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Special Entrance Rate for Public Information Director 2 Job Title within the Office of Group Benefits

Division of Administration Personnel Policy No. 156

Effective Date: November 9, 2026

Subject: Special Entrance Rate for Public Information Director 2 job title within the Office of Group Benefits (OGB)

Authorization: Bryan McClinton, Appointing Authority

Policy Sections

1. Policy
2. Purpose
3. Applicability
4. Procedure
5. Questions

Addendum

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 a Statewide Special Entrance Rate for the Public Information Director 2 job title within the Office of Group Benefits.

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 November 9, 2026, individuals hired in the Public Information Director 2 job title will be hired at the established Statewide 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.

Effective November 9, 2026, the pay of any employee occupying a position in the Public Information Director 2 job title 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:

1. The job title and pay level of the job affected,
2. The March 3, 2025 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 November 9, 2026 forward.

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.