Special Entrance Rates for Facility Planning and Control Job Titles

I. POLICY:

In accordance with the authority granted by the Department of State Civil Service and effective March 2, 2026, the Division of Administration (DOA) amended DOA Personnel Policy No. 132 due to Statewide Special Entrance Rates and changes made to the Administrative "AS" Pay Schedule.

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 Facility Planning and Control.

IV. PROCEDURE:

As of March 2, 2026, individuals hired in positions that are in the Facility Planning and Control 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 2, 2026, the pay of any employee occupying a position in the State Fiscal Analyst job titles will be increased by a percentage 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 the job titles in the Administrative Schedule (AS) pay schedule. The following chart reflects:

1. The job title and pay level of the job affected,
2. The February 2, 2026 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 March 2, 2026 forward.