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Retitle and Upgrade Purchasing Manager Positions (B)
Explanation:
The Purchasing Manager's position in Utilities Purchasing is currently vacant due to the retirement of the last incumbent in January, 2002. Attempts to fill the position began in November, 2001, in anticipation of the retirement. On two occasions, job offers were made to qualified candidates and in each case, the candidates liked the area and the organization, but were unable to accept the job at the current salary level.
Historically, the position has been under market based on periodic salary surveys and benchmarking done by Human Resources. This is supported by recent salary data received from the Florida League of Cities, the American Public Power Association and William M. Mercer, all of which are provided as back-up information.
There is also an internal equity consideration. The position functions similar to other division managers in the financial areas of General Government and GRU with regard to educational and technical knowledge requirements, responsibility, authority, supervision received and exercised and personal contacts. In addition, on the Utility side, there is also a responsibility to keep abreast of industry trends and invoke best practices that positively impact the utility's competitive position. Because of some differences in job duties, two distinct job descriptions are being proposed. Although the positions are recommended at the same pay grade, the duties listed as appropriate to each will assist in effective recruitment for the positions. This is consistent with the method in which the Accounting Manager positions for both GRU and General Government were established.
Adjusting the salary of the Purchasing Manager as recommended will put the compensation closer to market and in line with comparable managerial positions in both General Government and GRU.
Fiscal Impact:
The differences in the current pay grade and proposed pay...
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