HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 21-022 FY22 Pay PlanORDINANCE NO.21-022
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,TEXAS,REPEALING AND
REPLACING ORDINANCE NO.20-014 BY ADOPTING A REVISED PAY PLAN FOR
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR FY 202112022,AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,TEXAS:
SECTION 1.Ordinance No.20-014 is repealed and the following ordinance is adopted to replace
it;
SECTION 2.This Ordinance No.21-022 establishes a pay philosophy designed to compensate
staff at or above the market average compensation of its comparator cities subject to the ability to
fund.
SECTION 3.As provided in Chapter 9,Article 9.03,of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
University Park,Texas,a pay plan to compensate employees of the City of University Park for FY
2021-2022 is adopted to wit:
1.PAY PLAN BY CATEGORIES:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL
Grade DescriQtion MIN MID MAX
40 City Manager $$108.021
35 Assistant City Manager $62.04 $76.30 $91.11
34 Director of Finance $59.09 $72.67 $86.77
Director of Public Works
Fire Chief
Police Chief
32 Director of Communications $53.59 $65.91 $78.70
Director of Community Development
Director of Human Resources
Director of Information Services
Director of Parks
30 Assistant Fire Chief $48.61 $59.79 $71.39
Assistant Police Chief
City Engineer
Controller
29 City Secretary $46.30 $56.94 $67.99
Library Director
28 $44.09 $55.85 $64.75
27 Chief Building Official $41.99 $51.65 $61.66
1 City Manager position compensation is determined by the City of University Park City Council annually.
26 Senior Systems Administrator $39.99 $49.19 $58.73
25 Infrastructure Maintenance Superintendent $38.09 $46.84 $55.93
Operations Manager
Traffic Superintendent
Utility Construction Superintendent
24 Court Administrator $36.28 $44.61 $53.27
Fleet Manager
Purchasing Manager
Sanitation Superintendent
23 Facility Maintenance Manager $34.55 $42.49 $50.73
Utility Billing Manager
22 Applications Support Analyst $32.90 $40.47 $48.32
Assistant Parks Director
City Planner
ERP Systems Analyst
GIS Coordinator
Network Support Specialist
Parks Superintendent
Public Safety Technical Support Administrator
21 Construction Supervisor $31.34 $38.54 $46.02
Emergency Communications Supervisor
Police Accreditation Manager
Special Projects Coordinator
20 Direct Alarm Manager $29.85 $36.71 $43.83
Technical Services Librarian
Right Of Way Coordinator
Youth Services Librarian
19 Asset Management Coordinator $28.42 $34.96 $41.74
Building Inspector III
Construction Inspector
Equipment Shop Supervisor
18 General Accountant $27.07 $33.29 $39.75
Maintenance Supervisor
Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist
Sanitation Crew Leader
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Traffic Signal Technician II
Utility Construction Crew Leader
17 Building Inspector II $25.78 $31.71 $37.86
16 Communication and Marketing Specialist $24.55 $30.20 $36.06
Engineering Technician
Equipment Services Technician/Electronics
Human Resources Generalist
Recreation/Aquatics Coordinator
Recreation/Special Events Coordinator
Warehouse Supervisor
15 911/311 Communication Specialist $23.39 $28.76 $34.34
Building Inspector I
Code Enforcement Officer
Operations Coordinator
Right of Way Inspector
Traffic Signal Technician I
14 Crime Analyst $22.27 $27.39 $32.71
Equipment Service Technician
Fire Administrative Assistant
Horticulturist
Police Administrative Assistant
Public Safety Officer
Sanitation Driver III
Signs/Markings Technician II
13 Admin.Assistant/31I Call Agent $21.21 $26.87 $31.15
Maintenance Technician II
Utility Construction Operator/Technician
12 Building Permit Technician $20.20 $24.84 $29.67
Forestry Technician
Gardener III
Irrigation Technician (Cert Backflow)
Pesticide Technician
Planning Technician
Records Management Coordinator
Sanitation Driver II
II Deputy Court Clerk $19.24 $23.66 $28.25
Senior Utility Billing Specialist
Signs/Markings Technician I
10 Animal Control Officer $18.32 $22.54 $26.91
Human Resources Assistant
Library Circulation Clerk
Sanitation Driver I
9 Gardener II $17.45 $21.46 $25.63
Lube and Tire Technician
Maintenance Technician I
Parking Enforcement Officer
Police Alarm Permit Clerk
Utility Billing/Mail Specialist
8 $16.62 $20.44 $24.41
6 Gardener I $15.08 $18.54 $22.14
Warehouse Parts Runner
SWORN PERSONNEL
Grade Descri~tion Ste~1 Ste~2 Ste~3 Ste~4 Ste~5 Ste~6
FBC Fire Battalion Chief $40.75 $41.96 $43.23
FC Fire Captain $35.89 $36.97 $38.08
FL Fire Lieutenant $33.81 $34.83
FOE Fire Driver/Engineer $30.68 $31.60
FF Firefighter $22.24 $23.35 $24.51 $25.74 $27.03 $28.38
FFR Firefighter Recruit $20.35
FM Fire Marshal $57.24 $58.95 $60.72
FMA Assistant Fire Marshal $47.50 $48.94
PL Police Lieutenant $52.75 $55.38 $58.15
PS Police Sergeant $43.93 $47.01 $49.36 $51.83
PO Police Officer $32.78 $34.42 $36.14 $37.96 $39.85 $41.84
PR Police Recruit $29.68 $31.17
PART TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Pay to be determined by the Director of Human Resources.
2.ASSIGNMENT PAY:
Paramedic and Fire Inspector positions are not specified as rank,but are designated as an assignment and receive
assignment pay as follows:
0-4 YRS OF SERVICE $175/MO ASSIGNMENT PAY
5-9 YRS OF SERVICE $2501MO ASSIGNMENT PAY
10-14 YRS OF SERVICE $325/MO ASSIGNMENT PAY
15+YRS OF SERVICE $400/MO ASSIGNMENT PAY
FIRE INSPECTOR $100 PER MONTH ASSIGNMENT PAY (when functioning as shift inspector)
EMS SHIFT LT.$200 PER MONTH ASSIGNMENT PAY
Paramedic and Fire Inspector assignment pay will be in addition to the pay allocated for the individual's position
at the time of assignment.Fire personnel certified,licensed or registered as a paramedic will receive their base pay
plus assignment pay as a paramedic in accordance with his/her years of service in the University Park Fire Department.
Paramedics will also receive $35 for each shift assigned to the M.I.C.U.Fire personnel will receive Fire Inspector pay
when functioning as a shift inspector and performing assigned commercial fire code inspections.
Police officers assigned to cm and the Warrant Officer will receive an assignment pay of 5%of base pay.
Field Training Officers will receive assignment pay of 5%of base pay when assigned and working as a Field
Training Officer.
911/311 Dispatchers assigned to training duty will receive an assignment pay of 5%of base pay when assigned and
working as a trainer.
3.WORK EXPERIENCE PERIOD:
The work experience period is one year under normal circumstances for uniformed fire employees,12 months from
the day the field training program begins for uniformed police employees and six months for all other employees.
Nothing herein prevents the extension of a work experience period or prevents any department head from delaying or
withholding pay increases for just and compelling reasons.
4.SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY:
Dispatchers who work the evening shift will receive an additional pay of$25 per month.Police Officers,
Police Sergeants,Police Lieutenants,and Dispatchers who work deep night shift will receive an additional pay of$50
per month.These employees must maintain a performance evaluation that "Meets Expectations"in order to be eligible
for the shift differential pay.
5.LONGEVITY:
All police and fire personnel shall receive the State of Texas mandated payment of four dollars ($4.00)per month for
each year of service up to a maximum of 25 years.All other employees of the City shall receive longevity pay at the
same rate as police and fire personnel.For the purpose of this section,longevity accrual begins at the start of each
month after the anniversary date,unless such anniversary date is on the first of the month.
6.EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION PAY:
(a)Uniformed personnel in the Fire Department shall receive incentive pay for college credit hours from an accredited
university.This plan does not include the rank of Captain or higher except as designated below.Fire Lieutenant is
eligible for education pay only for eighteen hours and above.
I.Twelve (12)hours $20.00 per month
2.Eighteen (18)hours $30.00 per month
3.Thirty-six (36)hours $40.00 per month
4.Assoc.degree or 60 hours $50.00 per month
5.Bachelor's degree $100.00 per month
Fire Captains will be eligible for incentive pay for college credit hours from an accredited university under the
following plan:
I.36 hours $40.00 per month
2.Assoc.degree or 60 hours $50.00 per month
3.Bachelor's degree $100.00 per month
Fire Battalion Chiefs will be eligible for incentive pay for college credit hours from an accredited university under the
following plan:
I.Bachelor's degree $100.00 per month
The Fire Chief must review and approve the subjects and the plan of study prior to instigation by the employee in
order to eligible for the pay described above.
In addition to the above,uniformed Fire Department personnel will be eligible for the following incentive pay for
certification beyond basic.This does not pertain to ranks of Captain and above except as designated below:
I.Intermediate $50.00 per month
2.Advanced $100.00 per month
3.Master's $150.00 per month
Fire Captains will be eligible for incentive pay for the following certifications:
I.Advanced $100.00 per month
2.Master's $150.00 per month
Fire Battalion Chiefs will be eligible for incentive pay for the following certifications:
I.Master's $150.00 per month
(b)Patrol Officers are eligible for educational incentive pay as follows:
I.Assoc.degree or 60 hours $50.00 per month
2.Bachelor's degree $100.00 per month
Police Lieutenants and Sergeants are eligible for educational incentive pay as follows:
I.Bachelor's degree $100.00 per month
In addition to the above,Patrol Officers are eligible for certification pay incentive according to the TCOLE
certification held:
I.Intermediate $50.00 per month
2.Advanced $100.00 per month
3.Master's $150.00 per month
Police Lieutenants and Sergeants are eligible for certification pay incentive according to the following:
1.Advanced $100.00 per month
2.Master's $150.00 per month
Infrastructure Maintenance Technician I and II employees are eligible for certification pay incentive according to the
highest Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)License maintained according to the following:
I.Class "C"Water Distribution Operator $25.00 per month
2.Class "II"Waste Water Collection $25.00 per month
3.Class "B"Water Distribution Operator $50.00 per month
4.Class "Ill"Waste Water Collection $50.00 per month
5.Class "A"Water System Operator $100.00 per month
Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisors are eligible for certification pay incentive according to the highest TCEQ
License maintained according to the following:
I.Class "B"Water Distribution Operator $50.00 per month
2.Class "III"Waste Water Collection $50.00 per month
3.Class "A"Water System Operator $100.00 per month
7.MASTER POLICE OFFICER:
The Master Police Officer designation is discontinued as of 10/01100.Any Police Officer who carries the
Master Police Officer designation as of 10101100 will continue to hold the designation until such time helshe no longer
meets the qualifications set forth below.Any Officer who loses the designation will not be eligible to regain it.The
designation will continue to carry a fifty dollar ($50)per month assignment pay.The qualifications for this designation
are as follows:
a.Must have been with the University Park Police Department for five (5)years or with the UP
b.Police Department for two (2)years and hold an Advanced TCOLE Certification;
c.Must maintain a performance evaluation that "Meets Expectations"for the past two years;
d.Must not have had any preventable accidents within the last eighteen (18)months;
e.Must not have had any suspensions within two (2)years,any written reprimands within one (l)year,or any
oral reprimands within the past six (6)months;
f.Must complete Field Training Officer School and must qualify and perform as a Field Training Officer;
g.Upon obtaining the Master Police Officer designation,the officer must successfully complete both basic
supervision and intermediate traffic accident training;
h.Must demonstrate proficiency with service weapons;and
I.Must complete one Criminal Investigation school.
8.OVERTIME PAY:
Overtime pay will be applied as described in our policies and procedures.
9.APPLICATION OF PAY PLAN:
The pay plan,as outlined above,applies only to regular full-time employees (except for overtime provisions).
10.APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATION:
The city manager shall have authority to approve all changes in classification;however,the number of classification
changes subject to his/her approval shall not exceed 10%of total employees during the fiscal year.
11.INTERPRETATION:
From time to time,it may be necessary to interpret the pay plan for its applicability to certain unforeseen circumstances.
The city manager may issue an administrative order interpreting the pay plan for specific circumstances;however,all
such interpretation may be appealed to the City Council within fifteen (15)days.
SECTION 4.This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as the law
and charter in such cases provide,provided that the pay plan to be given effect hereby shall take
effect on October 1,2021.
DUL Y PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park,Texas,on the 21st day of
September,2021.
APPROVED:b~~
TOMMY STEWART,MAYOR
~~CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE GREEN,CITY SECRETARY