That is to say, they work to meet the demands of the job, which may involve hours beyond the normal 40-hour workweek. But their compensation does not increase or decrease based on the number of actual hours worked. In addition to not being eligible for overtime pay, exempt employees are also not eligible for longevity pay. For example, an Administrative Assistant II position is attached to pay grade 6. PSC policy states that starting salaries fall between minimum and quartile.
Presidential approval is required for any starting salary over quartile.
An individual's credentials, any prior service at PSC, and performance history are all examples of factors influencing starting salary.