Politically Motivated Atmosphere - Anonymous employee Multnomah County Employee Review

The County’s compensation philosophy is the foundation for classification and compensation decisions. Chapter 9 of the County code states: "It is county policy to establish a compensation plan that provides pay and benefits necessary for the county to recruit, select, and retain qualified employees … ; recognize employee performance, growth, and development; maintain an appropriate internal relationship among classifications and employees based on job responsibilities, qualifications, and authority." Multnomah County Personnel Rule (MCPR) § 5-45 further describes how the county’s compensation philosophy, market, etc. are defined based on the code’s broad policy: -Public sector is our labor market -Labor market pay data are the most accurate indicator of prevailing wages for comparable jobs -Compensation structure is based on market data -Pay grades reflect the midpoint of the labor market for job classifications