6.4. ERMUSR 06-14-2005J~
Elk River
Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
June 6, 2005
To: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission
Jerry Takle
John Dietz
Jim Tralle
From: Bryan Adams
Subject: Mechanic/Operator Position
phone: 763.441.2020
Fax: 763.441.8099
I recently had the privilege to attend a "Hay Group" seminar on establishing points for
particular jobs using Hay Group methodology. Minnesota Comparable Worth
Legislation requires all governmental jobs be evaluated on a point system. A statistical
analysis must be done on the position points and pay to determine if we are in
compliance. The statistical analysis is looking at male and female disparity in regard to
position points and pay.
I have since gone through all of the utility positions and verified the points assigned to
these positions in 1997 by Hay Group. As positions change in the future, we now have a
base line as to how the points were initially calculated.
A particular position stands out that needs further consideration. We have one individual
who is classified as a utility worker. His position entails being a half time water operator
and half time power plant operator and plant mechanic. He is also a very talented welder
and can make any special tool or equipment we may need. The reason the results of the
URGE tests on our generation equipment continue to increase is the increased
knowledgeable maintenance by this individual on this equipment.
I am proposing to create a new position of mechanic/water operation with a point level of
203 points. His existing job of utility worker has a point value of 156. The salary
adjustment for this position would go from $24.74/hr. to $26.00/hr, or $1.26 increase.
From a comparable worth statistical analysis perspective, this change actually improves
our position. The increased payment from GRE as a result of the increased URGE test
results, more than pays for the cost of this position change.