ORDER NO. 28231
LONGEVITY AND EDUCATIONAL PAY INCREASE POLICY
On this the 25th day of August, 2003 upon motion made by Commissioner Nicholson
Seconded by Commissioner Williams, the Court approved by a vote of 3-0-1, with
Commissioner Letz opposing to approve the Revised Longevity and Educational Pay
increase policy.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REOUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE
REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: Barbara Nemec
OFFICE: Treasurer
MEETING DATE: Aug 25, 2003 TIlVIE PREFERRED: A.M.
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) Consider and discuss proposed revised
educational pay increase policy.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
longevity and
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Barbara Nemec
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
5 min.
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter
551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday.

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PROPOSE REVISED LONGEVITY AND
EDUCATIONAL PAY INCREASE POLICY
ADOPTED AUGUST 25, 2003
1.) All new employees shall continue to begin at Step 1 of the appropriate pay grade unless
the Commissioners Court approve an exception in advance or as provided below for Law
Enforcement personnel.
2.) All Kerr County employees shall receive a one (1) step increase, or the equivalent
thereof, upon completion of one year's satisfactory employment with the County, another
one (1) step increase, or the equivalent thereof, after an additional three years of service,
and continuing one (1) step increase after each successive three years of service-i. e. 1,
4, 7, 10, etc. All such increases shall become effective on the payroll following the
anniversary date.
3.) Law Enforcement personnel required to hold a peace officers' or jailers' license shall
receive a one (1) step increase, or the equivalent thereof, upon receipt of their
intermediate certificate, another one (1) step increase, or the equivalent thereof, upon
receipt of their advanced certificate, and a two (2) step increase, or the equivalent thereof,
upon receipt of their master certificate. All such increases shall become effective on the
payroll following the anniversary date.
4.) New Law Enforcement personnel required to hold a peace officers' or jailers' license
shall, upon hiring, be entitled to, a one (1) step increase, or the equivalent thereof, with an
intermediate certificate, an additional one (1) step increase, or the equivalent thereof,
with an advance certificate, and an additional two (2) step increase, or the equivalent
thereof, with a masters certificate.
5.) Dispatchers shall receive a one (1) step increase, or the equivalent thereof, upon
receipt of their intermediate certificate, another one (1) step increase, or the
equivalent thereof, upon receipt of their advanced certificate. All such increases
shall become effective on the payroll following the anniversary date.
6.) New Dispatchers shall, upon hiring, be entitled to, a one (1) step increase, or the
equivalent thereof, with an intermediate certificate, an additional one (1) step
increase, or the equivalent thereof, with an advance certificate.
7.) Road and Bridge personnel required to hold a Road Scholar license shall receive a
one (1) step increase, or the equivalent thereof, upon receipt of their basic
certificate, another one (1) step increase, or the equivalent thereof, upon receipt of
their advanced certificate, and another one (1) step increase, or the equivalent
thereof, upon receipt of their master certificate. Road & Bridge personnel shall also
receive a one (1) step increase, or the equivalent thereof, upon receipt of their
pesticide applicator license. All such increases shall become effective on the payroll
following the anniversary date.
8.) Road and Bridge personnel required to hold a special license and if this license is
required as part of their job description, shall not be entitled to any additional
increase in salary.