Organized Merit positions in the Blue Collar, Clerical, Security and Technical bargaining units are covered under the provisions of the master contract negotiated between the State of Iowa and AFSCME. These positions are covered by the provisions of the State Board of Regents Merit System Rules. Both organized and non-organized board of regents merit employees may apply and compete for this position as promotion, demotion, or transfer applicants. Merit System Rules on pay on promotion, demotion, and transfer apply. All Merit positions are considered non-exempt staff and eligible for overtime as provided by the Fair Labor Standards Act.