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Table 3 - Market Analysis <br />When compared with similar positions at the local level, many salaries at Orono are lower than the municipalities surveyed while only <br />a few remain higher. <br />• Minimum salary for positions in Orono are, on average, $5,869 below market. <br />• Median salary for positions in Orono are, on average, $4,442 below market. <br />• Maximum salaries for positions in Orono are, on average, $3,014 below market. <br />Again, it is important to note that the last compensation analysis was completed in 2007. Cost of living adjustments have been made <br />to adjust the original scale to reflect market conditions, however, those adjustments may not have kept pace with market trends. <br />Additionally, responsibilities and minimum qualifications for a number of roles have changed significantly. Several positions require <br />municipal government experience. Given the current state of the municipal employee pool and the significant amount of retirements <br />expected in local government in years to come, we encourage the City to consider the competitiveness of its compensation plan and <br />the ability to attract and retain qualified employees. <br />-5- <br />People <br />+Process. <br />Going <br />$ewndr>,° <br />Ntl")el5 <br />ra in <br />G <br />C <br />a <br />y <br />n <br />u d <br />m <br />J9 <br />e <br />Administrative Assistant <br />$ 40,371.88 <br />19% <br />1 $45,431.55 <br />140/. <br />$ 50,491.21 <br />11% <br />City Administrator <br />91,052.65 <br />6% <br />101,869.76 <br />2% <br />112,686.88 <br />-1% <br />City Clerk <br />56,406.82 <br />260/. <br />62,487.21 <br />20% <br />68,567.60 <br />15% <br />Accountant <br />49,448.25 <br />-2% <br />55,384.94 <br />-6% <br />61,321.64 <br />-90/. <br />Finance Director <br />77,923.96 <br />8% <br />87,621.63 <br />4% <br />97,319.30 <br />1% <br />IT Technician <br />53,435.20 <br />20% <br />58,146.40 <br />12% <br />62,857.60 <br />6% <br />Payroll/utilityPayroll/utility Bffliniz Clerk <br />41,148.69 <br />8% <br />46,536.78 <br />5% <br />51,924.87 <br />2% <br />Administrative Assistant <br />40,371.88 <br />19% <br />45,431.55 <br />14% <br />50,491.21 <br />11% <br />Budding Official <br />63,061.36 <br />9% <br />70,440.58 <br />5% <br />77,819.80 <br />1% <br />City Planner <br />57,531.73 <br />14% <br />65,525.07 <br />11% <br />73,518.40 <br />9% <br />Community Development Director <br />80,792.30 <br />21% <br />90,194.23 <br />15% <br />99,596.15 <br />12% <br />Planning Assistant <br />43,804.80 <br />11% <br />52,769.60 <br />14% <br />61,734.40 <br />17% <br />Senior Planner <br />61,963.20 <br />70% <br />69,700.80 <br />3% <br />77,438.40 <br />1% <br />Administrative Assistant <br />40,371.88 <br />19% <br />45,431.55 <br />14% <br />50,491.21 <br />11% <br />Police Chief <br />77,950.22 <br />-1% <br />88,244.03 <br />-4% <br />98,537.83 <br />-60/6 <br />Community Service Officer <br />29,053.44 <br />2% <br />31,888.96 <br />4% <br />34 724.48 <br />-8% <br />Deputy Chief <br />61,725.21 <br />-80/. <br />72,655.90 <br />-7% <br />83,586.59 <br />-6% <br />Office Manager <br />57,271.30 <br />51% <br />61,876.58 <br />40% <br />66,481.87 <br />31% <br />Maintenance Worker <br />43,460.75 <br />10% <br />49,724.22 <br />80/0 <br />55,987.68 <br />6% <br />Public Works Director/Engineer <br />72,746.23 <br />1% <br />81931.75 <br />-3% <br />91,117.26 <br />-5% <br />Maintenance Supervisor <br />62,504.00 <br />23% <br />69,690.80 <br />18% <br />76,877.60 <br />14% <br />Maintenance Supervisor <br />62,504.00 <br />23% <br />1 69,690.80 <br />18% <br />76,87260 <br />14% <br />When compared with similar positions at the local level, many salaries at Orono are lower than the municipalities surveyed while only <br />a few remain higher. <br />• Minimum salary for positions in Orono are, on average, $5,869 below market. <br />• Median salary for positions in Orono are, on average, $4,442 below market. <br />• Maximum salaries for positions in Orono are, on average, $3,014 below market. <br />Again, it is important to note that the last compensation analysis was completed in 2007. Cost of living adjustments have been made <br />to adjust the original scale to reflect market conditions, however, those adjustments may not have kept pace with market trends. <br />Additionally, responsibilities and minimum qualifications for a number of roles have changed significantly. Several positions require <br />municipal government experience. Given the current state of the municipal employee pool and the significant amount of retirements <br />expected in local government in years to come, we encourage the City to consider the competitiveness of its compensation plan and <br />the ability to attract and retain qualified employees. <br />-5- <br />People <br />+Process. <br />Going <br />$ewndr>,° <br />Ntl")el5 <br />