Compensation Study Appeals Process
Upon the implementation of the 2014 Condrey and Associates Job Classification and
Compensation Plan, some employees may question the outcome of the study with regard to
their particular situation. An appeals process has been established that will permit an employee
to seek reconsideration of his/her compensation study outcome.
The classification of a position is determined by the nature of work being performed, the
responsibilities of the job, level of knowledge, skills and abilities required to fulfill the job. A job’s
title, description, and compensation are based upon the duties and responsibilities of the
position, rather than the characteristics of the individual holding the position.
A classification change is approved only to recognize significant and permanent changes in the
position description. An employee must also meet the minimum qualification standards of any
new classification.
Appeals will be considered if based on accuracy of job description, appropriate grade for job
description, appropriate title for the position.
The following are not appropriate grounds for an appeal:
Seniority: An appeal will not be considered if it is based on the employee’s length of service
with San Juan College.
Qualifications of the individual: An appeal will not be considered if it is based upon the
employee’s qualifications rather than the position requirements.
Anticipated future job responsibilities: Appeals must be based upon the responsibilities of
the position in the present state, not responsibilities that may occur in the future.
Job Performance: The performance of the employee is not considered in the classification
process nor are personality traits (loyal, dedicated, hardworking) and, as such, cannot be
considered in an appeal. A position description is based upon the content of the position not the
characteristics of the individual holding the position.
Salary within a salary range: An appeal will not be considered based upon the position of the
salary within the assigned salary range.
Volume of work: An appeal will not be considered if it is based on the volume of work rather
than the level of responsibilities and complexity of the work.
All employees who wish to appeal must adhere to the following process:
1. The employee must complete the “Classification Appeals Process Form”
2. The employee will meet with his/her supervisor to review current job responsibilities and the
reason for the appeal.
3. The supervisor should add comments, as appropriate, sign the form and forward it to the
second level supervisor.
4. The second level supervisor will review the request, add any comments, sign the form and
forward it to Human Resources.
5. The Compensation Appeals Process Form, the original Position Description Questionnaire
(PDQ), the current job description, and pertinent supporting documentation must be
submitted to Stacey Allen, Director of Human Resources no later than Tuesday,
September 23, 2014 at 5:00pm.
The process consists of the following steps:
1. Human Resources will review for completeness the appeal packets submitted by
employees.
2. Send information to Condrey and Associates for review and recommendations with
interviews to take place as necessary to clarify information.
3. The College Leadership Team will review the recommendations, and notify the
employee and the employee’s supervisor of its decision in writing.
The effective date for any change in status will be stated in the decision. All appeal decisions,
i.e. acceptance or denials, shall be final. No other appeal option is available, including but not
limited to the internal grievance procedure.