[Libs-Or] increase in wage for language

[Crystal Inners]

Good Morning,

Yes, the City of Hermiston offers Bilingual pay.  It is 5% of their base wages.  There is a speaking test that is required and is done by Language Testing International ( https://www.languagetesting.com/)   (the test is administered online), we have found them to be cost effective ($63/test).  We do require staff to pass at the intermediate level or higher in order to receive the bilingual pay.

Below is our policy:

Bilingual Pay
The City currently offers bilingual incentive pay of 5% of an eligible employee's base wage/salary. Eligible employees are defined as Full-Time and Regular Part-Time. Employees must pass the approved aptitude test administered by Language Testing International for the specific (non-English) language, with a score in the intermediate or above proficiency range. The (non-English) language must be consistent with demographics of the City of Hermiston and account for those (non-English) languages that comprise at least 10% of the population within the City. For newly hired employees who have recently completed a comparable aptitude test from a qualified source, documentation will be reviewed by Human Resources to determine if additional testing will be required or if existing certifications are sufficient for this incentive.





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Crystal Inners, PSHRA-CP
Human Resources

180 NE 2nd Street | Hermiston, OR 97838
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541.667.5008- Direct
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Subject: [Libs-Or] increase in wage for language

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Does your system have a pay differential for being bilungual?

What is the amount paid?

Is a test required?

If there is a test do you have a link to it?

Thanks!


Kathy Street

Library Director

541-481-3365


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