Division of Administration Personnel Policy No. 155
Special Entrance Rates for Administrative Job Titles
Division of Administration Personnel Policy No. 155
Effective Date: November 9, 2026
Subject: Special Entrance Rates for Administrative Job Titles
Authorization: Bryan McClinton, Appointing Authority
Policy Sections
Policy Content
I. Policy
In accordance with the authority granted by the Department of State Civil Service and effective November 9, 2026, it is the policy of the Division of Administration (DOA) to implement Statewide Special Entrance Rates for Administrative 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 all sections within the Division of Administration (DOA).
IV. Procedure
As of November 9, 2026, individuals hired in full-time positions that are in the Administrative job titles will be hired at the established Statewide 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 November 9, 2026, the pay of any employee occupying a position in the Administrative 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 job titles in the Administrative Schedule (AS) pay schedule. The following chart reflects:
- The job title and pay level of the job affected,
- The February 2, 2026 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 November 9, 2026 forward.
| Title | Job Code | AS Level | Bi-Weekly Minimum 2/2/2026 | Hourly Hire Rate 11/9/2026 | Bi-Weekly Hire Rate 11/9/2026 | Corresponding Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant 1 | 168000 | AS-605 | $840.00 | $11.55 | $924.00 | 10% |
| Administrative Assistant 2 | 168010 | AS-607 | $962.40 | $13.24 | $1,059.20 | 10% |
| Administrative Assistant 3 | 168020 | AS-609 | $1,101.60 | $15.15 | $1,212.00 | 10% |
| Administrative Assistant 4 | 168030 | AS-611 | $1,260.80 | $17.34 | $1,387.20 | 10% |
| Administrative Assistant 5 | 168080 | AS-613 | $1,443.20 | $19.85 | $1,588.00 | 10% |
| Administrative Assistant 6 | 171200 | AS-614 | $1,544.00 | $21.23 | $1,698.40 | 10% |
| Administrative Coordinator 1 | 168040 | AS-605 | $840.00 | $11.55 | $924.00 | 10% |
| Administrative Coordinator 2 | 168050 | AS-607 | $962.40 | $13.24 | $1,059.20 | 10% |
| Administrative Coordinator 3 | 168060 | AS-609 | $1,101.60 | $15.15 | $1,212.00 | 10% |
| Administrative Coordinator 4 | 168070 | AS-611 | $1,260.80 | $17.34 | $1,387.20 | 10% |
| Administrative Program Specialist-A | 168090 | AS-613 | $1,443.20 | $19.85 | $1,588.00 | 10% |
| Administrative Program Specialist-B | 168100 | AS-614 | $1,544.00 | $21.23 | $1,698.40 | 10% |
| Administrative Program Specialist-C | 168110 | AS-615 | $1,652.00 | $22.72 | $1,817.60 | 10% |
| Administrative Program Manager 1 | 170680 | AS-615 | $1,652.00 | $22.72 | $1,817.60 | 5% |
| Administrative Program Manager 2 | 170690 | AS-616 | $1,768.00 | $23.21 | $1,856.80 | 5% |
| Administrative Program Manager 3 | 170700 | AS-618 | $2,024.80 | $26.58 | $2,126.40 | 5% |
| Administrative Program Director 1 | 170640 | AS-617 | $1,892.00 | $24.84 | $1,987.20 | 5% |
| Administrative Program Director 2 | 170650 | AS-619 | $2,166.40 | $28.44 | $2,275.20 | 5% |
| Administrative Program Director 3 | 170660 | AS-621 | $2,480.80 | $32.57 | $2,605.60 | 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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