Classification Modernization Project

About the Program

Category: Personnel Management, Employment and Training (Best in Category)

Year: 2015

The Classification Modernization Project (CMP) is the Department of Human Resources’ audacious goal to modernize the County’s classification structure. This project aligns to the County’s strategic initiative of Operational Excellence and the enterprise-wide goal to strengthen our customer service culture to ensure a positive customer experience. This project was rolled out to departments in 2013 with the vision to create a progressive, fluid classification system that will meet the workforce needs of departments in hiring and retaining employees. Project objectives include: review the existing classification specifications and broaden class language and minimum qualifications to create flexibility and consistency for departments and applicants; merge like classes to reduce redundancy; and enhance career tracks/paths for employees to retain talented and skilled employees while expanding career paths by developing new, broader minimum requirements.