Snohomish County Council - File #: 2026-2901

• File #: 2026-2901
• Version: 1
• Type: Motion
• Status: Regular Agenda
• File created: 10/28/2026
• In control: Committee of the Whole
• On agenda: 11/25/2026
• Title: Motion 26-450, approving non-classified reclassifications within the Airport Department

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/10/2026	1	Administrative Session	Moved to the GLS Regular Agenda

Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)

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Motion 26-450, approving non-classified reclassifications within the Airport Department

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DEPARTMENT:  Airport

ORIGINATOR:  Emily Phillipe

EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION:  Approved by Kent Patton 11/2/26

PURPOSE: Reclassification of Airport non-classified positions in conjunction with the airport classification study.

BACKGROUND:

• Human Resources (HR) and the Airport identified the need for a comprehensive review of job classifications specific to the airport. Many of the current classifications did not accurately reflect the work performed, the level of responsibility, or the unique nature of airport operations.
• RFP-25-0408BC was issued, seeking a qualified consultant to perform the focused classification study, from which Compensation Connections, LLC was selected as the preferred vendor and was approved by Council on July 16, 2025, via ECAF 2025-1951.
• Per Snohomish County Code (SCC) 3.68.050 and 3A.05.010, non-classified positions require recommendations to Council to amend or revise the pay plan.
• In conjunction with the classification review, HR and Airport are recommending a change to five (5) non-classified positions which require Council approval.

Current Job Classification Title	Current Pay Grade	Proposed Job Classification Title	Proposed Pay Grade
Airport Environmental and Land Development Manager	246 Classified	No Change	250 Non-Classified
Airport Administrative Programs Division Manager	248 Non-Classified	No Change	250 Non-Classified
Airport Business Manager	248 Non-Classified	No Change	250 Non- Classified
Engineering and Planning Supervisor- Airport	248 Non-Classified	Engineering and Planning Manager	250 Non- Classified
Airport Maintenance Manager	248 Non-Classified	No Change	250 Non- Classified

• The reclassification of the five (5) non-classified positions will maintain internal equity across the County, as this will align the classifications as division head, positioning them with their organizational peers.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

EXPEND: FUND, AGY, ORG, ACTY, OBJ, AU	CURRENT YR	2ND YR	1ST 6 YRS
410.52168010.4101 Professional Services
TOTAL

REVENUE: FUND, AGY, ORG, REV, SOURCE	CURRENT YR	2ND YR	1ST 6 YRS
410.321680.0800 Fund Balance
TOTAL

DEPARTMENT FISCAL IMPACT NOTES:  No budget increase is requested. The 2026 adopted budget and the recommended 2027- 2028 budget include sufficient funding in the Airport enterprise fund for the recommended reclassification.

CONTRACT INFORMATION:

ORIGINAL		CONTRACT#	N/A	AMOUNT
AMENDMENT		CONTRACT#		AMOUNT

Contract Period

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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS:  Reviewed/approved by Finance (Nathan Kennedy 10/30/26)