Special Entrance Rate for FPC Project Manager

I. POLICY:

In accordance with the authority granted by the Department of State Civil Service and effective January 22, 2024, it is the policy of the Division of Administration (DOA) to implement a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for positions in the FPC Project Manager job title.

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 all sections within the Division of Administration.

IV. PROCEDURE:

As of January 22, 2024, individuals hired in positions that are in the FPC Project Manager job title will be hired at the established Special Entrance Rate.

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.

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 Scientific/Technical Schedule (TS) pay schedule. The following chart reflects:

1. The job title and pay level of the jobs affected,
2. The January 5, 2024 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 title from January 22, 2024 forward.