80 Ill. Adm. Code 310.47
In-Hire Rate
Section 310.47Â In-Hire Rate
a)        Use –
No employee in a position in which the position and/or the employee meet the
criteria of an in-hire rate receives less than the in-hire rate. The in-hire
rate is used when a candidate only meets the minimum requirements of the class
specification upon entry to State service (Section 310.100(b)(1), 310.490(b)(1)
or 310.495(b)(1)), when an employee moves to a vacant position (Section 310.45)
or when an MS salary range is assigned to a Trainee Program (Section 310.415(b)).
b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Request
–
1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Agency
Head Request
for Other Than a
Merit-Compensation-System-only Trainee Program
– An agency head may request
in writing that the Director approve or negotiate an in-hire rate. The in-hire
rate is a Step or dollar amount depending on whether the classification title
is assigned to a negotiated full scale rate, negotiated pay grade, merit
compensation salary range or broad-band salary range. The in-hire rate may be
for the classification title or limited within the classification title to the
agency, facilities, counties or other criteria. The supporting justifications
for the requested in-hire rate and the limitations are included in the agency
request. An effective date may be included in the request.
2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Agency
Head Request for a Merit-Compensation-System-only Trainee Program – The
Department determined in-hire rates for existing trainee programs assigned only
MS-salary ranges to be used by agencies as the anticipated starting salaries.Â
The in-hire rates are tied to the targeted title and in one case the county in
which the trainee position is located. Some targeted titles have been
determined to be inappropriate for some trainee titles. If an agency is unable
to locate an in-hire rate for its trainee program's targeted title, the
targeted title is inappropriate. Agencies using inappropriate targeted titles
shall allow employees in the trainee titles targeting the inappropriate
targeted titles to finish their training and be promoted if successful. Then,
the agency shall not use the inappropriate targeted title again for that
trainee program. Questions about the best titles to use for training shall be
addressed by CMS. When an agency submits for approval the establishment of a
new or a targeted title revision for an existing Trainee or Apprenticeship
Program form (CMS-705), the agency head shall request in writing that the
Director approve an in-hire rate. The in-hire rate is a dollar amount within
the merit compensation salary range assigned to the trainee title. Â The in-hire
rate may be for the trainee title limited for the targeted title and the
agency, facilities, counties or other criteria. The supporting justifications
for the requested in-hire rate and the limitations shall be included in the
agency request. An effective date may be included in the request.
c)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Review
– The Director shall review the supporting justifications, the turnover rate,
the length of vacancies, the currently filled positions for the classification
title, and the market starting rates for similar classes, and consult with
other agencies using the classification title. Other factors may be included
in the review and negotiation of negotiated in-hire rates.
d)        Approval or Negotiated –
1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Approval
− The Director indicates in writing the approved in-hire rate and
effective date, which is either the date requested by the agency or the
beginning of the next pay period after the approval.
2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Negotiated
– The Director and the bargaining unit representative indicate in writing the
in-hire rates and effective date, which is either the date indicated in the
agreement, the date of the agreement's signature or the beginning of the next
pay period after the signatures are secured on the agreement.
e)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Implementation
– In the classification title or within the limitations of the classification
title and when the in-hire rate is above the normal minimum of the assigned
salary range or pay grade, an employee paid below the in-hire rate receives the
in-hire rate on the approved effective date. The in-hire rate remains in
effect for any employee entering the title or the limits within the title until
the title is abolished or an agency request to rescind the in-hire rate is
approved by the Director or negotiated by the Director and the bargaining unit representative.
f)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Approved or Negotiated
In-Hire Rates –
1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Assigned
to a Classification –
A)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Approved
and Assigned to a Pay Grade or Salary Range −
Title
Pay Grade or Salary
Range
Effective Date
In-Hire Rate
Correctional Officer
RC-006-09
January
1, 2008
Step 1
Correctional Officer Trainee
RC-006-07
January
1, 2008
Step 1
Environmental Engineer I
RC-063-15
January
1, 2008
Step 2
Environmental Protection Engineer I
RC-063-15
January
1, 2008
Step 5
Environmental Protection Engineer II
RC-063-17
January
1, 2008
Step 4
B)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Negotiated
and Assigned to a Full Scale Rate – The rates are located in Appendix A Table A
for bargaining unit RC-104, in Appendix A Table D for bargaining unit HR-001,
in Appendix A Table E for bargaining unit RC-020, in Appendix A Table F for
RC-019 and in Appendix A Table G for bargaining unit RC-045.
Title
Bargaining
Unit
Effective Date
In-Hire Rate
Auto & Body Repairer
RC-045
July 1, 2013
75%
Automotive Attendant I
RC-045
July 1, 2013
75%
Automotive Attendant II
RC-045
July 1, 2013
75%
Automotive Mechanic
RC-045
July 1, 2013
75%
Automotive Parts Warehouse Specialist
RC-045
July 1, 2013
75%
Automotive Parts Warehouser
RC-045
July 1, 2013
75%
Bridge Mechanic
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Bridge Mechanic
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Bridge Tender
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Bridge Tender
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Building Services Worker
HR-001
July 24, 2013
75%
Conservation Police Lieutenant
RC-104
July 31, 2019
*
Conservation Police Sergeant
RC-104
July 31, 2019
*
Deck Hand
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Elevator Operator
HR-001
July 24, 2013
75%
Ferry Operator I
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Ferry Operator II
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Grounds Supervisor
HR-001
July 24, 2013
75%
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
HR-001
July 24, 2013
75%
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Highway Maintainer
HR-001
November 1, 2009
75%
Highway Maintainer
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Highway Maintainer
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Highway Maintenance Lead Worker
HR-001
July 24, 2013
75%
Highway Maintenance Lead Worker
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Highway Maintenance Lead Worker
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Highway Maintenance Lead Worker (Lead Lead Worker)
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Highway Maintenance Lead Worker (Lead Lead Worker)
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Janitor I (Including Office of Administration)
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Janitor II (Including Office of Administration)
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Labor Maintenance Lead Worker
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Labor Maintenance Lead Worker
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Laborer (Maintenance)
HR-001
July 24, 2013
75%
Laborer (Maintenance)
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Laborer (Maintenance)
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Maintenance Equipment Operator
HR-001
July 24, 2013
75%
Maintenance Equipment Operator
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Maintenance Equipment Operator
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Maintenance Worker
HR-001
July 24, 2013
75%
Maintenance Worker
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Maintenance Worker
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Power Shovel Operator (Maintenance)
HR-001
July 24, 2013
75%
Power Shovel Operator (Maintenance)
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Power Shovel Operator (Maintenance)
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Security Guard I
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Security Guard II
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Silk Screen Operator
RC-019
July 8, 2013
75%
Silk Screen Operator
RC-020
June 26, 2013
75%
Small Engine Mechanic
RC-045
July 1, 2013
75%
Storekeeper I**
RC-045
July 1, 2013
75%
Storekeeper II**
RC-045
July 1, 2013
75%
*Â Â Â New
bargaining unit members, regardless of their current rank, shall be hired at
33% of the differential between a Conservation Police Officer II and the new
member's new rank at the appropriate longevity level.
**Â Storekeeper
I & Storekeeper II serving as Automotive Parts Warehouser in Cook County.
2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Based
on the Position's Work Location or Employee's Credential or Residency –
Title
Pay Grade or Salary Range
Location or Residency
Credential
Effective Date
In-Hire Rate
Civil Engineer Trainee
NR-916
None identified
Bachelor's degree in
accredited civil engineering program
January 1, 2008
Add to minimum monthly rate $40/quarter work
experience up to 8
Civil Engineer Trainee
NR-916
None identified
Passed Engineering Intern
exam
January 1, 2008
Add to minimum monthly rate $60/month
Civil Engineer Trainee
NR-916
None identified
Job-Related Master's degree
January 1, 2012
Add to minimum monthly rate $40/month for each year
of full-time graduate study as a substitute for job-related experience up to
two years
Engineering Technician I
NR-916
None identified
Completed 2 years of
college in civil engineering or job related technical/ science curriculum (60
semester /90 quarter hours credit)
January 1, 2012
$2,845
Engineering Technician I
NR-916
None identified
Completed 3 years of
college in areas other than civil engineering or job related technical/
science curriculum (90 semester /135 quarter hours credit)
January 1, 2012
$2,730
Engineering Technician I
NR-916
None identified
Associate Degree from an
accredited 2 year civil engineering technology program
January 1, 2012
$2,975
Engineering Technician I
NR-916
None identified
Completed 3 years of
college courses in civil engineering or job related technical/ science
curriculum (90 semester/ 135 quarter hours credit)
January 1, 2012
$2,975
Engineering Technician I
NR-916
None identified
Completed
4 years of college courses in areas other than civil engineering or job
related technical/ science curriculum (120 semester /180 quarter hours
credit)
January 1, 2012
$2,845
Engineering Technician I
NR-916
None identified
Completed 4 years of
college in civil engineering or job related technical/ science curriculum
(120 semester/180 quarter hours credit includes appointees from unaccredited
engineering programs and those who have not yet obtained a degree)
January 1, 2012
$3,095
Engineering Technician I and II
NR-916
None identified
Bachelor of Science Degree
from an accredited 4 year program in civil engineering technology, industrial
technology, and construction technology
January 1, 2012
$3,510
Forensic Scientist Trainee
RC-062-15
None identified
Meets minimum class
requirements or completed Forensic Science Residency Program at the U of
I-Chicago
January 1, 2008
Step 1
Information Services Intern
RC-063-15
Work outside Cook County
Computer Science degree at
4-year college
January 1, 2008
Step 4
Information Services Intern
RC-063-15
Work in Cook County
Computer Science degree at
4-year college
January 1, 2008
Step 6
Information Services Intern
RC-063-15
Work outside Cook County
Computer Science degree at
2-year technical school
January 1, 2008
Step 2
Information Services Intern
RC-063-15
Work in Cook County
Computer Science degree at
2-year technical school
January 1, 2008
Step 4
Information Services Intern
RC-063-15
Work in Cook County
Non-Computer Science degree
at 4-year college
January 1, 2008
Step 3
Information Services Specialist I
RC-063-17
Work in Cook County
None identified beyond
class requirements
January 1, 2008
Step 2
Juvenile Justice Specialist
RC-006-14
None identified
Master's degree
September 1, 2008
Step 2
Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern
RC-006-11
None identified
Master's degree
September 1, 2008
Step 2
Meat & Poultry Inspector Trainee
RC-029
Work in Regions 1 and 6
None identified beyond
class requirements
May 15, 2014
Step 1
Physician Specialist, Option C
RC-063-MD-C
Work in Alton, Chester,
Choate, Ludeman, McFarland, and Murray facilities
None identified beyond
class requirements
May 1, 2018
Step 5
Physician Specialist, Option D
RC-063-MD-D
Work in Alton, Chester,
Choate, Ludeman, McFarland, and Murray facilities
None identified beyond
class requirements
May 1, 2018
Step 5
Telecommunicator
RC-014-12
Work in District 2
None identified beyond
class requirements
January 1, 2008
Step 2
Telecommunicator Trainee
RC-014-10
Work in Kane County
None identified beyond
class requirements
January 1, 2008
Step 3
Telecommunicator Trainee
RC-014-10
Work in Cook County
None identified beyond
class requirements
January 1, 2008
Step 7