Staff Ranks

## Builder

* Create builds for the server (events, new content, etc.)

## Development

* Help code plugins for the server *or* help proofread and test new content. Our development team consists of DmitryLovin and Simmimine.

## Trial Helper

* This is the first rank in the Castian staff ladder. Attaining this rank shows that the probationary member is ready to demonstrate their ability to conduct themselves professionally and with knowledge in their dealings with players and other staff.
* They generally will have a probationary period (anything from a few weeks to a few months), after which they will either become a Helper or return to being a player. This rank is to oversee the chat, such as: Player disputes, Chat monitoring, addressing player needs in a timely manner, reporting bugs/exploits, helping players with their questions.
* Trial Helpers should attend staff meetings along with all other staff.
* Trial Helpers should only punish chat related issues. Hacking, cheating, griefing etc require the approval of a helper, mod or admin.

## Helper

* Attaining this rank shows that the Trial Helper is ready to take on the full responsibility of being staff. They retain all the requirements and permissions of Trial Helper, but are able to fix griefs and ban hackers and cheaters, which is a big step up.
* This rank is to perform all the duties of a Trial Helper, as well as oversee the day to day server needs, such as: banning hackers, handling griefs, voting on appeals and so on.

## Moderator

* This rank demonstrates that an individual is trusted with the added responsibility of additional commands and duties to make accurate and informed decisions. Moderators check for exploits and monitor players.
* Players of this rank are also trusted to oversee the dealings of Helpers and to ensure that relations with players are done correctly and with professionalism.

## Senior Moderator

* This rank was created to give long time moderators additional permissions to help the server. Some of the things that Sr. Mods can do is edit server holograms, use world edit, etc.
* Players of this rank are also trusted to help new moderators, and oversee below helpers and trial helpers.

## Admin

* This rank is in a position to make rulings and preserve the integrity of the server, leading the other staff members by example. Setting continual progress into motion for the betterment of the server and its player base, and delegating tasks and the needs of the server when necessary to capable staff members.
* It should be noted that the opinions and suggestions of all ranks are to be considered carefully without bias to ensure the best experience for all members of the server.
* Admins are apart of what is known as the Senior Staff Team.

## Head Builder

* The head builder selects members of the build team, and is a member of the senior staff team. The current head builder is Woolfeh .

## Developer

* The developer creates new plugins for the server, and is also in charge of all/most bug fixes and other content projects requiring coding knowledge. Our developer is darktobi1797.

## Manager

* They are responsible for the well-being of the server.
* All major changes to the server are approved through the server manager. They are essentially the "acting owner" of the server, and thus are responsible for all decisions, and that the server moves in a positive direction.
* The manager handles all staff applications and internal promotions/demotions, and ensures that all staff members are able to voice their opinions, and ensure matters are dealt with without bias.
* The manager also creates and edits configurations.
* IArlongI and DuckBandit\_ are the current Managers.

## Owner

* The owner is the person who owns the rights, and all intellectual property of CastiaMC.
* They are fiscally responsible for CastiaMC. The owner is not to be contacted by anyone for any reason, other than an emergency.
* Atlas is the owner.