Reclassifications of Post & Reassessment of Salary : Bahamas

Name of the Organization : The Department of Public Service
Type of Facility : Reclassifications of Post & Reassessment of Salary
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Reclassifications of Post & Reassessment of Salary :

Reclassification can only take place between scales which are basically on par with each other. Reassessment of salary may occur when an officer provides proof of qualification(s) and or experience that would allow his salary to advance to a higher point (step) in the salary scale.

Related : The Department of Public Service Bahamas Applying For Educational Loan : www.statusin.org/6408.html

Eligibility :
One may be considered for reclassification if:
** First appointed as trainee on scale I, in addition to serving for one (1) year in the post.
** Additional qualification(s) have been obtained which merit reclassification and there is the need for the officer to perform in that capacity.
** The officer performs the duties of a post other than his substantive post and has the requisite qualification(s) to be reclassified thereto.

Process :
** The officer must submit a letter of request and supporting documents (if necessary) to immediate supervisor.
** The supervisor must endorse the request before forwarding to the PS for endorsement.
** Note: The PS must endorse the request before it can be processed by HR.
** The agency will submit a recommendation of reclassification to the Department of Public Service.
** The Department of Public Service processes the recommendation and would advise the agency accordingly.
** Once the reclassification is successful, the officer will receive a letter which conveys the post, agency assignment and salary.

Application Form(s) :
There is no form necessary for this process.

Supporting Documents :
The applicants must supply the original documents along with one copy of academic qualifications (where applicable).

Turn-around time :
Reclassifications are made based on the needs of the Public Service.

Deadline :
There are no deadlines associated with this service.

Related Fee(s) :
Not Applicable

For more information please contact :
The Department of Public Service
Poinciana Hill Complex
Meeting Street
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502 7200
Fax. (242) 326 6929

Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

FAQs :
Does The Bahamas encourage Joint Ventures?
International Investors are encouraged to establish joint ventures with Bahamian partners. The choice of such Bahamian partners is in the absolute discretion of the investor.

What Areas are reserved for Bahamians?
** Wholesale and Retail Operations;
** Commission Agencies engaged in the import / export trade;
** Real Estate and Domestic Property Management Agencies;

** Domestic newspapers and magazine publications;
** Domestic advertising and public relations firms;
** Security Services;

** Domestic distribution of building supplies;
** Construction companies, except for special structures for which international expertise is required;

** Personal cosmetic / beauty establishment;
** Shallow-water scale – fish, crustacea; mollusks and sponge-fishing operations;

** Auto and Appliance service operations;
** Public Transportation inclusive of locally solicited charter boat tours;
** Landscaping;

Who is the Director of Investments?
The Director of Investments is Mrs. Joy Jibrilu. The Acting Deputy Director of Investments is Ms. Bianca V. Beneby

How do I establish a business in The Bahamas?
An international investor seeking to do business in The Bahamas should submit to the Bahamas Investment Authority a Project Proposal, along with supporting documents.

Do you have Project Proposal Guidelines?
Yes.

Am I eligible for Annual or Permanent Residence?
Accelerated consideration of application for Permanent Residence will be given to:
i) Major International Investors; and
ii) Fit and proper owners of residence valued at $1,500,000.00 or more.