City of Portland, ME: Classification and Pay Study

Evergreen was hired by the City of Portland to conduct a Classification and Pay Study. Evergreen will conduct the study in two phases. Phase One will focus on engaging stakeholders in defining a refined compensation philosophy and guiding the City in establishing a new pay philosophy; creating a pay plan(s) that balances internal equity and external competitiveness; enabling salary progression over an employee’s career to support retention; and ensuring compensation for non-union employees is thoughtful, competitive, and equitable. Phase Two will involve developing a comprehensive performance evaluation program for non-union staff, tied to a merit bonus incentive system.