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How to evaluate your pay grade?
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Posted about 1 month ago Hi, I am a new in the GovCentral ; I am trying to land in Government job. I'm confused with the pay grade or GS system. I know in general a person with a Bachelor degree can apply for a GS-7 pay scale. But how do you evaluate your experience and convert into GS pay scale? I have been in the IT profession (Software Developer) for last 10 years in the private sector; and I have a Bachelor degree in Computer science. What pay scale should I apply for?
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| Posted about 1 month ago kiterider, I think the answer depends a little bit on what type of jobs you're applying for; I assume you're looking to convert to something which remains within IT. I'd place you between GS-7 and GS-9, most generally. Anybody else have any advice on this one? Scooby, I'm looking to you! I would recommend contacting the Human Resources department at several agencies you're considering working at. You might find somebody who'd be willing to give you an off-hand analysis of what pay scale you're likely to be hired at. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago Thanks for the reply. I will have to a large pay cut if I consider pay scale between GS-7 and GS-9. I have done completed few applications online that are GS-11. After reading the posting, the requirements seems like good fit, so I did apply for them though I was not sure abou the GS level. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago Scooby where are you? You missed a post! I think you made the right choice applying for the GS-11. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago Sorry peoples, out with the flu. It's hard to look at personal experience and generically convert it to a standing GS grade. Each agency is going to have specific requirements for each position and each grade, that may or may not be generic. The agency may also be looking more for a degree than experience, or vise-versa, again making it difficult to make a conversion. My advice is to apply fo any position for which you meet the sought after requirements, regardless of the grade. As long as the position is open to you, apply for it. Just watch the JOA if they require 52 weeks at the previous grade. Some agencies will ask for one year equivilant to the next previous grade and some will specify 52 wekks at previous grade, big difference. You can get some generic information pertaining to the series you are applying for here: http://www.opm.gov/fedclass/html/gsseries.asp
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| Posted 8 days ago Thanks to all of you. I did a technical telephone interview few weeks ago. It was very good. The hiring manager told me the position is GS12 level. In the posted job description the pay plan is posted NF-2210-4/4. This morning the HR personnal called me that I am tentatively accepted (Yea) for the position at GS11 , target GS12. Now I have to do my background check. I am very exited about the news, at the same time I am little bit confused as well. Why I am accepted tentatively? What does she means by GS 11, target GS12? After the background check, if I get an offer letter, can I negociate about the compensation? At this point I have no clue about my compensation other than the GS level. Can I call the HR personal about the compenstion not or it is a bad idea? Thanks in advance to you all. Kiterider |
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| Posted 8 days ago What it means is that the position is offered as a GS-11 with full promotion potential to GS-12. You serve a year or less as an 11 then go to 12. Also the tentative offer is made because there are clearance procedures that have to take place. They can't make a firm offer until those are finished. If you're gonna be a bear....be a grizzly... |
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| Posted 8 days ago I honestly think that depends who do u know inside. Government, Arts, Music, Writing, Literature , Astronomy, NASA, Space Forums, Science (NOT science fiction!!!), Mystery, Haunting, Discovery, National geografic and more... |
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| Posted 8 days ago I would say most of the time not. Too many reg governing it. But I'm sure it happens from time to time. If you're gonna be a bear....be a grizzly... |
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| Posted 7 days ago ScoobyDoo says ...
Thanks ScoobyDoo for your quick reply! So, I should expect a firm offer once the security clearnce has been done. What is the difference between NF-2210-4/4 and GS level? For this job there is no relocation help being authorized; can I ask help for this? This is the first time I'm applying for the government job, for this, I may ask some question that may be pretty basic to others.
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| Posted 7 days ago misiuplease says ...
Thanks misiuplease! Are you referring to the compensation question? I don't know anyone inside. In fact, this is the first time I am applying for a government job. If you don't know anyone inside, can you still negotiate your compensation? I did negotiate at my previous company (non government). It did work there.
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| Posted 7 days ago Kite- Yes, the firm offer will occur when an interim clearance is issued or the clearance process is completed. NF is just the grading method used by the agency. If the announcement states no relocation expenses, that's normally what it means. If you're gonna be a bear....be a grizzly... |