EPA Position Action Requests
EPA positions are exempt from the State Personnel Act (NC General Statute Chapter 126) and are classified in one of four categories.
- EPA Professional
- Faculty
- Senior Academic Administrative Officer Tier-I (SAAO Tier-I)
- Senior Academic Administrative Officer Tier-II (SAAO Tier-II)
The Guidelines on Interpreting General Statute 126-5(c1)(8): Instructional and Research Staff Exempt from the State Personnel Act further define the "Instructional" and "Research" categories. Information on SAAO designation and the procedures for establishing an SAAO position are also available.
