1. (a) To establish a broad group level advancement for a specific job title, an agency shall submit a request to the division containing the following information:

   1. (1) The job title within which an employee could be eligible to receive a broad group level advancement;
   2. (2) A document indicating that all agencies with positions with the subject job title agree to the proposed broad group level advancement;
   3. (3) An explanation of the agency process by which the broad group level advancement shall be awarded; and
   4. (4) An explanation on how the agency will ensure equal opportunity and access to eligible employees to qualify for the broad group level advancement and attestation to that effect.

2. (b) An employee shall be eligible for a broad group level advancement if:

   1. (1) The employee fulfills the minimum qualification of higher-level job title;
   2. (2) The employee has completed their probationary period;
   3. (3) The employee has received a satisfactory job evaluation within the 12 months preceding the broad group level advancement;
   4. (4) The employee’s appointing authority approves the broad group level advancement;
   5. (5) The broad group level advancement is justified by an identified organizational change or business need; and
   6. (6) The employee’s appointing authority is approved by the director to use broad group level advancements for the job title.
3. (c) Upon the recommendation of the appointing authority, the director shall process the broad group level advancement in accordance with Per 900.
4. (d) A broad group level advancement shall be effective the first day of the pay period following approval by the division.

Source. #13668, eff 6-23-23; ss by #14443, eff 12-1-25, EXPIRES 12-1-35