Case Study Job Classification Plan

Case Study Job Classification Plan
• 2-2 Case Study: Job Classification Plan
Assignment

Most government entities share their compensation structure publicly. They use a job classification plan where pay rates are based on compensable factors such as knowledge and skills similar to the federal government’s General Schedule (GS) system.
Jobs are grouped into seven classifications, ranging from Grade 1 through Grade 7. Over time, employees receive pay increases according to length of service (Steps 1–4), and progression through the steps assumes a minimum of acceptable performance.
Below is an example of a city’s waiting period within steps and published job structure:

Waiting Period

Step 1 to 2: One year

Step 2 to 3: One year and six months

Step 3 to 4: Two years

 

Grade	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4
1	31200	32240	33280	34320
2	35360	36400	37440	38480
3	39520	40560	41600	42640
4	43680	44720	45760	46800
5	47840	48880	49920	50960
6	52000	53040	54080	54080
7	56160	57200	58240	59280

1. Using the schedule above, calculate the number of years it would take an employee to advance from their starting position in Grade 4 (Step 1) to Step 4 if they demonstrate acceptable performance.
2. Another employee asked what their salary would likely be after completing two additional years of service. This employee just entered their first year in Grade 4 (Step 2). If they were to demonstrate acceptable performance, what would their expected salary be after completing two additional years of service?
3. All pay rates typically increase each year based on changes in the consumer price index. Calculate the salary for each step in Grade 7 based on an overall 3% increase.

Your findings should be in a Word document and may include a bulleted list or table.

For additional details, please refer to the Case Study Rubric document.

OL 325 Case Study Rubric
Requirements of submission: Case study assignments must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch
margins, and discipline-appropriate citations. Page length requirements: 1–2 pages.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Main Elements Includes all of the main
elements and requirements and
cites multiple examples to
illustrate each element
Includes most of the main
elements and requirements and
cites many examples to
illustrate each element
Includes some of the main
elements and requirements
Does not include any of the
main elements and
requirements
25
Inquiry and Analysis Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of multiple
concepts
Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of some
concepts
Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of minimal
concepts
Does not provide in-depth
analysis
20
Integration and
Application
All of the course concepts are
correctly applied
Most of the course concepts are
correctly applied
Some of the course concepts
are correctly applied
Does not correctly apply any of
the course concepts
10
Critical Thinking Draws insightful conclusions
that are thoroughly defended
with evidence and examples
Draws informed conclusions
that are justified with evidence
Draws logical conclusions, but
does not defend with evidence
Does not draw logical
conclusions
20
Research Incorporates many scholarly
resources effectively that reflect
depth and breadth of research
Incorporates some scholarly
resources effectively that reflect
depth and breadth of research
Incorporates very few scholarly
resources that reflect depth and
breadth of research
Does not incorporate scholarly
resources that reflect depth and
breadth of research
15
Writing
(Mechanics/
Citations)
No errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
Minor errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
Some errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
Major errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
10
Total 100%