R477-3-1. Job Classification Applicability

  (1) The Executive Director, DHRM, shall prescribe the procedures and methods for classifying all positions except for the following positions, which include:

  (a) employees already exempted from DHRM rules in R477-2-1;

  (b) all employees in:

  (i) the office and residence of the governor;

  (ii) the Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR);

  (iii) the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Council;

  (iv) the Office of the Utah State Auditor; and

  (v) the Utah State Treasurer's Office;

  (c) employees of the State Board of Education, who are licensed by the State Board of Education;

  (d) employees in any position that is determined by statute to be exempt from classified service;

  (e) employees whose agency has authority to make rules regarding performance, compensation, and bonuses for its employees;

  (f) other persons appointed by the governor under statute;

  (g) temporary employees who work part time indefinite or work on a time limited basis;

  (h) patients and inmates designated as schedule AU;

  (i) members of state and local boards and councils and other employees designated as schedule AQ; and

  (j) educational interpreters and educators as defined by Section 53A-25b-102 who are employed by the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.

  (2) The Executive Director, DHRM, may designate specific job titles, job and position identification numbers, schedule codes, and other administrative information for all employees exempted in R477-2-1 and R477-3-1 for identification and reporting purposes only. These employees are not to be considered classified employees.

  (3) Employees in schedule codes AD and AR are not considered classified employees but are subject to the Job Description and Assignment of Duties sections of this rule.