Special Entrance Rates for Accounting Job Titles within the Office of Group Benefits
Special Entrance Rates for Accounting Job Titles within the Office of Group Benefits (OGB)
Division of Administration Personnel Policy No. 115
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 17, 2025
PREVIOUS VERSION(S): June 8, 2022; October 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Special Entrance Rates for Accounting Job Titles within the Office of Group Benefits (OGB)
AUTHORIZATION: Patrick Goldsmith, Deputy Commissioner
Policy Sections
Policy Content
I. POLICY:
In accordance with the authority granted by the State Civil Service Commission and effective March 17, 2025, the Division of Administration (DOA) is amending Special Entrance Rates for Accounting job titles within the Office of Group Benefits (OGB).
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 Group Benefits.
IV. PROCEDURE:
As of March 17, 2025, individuals hired in positions that are in the Accounting 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 March 17, 2025, the pay of any employee occupying a position in the Accounting job titles will be increased by a percentage based on the job title 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 Special Entrance Rates for job titles in the Administrative Schedule (AS) pay schedule. The following chart reflects:
- The job title and pay level of the jobs affected,
- The March 3, 2025 minimum of the pay grade of the job title affected, and
- The actual hire rate that will be utilized by the Division of Administration when filling positions in the job title from March 17, 2025 forward.
| Title | Job Code | AS Level | Bi-Weekly Minimum 3/3/2025 | Hourly Hire Rate 3/17/2025 | Bi-Weekly Hire Rate 3/17/2025 | Corresponding Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant 1 | 160180 | AS-614 | $1,544.00 | $21.63 | $1,730.40 | 10% |
| Accountant 2 | 139350 | AS-615 | $1,652.00 | $23.14 | $1,851.20 | 10% |
| Accountant 3 | 139370 | AS-617 | $1,892.00 | $26.50 | $2,120.00 | 10% |
| Accountant 4 | 171400 | AS-619 | $2,166.40 | $30.35 | $2,428.00 | 10% |
| Accountant Manager 2 | 159720 | AS-621 | $2,480.80 | $32.56 | $2,604.80 | 5% |
| Accountant Manager 4 | 159740 | AS-624 | $3,039.20 | $39.89 | $3,191.20 | 5% |
NOTE: This policy text is provided online for your convenience. The signed original policy document remains on file in the Division of Administration Office of Human Resources.
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