Section Per 901.02 - Beginning Salary(a) For original appointments, the appointing authority shall set the beginning salary at the minimum step established for the class, unless the director or his or her designee, at the request of the appointing authority, determines that difficulties in recruitment necessitate placement at a higher step than the minimum.(b) The director shall determine when the beginning salary above the minimum step is authorized due to difficulties in recruitment, based upon factors such as: (1) The length of time the position has been vacant;(2) The length of time the position has been in active recruitment;(3) The number of applications received;(4) The number of applicants meeting the certification requirements of Per 405;(5) The proposed labor grade, step and annual salary;(6) A written statement by the appointing authority setting forth the appointing authority's reasons for requesting a starting salary above the minimum step;(7) A written statement by the appointing authority setting forth the current employment and salary history of the applicant, or if currently unemployed, the past salary history of the applicant that the appointing authority believes justifies placement above the minimum step established for the class; and(8) A statement by the appointing authority setting forth the specific skills, background and experience of the applicant that justifies a placement above the minimum step.N.H. Admin. Code § Per 901.02
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Per 100) #8738, eff 10-18-06
Amended byVolume XXXV Number 18, Filed May 7, 2015, Proposed by #10817, Effective 5/17/2015, Expires5/17/2025.