SECTION 260:25-7-3. Entrance salary

(a)   Appointing Authorities may establish the hiring rate for a classified job at any point between the minimum and maximum of the pay band for the job family level without prior approval of the Administrator. Hiring rates shall not be established below the minimum or above the maximum rate of pay established for a pay band.

(b)   Appointing Authorities shall establish hiring rates for jobs included in a pay band based on the work performed, the duties and responsibilities assigned, and other relevant factors. This may include consideration of recruitment and retention issues, internal pay equity, market rates, previous hiring rates, and the training and qualifications of the employee being appointed.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1346, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 761, eff 8-25-16]