Evergreen was hired by San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to conduct a Classification and Compensation/Benefits Study in two phases. In Phase I, Evergreen completed the following tasks: reviewed current job descriptions and classifications for compliance with state laws such as the California Equal Pay Act; recommended updates to job descriptions, education and minimum job requirements to ensure uniformity of positions within classification groups; developed a draft recommended classification structure reflecting RTA’s overall classification and compensation strategy; allocated all employees within the scope of the study to appropriate exempt or non‑exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act; updated classification specifications and job descriptions as needed to reflect current duties, essential job functions, and physical requirements; presented the final classification recommended for each position; and provided implementation training to the Human Resources Officer.
In Phase II, Evergreen completed the following tasks: conducted a comprehensive total compensation survey using job duties and responsibilities from RTA’s classification specifications; performed internal base salary relationship analysis and develop guidelines for internal salary relationships; developed external competitive and internal equitable salary recommendations for each classification; assigned salary ranges to each classification based on market survey results and internal relationship analysis; identified benefit programs offered by surveyed agencies including employee and executive benefits; assisted in developing a strategy for implementing the compensation recommendations and plan; provided a standard process for making salary offers to new hires and for approving promotional adjustments based on fair and lawful factors; presented survey results; provided recommendations for updating RTA’s classification and compensation plans.