MEETING DATE:
February 11, 2025
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9407 - APPROVING AN UPDATED FULL TIME CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution approving an updated Full Time Classification and Compensation schedule.
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Board or Commission Action
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the future
Executive Summary
Periodic updates to citywide Classification and Compensation schedules are necessary for the City of San Marcos to remain competitive in the employment market. After a recent citywide organization restructuring to best meet the operational needs of the city, several compensation and classification updates are being presented, resulting an update schedule brought forward for approval.
Discussion
To align with the City's evolving operational needs, a recent restructuring has resulted in the creation of new classifications and titles within the Full-Time Classification and Compensation Schedule. These changes reflect shifting roles and responsibilities across key departments to enhance efficiency, leadership focus, and service delivery.
Director-Level Updates
The updated compensation schedule includes new director-level classifications: Fire Chief, Director of Public Safety (New grade - VI-F), Economic Development and Public Affairs Director (Grade III), Housing and Neighborhood Services Director (Grade III), and Legislative Affairs Director / City Clerk (Grade III). These additions ensure that leadership roles are strategically structured to support public safety, emergency operations, economic development, community engagement, and legislative advocacy.
* The Fire Chief, Director of Public Safety classification formalizes the expanded role this position plays in citywide leadership, ensuring all departments receive the necessary support for emergency operations and public safety initiatives. The existing Fire Chief incumbent will move into this classification, expanding...
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