North Dakota Court System: Classification and Compensation Study

Evergreen is retained by the North Dakota Court System to conduct a Compensation and Classification Study to determine whether current job descriptions accurately reflect daily tasks, levels of responsibility, and necessary skills and education and to determine whether the current pay ranges are aligned with external labor markets s and internally equitable.  Evergreen will also review the compensation package (i.e., benefits) as compared to similar markets.

Arizona Supreme Court: Salary Survey and Analysis

Evergreen Solutions was retained by the Arizona Supreme Court to conduct a salary survey and analysis. Evergreen’s consultants conducted a market study to determine the level of salaries needed to attract and retain positions within the probation departments in 15 counties in Arizona; surveyed comparable agencies for the salary ranges and job descriptions for four position classifications (i.e., probation officer, probation officer supervisor, surveillance officer, and juvenile detention officer); identified public sector contemporaries within similar markets for sustainable, accurate, position benchmarking; and establish a competitive salary range by position classification, including the starting salaries required for each position classification in order to set competitive pay standards for Arizona’s Probation Departments.

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, FL: Compensation, Classification, and Benefits Study

Evergreen Solutions is retained by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to conduct a Compensation, Classification, and Benefits Study. Evergreen will conduct a comprehensive benefits, compensation, and position classification study, and develop recommendations and propose options for a compensation and classification system of positions in the current organizational structure and benefits to ensure the Aviation Authority’s competitiveness with relevant organizations in the marketplace.

Okeechobee Utility Authority, FL: Employee Classification and Compensation Survey

Evergreen is retained by the Okeechobee Utility Authority to conduct an Employee Classification and Compensation Survey. Evergreen will analyze and review current OUA policies and procedures with respect to employee job classifications, pay and other benefits to retain and hire employees. As a final product, a report will be generated by the consultant with content and format a result of the consultant’s work.

Raleigh Housing Authority, NC: Salary and Compensation Comparability Study

Evergreen Solutions was again retained by Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA) to conduct a Salary and Compensation Comparability Study. Evergreen’s consultants analyzed the salary schedules for all positions at RHA and its comparability to other employers in its industry, government sector, and private entities within the metropolitan area.

Charleston County Aviation Authority, SC: Compensation and Classification Study

Evergreen Solutions was retained by Charleston County Aviation Authority (CCAA) to conduct a Compensation and Classification Study. Evergreen evaluated the Authority’s present salary and classification structure as compared to the relevant job market for comparable positions in comparable regions of growth, airports, as well as businesses in the private and public sectors, and assessed internal equity. Additionally, any areas for streamlining, restructuring, or further division of labor were notated, to include expected efficiencies gained from the suggested changes. The objectives of the study for CCAA were to be able to attract and retain qualified employees and to maintain a competitive position with other comparable entities within the same geographic and business area.

Clayton County Water Authority, GA: Classification and Compensation Study and Analysis

Evergreen Solutions was retained by the Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study and Analysis. The objectives of the study were to: attract and retain qualified employees; ensure positions performing similar work with essentially the same level of complexity, responsibility, and knowledge, skills, and abilities are classified together; provide salaries commensurate with assigned duties; outline promotional opportunities and provide recognizable compensation growth (i.e. career ladders); provide justifiable pay differential between individual classes; ensure proper organizational alignment between classifications and designated departments; and maintain a competitive position with other comparable government entities and private employers within the same geographic areas.

New Braunfels Utilities, TX: Job Market Survey

Evergreen Solutions was retained by New Braunfels Utilities to conduct a Job Market Survey. Evergreen performed a market salary and benefits survey of private and public sector benchmark comparisons of similar employee size (250 – 500 employees), customer size (50,000-100,000), and revenue ($200 million or more). The market survey included positions directly related to these services as well as utility support staff and leadership. Evergreen utilized the market survey results to make recommendations for the following: position changes to existing grade structure; and proposed compensation plan/model and grade structure model to correspond with the market survey results in order to keep NBU competitive in the market. Evergreen also analyzed NBU employees’ salaries, per job classification, to ensure internal equity based off gender and race and provided individualized recommendations for changes.

Skagit Transit, WA: Compensation Study Services

Evergreen Solutions was retained by Skagit Transit to provide Compensation Study Services. Evergreen worked with Skagit Transit to establish a new Employee Compensation Plan based on external benchmarks through a comprehensive analysis on the existing compensation, classification, benefit and pay structure for the organization’s employees. Evergreen revised job descriptions to be more reflective of the actual duties of the position and some positions were evaluated for FLSA exempt status.

GRTC Transit System, VA: Compensation and Benefits Study

Evergreen Solutions was retained by the GRTC Transit System to conduct a Compensation and Benefits Study. GRTC is a not-for-profit public service corporation jointly owned by the City of Richmond and Chesterfield County.  Evergreen conducted a wage and benefits survey of select peer organizations and made recommendations for updates to the current pay plans for GRTC.