What is a GS 2210?

The Information Technology Management Series, GS-2210, has replaced the GS-334, Computer Specialist Series. This standard covers GS-2210 positions and any remaining GS-334 positions.

What is federal position classification?

Position classification is a process through which Federal jobs (i.e., positions) are assigned to a pay system, series, title, and grade or band, based on consistent application of position classification standards. Classification standards may cover one or many occupations.

What are classification standards?

Classification standards may cover one or many occupations. They usually include a description of the work performed; official titles; and criteria for determining grades. Some broad standards are issued as “functional guides” and provide criteria for determining the grade level of work in multiple occupations.

What is a federal job series codes?

Professional occupations

0000 – Miscellaneous Occupations.
0100 – Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare.
0200 – Human Resources Management.
0300 – General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services.
0400 – Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences.
0500 – Accounting and Budget.

What is series and grade in federal jobs?

Series and grade is the Federal Government’s system for categorizing and defining jobs. The series is a numbered system for grouping similar occupations. For example, a Nurse is part of the 0610 series. A ‘grade’ refers to the General Schedule (GS) pay scale – it’s the pay level for the job.

Can a GS-9 apply for a GS 12 job?

Yes you can get the job if you can demonstrate that you have 1 year of experience as a GS-9 equivalent for the GS-11 position or 1 year as a GS-11 equivalent for the GS-12 position. Go for it and good luck.

Can you go from GS-12 to GS-14?

Is is possible to be considered and hired for a GS-14 from a GS-12 after 1 or 2 years in the GS-12 position without being on a GS-13 role.

Can you go from GS-14 to SES?

If you are a GS-14 or GS-15, you will be eligible to apply for SES jobs. Each position announcement lists the grade level qualifications and many are open for applicants at the GS-14 level. In addition, temporary service at the executive level in a detailed SES position can give you a competitive advantage.

How do you increase quality step?

To be eligible for a Quality Step Increase, an employee must:

be below step 10 of their grade level;
have received the highest rating available under their performance management program;
have demonstrated sustained performance of high quality; and.

Do step increases happen automatically?

step increases are not automatic, your supervisor has to sign off on it. If they didn’t submit the paperwork, you won’t get it. Actually with most agencies it takes an active supervisor to stop the step then to start one. However it takes an active sup to start a level increase.

How do quality step increases work?

A quality step increase (QSI) is an additional within-grade increase (WGI) used to recognize and reward General Schedule (GS) employees at any grade level who display outstanding performance. A QSI has the effect of moving an employee through the GS pay range faster than by periodic step increases alone.

How do you ask for a step increase?

Here’s what to do to learn how to ask for a raise:

Step 1: Review company policy.
Step 2: Consider your recent (and future) performance.
Step 3: Research market data.
Step 4: Consider the timing.
Step 5: Prepare for the objections.
Step 6: Have a Plan B (and maybe C)
Step 7: Be prepared for “no”

How often does a federal employee get a step increase?

For GS and LEO, the first three step increases occur every year, the next three step increases occur every two years, and the final three step increases occur every three years. It takes 18 years to advance to the step 10.

How long does it take to go from Step 3 to Step 4?

Required Waiting Periods

Advancement from…	Requires…
step 2 to step 3	52 weeks of creditable service in step 2
step 3 to step 4	52 weeks of creditable service in step 3
step 4 to step 5	104 weeks of creditable service in step 4
step 5 to step 6	104 weeks of creditable service in step 5