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• FIRE MARSHAL <br />• LIEUTENANT <br />• NON -SWORN DETENTION OFFICER <br />• PARAMEDIC <br />• SWORN SERGEANT <br />Data for each matching position was supplied by the market organizations. That data <br />consisted of the title of the position in the particular responding market organization as <br />well as the minimum salary for the position and the maximum salary for the position. <br />B. Classification Study <br />The classification process was used to evaluate the County's Emergency Management <br />Department, Emergency Medical Services Department, and the Sheriff's Office to <br />determine if positions were properly classified (set at the correct pay grade for the duties <br />and responsibilities associated with the position), market competitive, and whether they <br />were properly titled. <br />Position description questionnaires (see Appendix 1, below) were distributed to and <br />completed by each incumbent included in the Study. Further, participants were <br />interviewed individually or in groups to ensure that the consultant had a thorough <br />understanding of the minimum requirements of each position. <br />Based on that understanding, the Mercer Group, Inc. Factor Evaluation System (FES) was <br />used to provide a numerical rating for all positions that were included in the study. In <br />addition new titles were recommended for some positions. Also, new positions were <br />recommended where appropriate, along with a recommended pay grade for each. <br />(Factor evaluation systems provide a method of classifying positions based on the work <br />performed. The systems generally are easy to understand and apply and can be used to <br />classify and re- classify both permanent and part -time positions.) <br />In developing the factor system used by the Mercer Group the following principles were <br />applied: <br />• Important elements of each job should be measured by consistent factors. <br />• The factors must be explainable and clearly defined. <br />• Factors should relate to observable and measurable aspects of the job. <br />Final Report for Review Publie Safety Classification and Compensation Study <br />The Mercer Group, Ine. Cabarrus County, North Carolina <br />July 15, 2015 Page 5 <br />F -4 Page 71 <br />