Tenbusch v. Department of Social Services

On September 16, 1979, the Benchmark Factor Ranking System was implemented for employees in the Human Services Group of the State Civil Service (approximately 23,000 employees). This system formed a new basis for classifying positions in the state service. Petitioner, employed in the Human Services Group, challenged his new classification as a Dentist vm, contending that his proper classification should be Dentist xi. After redetermination was denied, petitioner appealed to the Technical Appeal Board. The hearing officer there denied his appeal and this decision was affirmed by the Employment…