Special Entrance Rates for State Procurement Job Titles

I. POLICY:

In accordance with the authority granted by the Department of State Civil Service and effective July 6, 2022, it is the policy of the Division of Administration (DOA) to implement Special Entrance Rates for State Procurement job titles.

II. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to provide the DOA with a tool that allows for flexibility in pay for retention purposes.

III. APPLICABILITY:

This policy shall be applicable to the DOA/Office of State Procurement.

IV. PROCEDURE:

As of July 6, 2022, individuals hired in positions that are in the State Procurement job titles will be hired at the established Special Entrance Rates.

The Personnel Action Request (PAR) form requesting an appointment in this job title must reference the Special Entrance Rate in the "Remarks" portion of the PAR.

Effective July 6, 2022, the pay of any employee occupying a position in the State Procurement job titles will be increased by a percentage based on job titles as detailed in the addendum or to the new Special Entrance Rate whichever is greater, not to exceed the Maximum of the pay grade.

V. QUESTIONS:

Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

ADDENDUM

The Department of State Civil Service has approved the use of a Special Entrance Rate for job titles in the Administrative Schedule (AS) pay schedule. The following chart reflects:

1. The job title and pay level of the jobs affected,
2. The January 2, 2018 minimum of the pay grade of the job title affected, and
3. The actual hire rate that will be utilized by the Division of Administration when filling positions in the job titles from July 6, 2022 forward.