Classification & Compensation Study

  • The ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ has appointed Eric Hall & Associates (EH&A) as the independent consultant to conduct the Classified Employee comprehensive classification and compensation study. 

    The study will proceed in seven Phases over the next three and a half years. In addition to updating job descriptions, creating new descriptions and eliminating unused classes if any, each phase will include a wage/salary comparison to several applicable nearby school districts.

    This notice is to give you a general understanding of what will be happening during the study process in the months and years ahead.

    TIMELINE:

    PHASE 1A: JUNE 2021 – OCTOBER 2021 

    Review and update the Job Descriptions of the following 16 classes most directly affected by the increase in the California Minimum Wage to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2022:

    Bus Attendant

    Campus Aide

    Child Nutrition Worker I

    Child Nutrition Worker II

    District Receptionist

    English Language Development Assistant

    Extended Day Program Aide

    Instructional Assistant

    Instructional Media Services Assistant

    Office Aide

    Office Aide/Bilingual

    Office Assistant I

    Office Assistant I/Bilingual

    Physical Education/Locker Room Assistant

    Volunteer Liaison/Trainer

    Volunteer Liaison/Trainer/Bilingual

    PHASE 1B NOVEMBER 2021 – MAY 2022: 

    Review and update the Job Descriptions of 28 additional classes most closely aligned to the effects of the increase in the California Minimum Wage:

    Alternative Learning Program Assistant

    Behavior Intervention Specialist

    Behavior Intervention Specialist/Bilingual

    Campus Safety Assistant

    Campus Safety Assistant Lead

    CNS Lead – A La Carte/Breakfast/Catering

    CNS Lead – Baker

    CNS Lead – Cook

    CNS Lead – Distribution

    CNS Lead – Production/Serving Kitchen

    Counseling Technician

    Counseling Technician/Bilingual

    District Receptionist/Bilingual

    Early Childhood Program Lead I

    Early Childhood Program Lead II

    Extended Day Program Assistant

    Extended Day Program Site Lead

    Guidance Technician

    Guidance Technician/Bilingual

    Health Assistant

    Health Assistant/Bilingual

    Office Assistant II

    Office Assistant II/Bilingual

    Office Technician

    Office Technician/Bilingual

    Special Education Classroom Assistant (SECA)

    Special Education Classroom Assistant /Bilingual

    Vocational Education Assistant

    PHASE 2 AUGUST 2022 - TBD

    Bilingual/Bicultural Interpreter           

    Community Liaison               

    Community Liaison/Bilingual             

    District Library Catalog Technician               

    Driver Instructor                     

    Family Liaison/Bilingual                     

    Heavy Duty Mechanic           

    Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic              

    Library Media Technician I                

    Library Media Technician I/Bilingual             

    Library Media Technician II               

    Library Media Technician II/Bilingual            

    Mechanic’s Assistant             

    Parent Facilitator                   

    Parent Facilitator/Bilingual                

    School Bus Driver I                

    School Bus Driver II               

    Transportation Operations Assistant             

    Transportation Scheduler/Dispatcher           

    Van Driver-Student Transportation  

    PHASES 3 - APRIL 2023 - TBD

    Administrative Assistant I

    Administrative Assistant I / Bilingual

    Administrative Assistant II

    Administrative Assistant II / Bilingual

    Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Clerk Typist III

    Deafblind Intervener

    Educational Services Programs Liaison

    Graphic Arts Technician

    Graphics Assistant/Installer

    Instructional/Health Care Technician

    Interpreter for the Deaf

    Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

    Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Bilingual

    Media & Communications Specialist

    Mental Health Clinician I

    Mental Health Clinician II

    Occupational Therapist

    Personnel Assistant II

    Personnel Assistant l

    Print Shop Assistant

    Print Shop Technician

    Printing & Web Services Technician

    Registered Nurse - Classified

    School Administrative Assistant

    School Administrative Assistant / Bilingual

    School Administrative Assistant Lead

    Secretary

    Secretary / Bilingual

    Speech Language Pathology Assistant

    Speech Language Pathology Assistant / Bilingual

    PHASE 4 - OCT 2023 -TBD

    Accountant

    Accounting Assistant I

    Accounting Assistant II

    Accounting Assistant III

    Accounting Technician

    Assistant Buyer

    Budget & Special Programs Analyst

    Buyer

    Contract Specialist

    Delivery Driver/Warehouse Worker

    Inventory Control Technician

    Payroll & Benefits Technician

    Purchasing Assistant I

    Purchasing Assistant II

    Storekeeper I

    Storekeeper II

    PHASE 5 - Feb 2024 - TBD

    Asbestos Tech./General Maintenance & Repair Mechanic

    Carpenter

    Custodial Crew Leader

    Day Custodian

    Day Custodian/Groundskeeper

    Electrician

    General Maintenance Repair Mechanic

    Grounds Equipment Operator

    Grounds/Irrigation Technician

    Groundskeeper I

    Groundskeeper II

    Heating, Ventilation, A/C, & Refrigeration Technician

    Lead Carpenter

    Lead Painter

    Maintenance Service Technician

    Night Custodian

    Painter

    Plumber

    Security Systems Technician

    PHASE 6 - May 2024 - TBD

    Assistant Database/Network Analyst

    Bench Technician

    Computer Support Technician

    Computer/Network Technician I

    Computer/Network Technician II

    Data & Assessment Technician

    Database Specialist

    Electronics Technician

    Help Desk Representative

    Help Desk Technician

    Infrastructure Engineer

    Network Analyst

    Personnel Analyst

    Planning Assistant

    Planning Technician

    Planning Technician / Bilingual

    Programmer

    Special Education Technician

    Systems Analyst/Programmer

    Webmaster

    PHASE 7 -TBD

    CVAA Administrators and Supervisors

     

    Who is involved in the study?

    You, our valued Classified Employee. Once your classification is scheduled to be studied, you will be asked to provide information about the work you do. 

    The Steering Committee. A committee of representatives of the District, Personnel Commission, CSEA Chapter #179, Confidential, Supervisory and Management employees. The Steering Committee will participate in the planning and output of the study. EH&A will have scheduled meetings with the Steering Committee to provide updates on the progress of the study. 

    The District and CSEA Chapter #179 will also confer about any recommendations concerning the job class descriptions that may arise from this study.

    What are the steps in the process? 

    Communication: Once your classification study Phase begins, you will receive email communication and instructions. An introductory Zoom meeting will be scheduled.

    Data Collection: EH&A will begin gathering information on the jobs being reviewed. You are the important first step in the data collection, each phase of the study starts with a Google Form questionnaire designed for you to provide key information about the job that you do. 

    Interviews : A representative from EH&A will directly interview some or all of the employees who have your same job description title. The purpose of the interview will be to clarify the information you provide in the questionnaire. Separate interviews will also be held with your supervisor(s). 

    Review and Input: You will have an opportunity to review and respond to a draft job description that reflects the information collected from the questionnaires and the interviews.

    Once an accurate description has been made of your duties and responsibilities, a final job class description will be prepared and will be used to match benchmark jobs in ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ with similar jobs in the comparison districts.  Results of the review will be subject to negotiations. 

    We look forward to working with you! 

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