Explain Gov Job Levels

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I found a job with the army that I qualify for, but it requires GS-05 level experience. What is that? How are levels determined?

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[anonymous]

GS-5 would be a pretty low level. There are 15 GS grades with steps on each grade (maybe about 12 steps). The job posting should give you the info on what qualifications are needed but I would think a college degree is not required.

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So I can apply and they will determine my rating? I don't have to start at 1 and work my way up?

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[womet]

You do not have to start at 1.

[mlvmd]

Normally for the lower levels there will be an education qualification or 52 weeks in grade at the next lowest level. Sometimes superior academic achievement can also qualify you for a higher level.

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Thank you so much! I will work on my app.

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[makingithappen]

If GS-05 experience is required, then you are probably applying for a 7. As PPs have stated, 5 is entry level but you need something above that (college degree, honors in college, work experience, etc.)

[aliciar6]

does the job description have a range ie GS5-12...i am a Army Civilian and most of our positions start at 5 and then go automatically (if you get good reviews and there is no reason not to) to 7, 9, 11, then 12...but that is in engineering...then getting anything higher 13, 14, or 15 is competative.


For us the GS 5 still required a college degree (bachelors) my friend who was almost done with her PhD i think came in as an 11 or 12. We are an R&D facility.
depending on your experience or skill set you can qualify for a higher grade (like a 7) and steps. My DH got in as a 7 step something....i spent too much time partying in college and came in as a 5. I had almost caught up to him in grade and step but he got his 14.

It should state in the job description exactly what is needed and if they process the resumens anything like they used to there are key word searches they use to weed out all the resumes, so you need to pay attention to what is in that job description. a trick we used was at the bottom of our resume we would put what job number and description we were applying for.

i don't know if you are applying through the usajobs site, but i know for us who are already gov't employees, we have to have our college transcript on the site along with our resume along with any other forms like mine showing veteran's preferance.