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Home My WebLink About2026-05-04 I01K FY2027 Compensation Plan_Non-Union, Fire, ManagementAGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: May 4, 2026 AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Management, Non- Union, and Fire Compensation Plans FORMAT:Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The compensation plans for Management, Non-union and Fire employees have been reviewed, updated, and reflect a general wage increase to be effective June 28, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The funding to support the compensation plans has been included in the City’s FY2026-2027 operating budget. COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the Management, Non-Union, and Fire Compensation Plans. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II.Non-Union Compensation Plan III.Fire Compensation Plan IV.Management Compensation Plan PREPARED BY:Michelle Lindsay REVIEWED BY: . I1K THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2026- APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CITY OF WAUKEE MANAGEMENT, NON-UNION, AND FIRE EMPLOYEES IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal Organization; AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee code section §17.02 provides, the Council shall review and authorize proposed compensation for City employees whose positions are not represented by the City of Waukee collective bargaining unit; AND, WHEREAS, the City Administrator and Human Resources Director have reviewed and recommend approval of the City of Waukee Management, Non-Union, and Fire compensation plans; AND, WHEREAS, the funding to support the compensation plans has been included in the City’s FY2026-2027 budget; AND, WHEREAS, the proposed compensation plans shall be effective June 28, 2026, and shall remain in effect until such time as revised compensation plans are presented. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session this 4th day of May 2026, that the City of Waukee Management, Non-Union, and Fire compensation plans, which are attached hereto are hereby approved. ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Kala Anderson Chris Crone Rob Grove Lori Lyon Anna Bergman Pierce City of Waukee Non Union DRAFT COLA 1.03 FY2027 Compensation Plan 1.04 effective 6/28/2026 Grade Position Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 N38 *Asst. Director Public Works -Engineering $110,665 $115,091 $119,695 $124,483 $129,462 $134,641 $140,026 $145,627 annually *Asst. Director Public Works -Operations $53.20 $55.33 $57.55 $59.85 $62.24 $64.73 $67.32 $70.01 hourly *Police Captain *Traffic Engineer N36 *Assistant Director Parks & Rec $102,316 $106,408 $110,665 $115,091 $119,695 $124,483 $129,462 $134,641 annually *Building Official $49.19 $51.16 $53.20 $55.33 $57.55 $59.85 $62.24 $64.73 hourly N35 *IT Infrastructure Administrator $98,381 $102,316 $106,408 $110,665 $115,091 $119,695 $124,483 $129,462 annually *IT Specialist - Network and Security $47.30 $49.19 $51.16 $53.20 $55.33 $57.55 $59.85 $62.24 hourly N33 *Parks & Recreation Facilities Manager $90,958 $94,597 $98,381 $102,316 $106,408 $110,665 $115,091 $119,695 annually *Planning Coordinator $43.73 $45.48 $47.30 $49.19 $51.16 $53.20 $55.33 $57.55 hourly Police Sergeant N32 *Assistant Director - Library $87,460 $90,958 $94,597 $98,381 $102,316 $106,408 $110,665 $115,091 annually *GIS Coordinator $42.05 $43.73 $45.48 $47.30 $49.19 $51.16 $53.20 $55.33 hourly *IT Administrator N31 *Budget and Finance Analyst $84,096 $87,460 $90,958 $94,597 $98,381 $102,316 $106,408 $110,665 annually City Clerk $40.43 $42.05 $43.73 $45.48 $47.30 $49.19 $51.16 $53.20 hourly *Facilities Maintenance Manager Infrastructure Superintendent Plans Examiner *Recreation Supervisor Water/Wastewater Superintendent N29 Building Inspector Lead $77,752 $80,862 $84,096 $87,460 $90,958 $94,597 $98,381 $102,316 annually Engineering Technician Lead $37.38 $38.88 $40.43 $42.05 $43.73 $45.48 $47.30 $49.19 hourly *Golf Course Superintendent Street Superintendent *Triumph Park Superintendent *=position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act ^ = position is currently authorized for part-time status Grade/Level increment Approved by Council 5/4/2026 Grade Position Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 N28 Planner $74,761 $77,752 $80,862 $84,096 $87,460 $90,958 $94,597 $98,381 annually *Public Services Manager $35.94 $37.38 $38.88 $40.43 $42.05 $43.73 $45.48 $47.30 hourly Stormwater MS4 Program Administrator *Technical Services Manager N27 Building Inspector $71,886 $74,761 $77,752 $80,862 $84,096 $87,460 $90,958 $94,597 annually Engineering Technician $34.56 $35.94 $37.38 $38.88 $40.43 $42.05 $43.73 $45.48 hourly GIS Technician Human Resources Specialist Human Resources Specialist - Benefits N26 Accountant $69,121 $71,886 $74,761 $77,752 $80,862 $84,096 $87,460 $90,958 annually Code Compliance Officer $33.23 $34.56 $35.94 $37.38 $38.88 $40.43 $42.05 $43.73 hourly Economic Development Coordinator Horticulture Technician Infrastructure Services Technician Stormwater Inspector Water/Wastewater Operator N25 Adult Services Librarian $66,462 $69,121 $71,886 $74,761 $77,752 $80,862 $84,096 $87,460 annually Children's Librarian $31.95 $33.23 $34.56 $35.94 $37.38 $38.88 $40.43 $42.05 hourly Equipment Services Technician Outreach Librarian *Recreation Coordinator Parks Crew Lead Streets Crew Lead Technical Services Librarian Teen Services Librarian Traffic Signal technician Utility Customer Service Laed N24 Digital Content Specialist $63,906 $66,462 $69,121 $71,886 $74,761 $77,752 $80,862 $84,096 annually IT Technician $30.72 $31.95 $33.23 $34.56 $35.94 $37.38 $38.88 $40.43 hourly Meter Technician ^Payroll Specialist Right of Way Permit Technician N23 ^Athletic Facility Groundskeeper $61,448 $63,906 $66,462 $69,121 $71,886 $74,761 $77,752 $80,862 annually Community Development Specialist $29.54 $30.72 $31.95 $33.23 $34.56 $35.94 $37.38 $38.88 hourly Parks Laborer Streets Laborer Utility Locator Water/WastewaterLaborer *=position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act ^ = position is currently authorized for part-time status Grade Position Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 N22 ^Accounting Clerk $59,085 $61,448 $63,906 $66,462 $69,121 $71,886 $74,761 $77,752 annually Utility Account Specialist $28.41 $29.54 $30.72 $31.95 $33.23 $34.56 $35.94 $37.38 hourly N20 Community Development Administrative Asst $54,627 $56,812 $59,085 $61,448 $63,906 $66,462 $69,121 $71,886 annually Parks & Rec Administrative Assistant $26.26 $27.31 $28.41 $29.54 $30.72 $31.95 $33.23 $34.56 hourly Public Works Administrative Assistant N17 ^Youth Programming Specialist $48,563 $50,506 $52,526 $54,627 $56,812 $59,085 $61,448 $63,906 annually $23.35 $24.28 $25.25 $26.26 $27.31 $28.41 $29.54 $30.72 hourly N12 ^Public Services Assistant 2 $19.19 $19.96 $20.76 $21.59 $22.45 $23.35 $24.28 $25.25 hourly N4 ^Public Services Assistant 1 $14.02 $14.58 $15.17 $15.77 $16.40 $17.06 $17.74 $18.45 hourly PRN Facility Site Supervisor $30.00 per rental Videographer $45.00 per event *=position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act ^ = position is currently authorized for part-time status City of Waukee Fire COLA 1.03 FY2027 Compensation Plan DRAFT Grade/Level Increment 1.04 effective 6/28/2026 Grade Position Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 F38 *Deputy Fire Chief (Career)$117,267 $121,957 $126,836 $131,909 $137,185 $142,673 $148,380 $154,315 annually $56.38 $58.63 $60.98 $63.42 $65.95 $68.59 $71.34 $74.19 hourly F36 *Fire Marshal $108,420 $112,756 $117,267 $121,957 $126,836 $131,909 $137,185 $142,673 annually *Division Chief of Training/EMS (Career)$52.12 $54.21 $56.38 $58.63 $60.98 $63.42 $65.95 $68.59 hourly F31 $89,113 $92,677 $96,385 $100,240 $104,250 $108,420 $112,756 $117,267 annually $42.84 $44.56 $46.34 $48.19 $50.12 $52.12 $54.21 $56.38 hourly Fire Lieutenant (Career) 2756 hrs/yr $32.33 $33.63 $34.97 $36.37 $37.83 $39.34 $40.91 $42.55 hourly F26 Fire Prevention Specialist $73,244 $76,174 $79,221 $82,390 $85,686 $89,113 $92,677 $96,385 annually Fire Prevention Specialist - Inspector $35.21 $36.62 $38.09 $39.61 $41.19 $42.84 $44.56 $46.34 hourly Firefighter/Paramedic (Career) 2756 hrs/yr $26.58 $27.64 $28.74 $29.89 $31.09 $32.33 $33.63 $34.97 hourly F25 $70,427 $73,244 $76,174 $79,221 $82,390 $85,686 $89,113 $92,677 annually $33.86 $35.21 $36.62 $38.09 $39.61 $41.19 $42.84 $44.56 hourly Paramedic (Career) 2756 hrs/yr $25.55 $26.58 $27.64 $28.74 $29.89 $31.09 $32.33 $33.63 hourly F23 $65,114 $67,719 $70,427 $73,244 $76,174 $79,221 $82,390 $85,686 annually $31.30 $32.56 $33.86 $35.21 $36.62 $38.09 $39.61 $41.19 hourly Firefighter/EMT (Career) 2756 hrs/yr $23.63 $24.57 $25.55 $26.58 $27.64 $28.74 $29.89 $31.09 hourly F19 ^Administrative Assistant $55,660 $57,886 $60,202 $62,610 $65,114 $67,719 $70,427 $73,244 annually $26.76 $27.83 $28.94 $30.10 $31.30 $32.56 $33.86 $35.21 hourly F15 ^Firefighter/Paramedic (Part-time)$47,578 $49,481 $51,461 $53,519 $55,660 $57,886 $60,202 $62,610 annually $22.87 $23.79 $24.74 $25.73 $26.76 $27.83 $28.94 $30.10 hourly F13 ^Paramedic (Part-time)$43,989 $45,748 $47,578 $49,481 $51,461 $53,519 $55,660 $57,886 annually $21.15 $21.99 $22.87 $23.79 $24.74 $25.73 $26.76 $27.83 hourly F11 ^Firefighter/EMT (Part-time)$40,670 $42,297 $43,989 $45,748 $47,578 $49,481 $51,461 $53,519 annually $19.55 $20.33 $21.15 $21.99 $22.87 $23.79 $24.74 $25.73 hourly F10 ^Firefighter Recruit (Part-time)$39,106 $40,670 $42,297 $43,989 $45,748 $47,578 $49,481 $51,461 annually $18.80 $19.55 $20.33 $21.15 $21.99 $22.87 $23.79 $24.74 hourly *=position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act ^ = position is currently authorized for part-time status Approved by Council 5/4/2026 Step Increase Step Increase 1.04 FY2027 Compensation Plan COLA COLA 1.03 Grade Position Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 D1 *Assistant City Administrator $135,140 $140,546 $146,168 $152,015 $158,095 $164,419 $170,996 $177,836 $184,949 $192,347 annually *Director of Public Works/City Engineer $64.97 $67.57 $70.27 $73.08 $76.01 $79.05 $82.21 $85.50 $88.92 hourly *Fire Chief *Police Chief D2 *Director of Community Development $129,943 $135,140 $140,546 $146,168 $152,015 $158,095 $164,419 $170,996 $177,836 $184,949 annually *Director of Finance $62.47 $64.97 $67.57 $70.27 $73.08 $76.01 $79.05 $82.21 $85.50 hourly D3 *Director of Economic Development $124,945 $129,943 $135,140 $140,546 $146,168 $152,015 $158,095 $164,419 $170,996 annually *Director of Human Resources $60.07 $62.47 $64.97 $67.57 $70.27 $73.08 $76.01 $79.05 $82.21 hourly *Director of Information Technology *Director of Parks and Recreation D4 *Director of Library Services $120,139 $124,945 $129,943 $135,140 $140,546 $146,168 $152,015 $158,095 $164,419 annually $57.76 $60.07 $62.47 $64.97 $67.57 $70.27 $73.08 $76.01 $79.05 hourly D6 *Director of Marketing & Communications $111,076 $115,519 $120,139 $124,945 $129,943 $135,140 $140,546 $146,168 $152,015 annually $53.40 $55.54 $57.76 $60.07 $62.47 $64.97 $67.57 $70.27 $73.08 hourly *=position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act City of Waukee Management DRAFT effective 6/28/2026 Approved by Council 5/4/2026