey to determine if BexarMet was offering salaries and benefits that were within an appropriate competitive range. The study results provided BexarMet with recommendations related to external equity while still ensuring that internal equity is maintained.
The study included a review of the analysis conducted on the market data, recommendations based on the compensation structure, development of specific compensation recommendations, and creation of a strategic direction for BexarMet to use in implementing the proposed compensation system.
Denton County Fresh Water Supply District, TX: Compensation and Classification Study
Evergreen Solutions was under contract to complete a compensation and classification survey for Denton County Fresh Water District. The study assessed whether Denton had a reasonable classification and compensation system in comparison to the external employment market. The study also assessed the present Denton County compensation and classification structure for internal equity.
Evergreen Solutions thoroughly analyzed position classifications using the Job Assessment Tool to evaluate the internal conditions of Denton County and used market surveys and analysis to compare Denton County’s compensation to that of external organizations. When completed, the report included a series of findings and recommendations that alleviated any stress on the system and may also include new designs or enhancements for the existing system.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, NC: Compensation and Classification Study and Benefits Survey
Evergreen Solutions was retained by Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) to perform a review of the Authority’s existing classification plan, perform a salary survey, prepare one or more pay plan option schedules, and conduct a benefits survey. Specifically, Evergreen will review the Authority’s existing classification and compensation plan for appropriateness, internal equity, and external competitiveness. A number of specific tasks will be completed by Evergreen’s team which ultimately led to recommendations as to how the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority can better deliver an equitable and competitive classification and total compensation plan.
Evergreen first conducted a series of on-site meetings with key CFPUA employees to collect necessary background data and information, gathered requirements for the CFPUA compensation plan, and most importantly discussed with employee’s representatives perspectives, concerns, and suggestions on development of the classification and compensation plan. Next, Evergreen conducted two separate processes to measure internal equity amongst CFPUA classifications and gauge each CFPUA classification’s compensation completeness against the regional labor market. This process assisted with development of a research based compensation and classification plan as well as up-to-date job descriptions for all CFPUA classifications. Included in the total compensation study is a detailed benefits survey and analysis centered on determining comparative outcomes between CFPUA benefits offerings and those of the surrounding labor market.
Evergreen recommended one or more classification plans to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority and possible adjustments to CFPUA’s total compensation offerings which worked within any constraints on the Authority’s current resources. Sustainability efforts were implemented by Evergreen in the form of a detailed procedure manual and training for CFPUA Human Resources employees enabling them to maintain the recommended classification and compensation plan well into the future.