DC Classification and Compensation Reform Project

Through this project, we will develop and implement a new classification and compensation system to help ensure the District’s jobs are classified appropriately, reflect the work performed by District employees, and identify career paths within the District. Phase I of the project will focus on classification reform and Phase II, which will follow shortly thereafter, will focus on compensation reform. The entire project is expected to be completed and implemented by the end of FY10. Agency Directors have already received information about this project. Briefing sessions have been held with HR Advisors, Labor Liaisons and appropriate Labor Leadership.

Mission: The purpose of the Classification Reform Project is to replace the District’s current job classification system with a new and modern system that supports the District’s strategic goal to recruit, manage and retain a well qualified and diverse workforce. The new system will be easier to administer, will be flexible to accommodate changes in jobs and new classifications, accurately represent the work performed by District employees, and offer clearly identified career paths for employees. In addition, this new classification system will be automated with a seamless link to the existing PeopleSoft system processes. We are committed to ensuring the classification reform is fair, credible, transparent, equitable, and independent.

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