What is within grade increase WGI eligibility date?
A WGI waiting period begins upon (1) first appointment in the Federal service, (2) receiving an “equivalent increase,” or (3) after a period of nonpay status and/or a break in service in excess of 52 calendar weeks.
Are within grade step increases automatic?
Within grade increases not meant to be “routine” OPM has stressed that within-grade raises must be linked to performance and “should never be viewed as automatic or routine.” Various special pay authorities allow agencies flexibility in assigning step levels to employees.
What is within grade increase?
Within-grade increases (WGIs) or step increases are periodic increases in a GS employee’s rate of basic pay from one step of the grade of his or her position to the next higher step of that grade.
How does a GS grade increases work?
Within-grade step increases are based on an acceptable level of performance and longevity (waiting periods of 1 year at steps 1-3, 2 years at steps 4-6, and 3 years at steps 7-9). It normally takes 18 years to advance from step 1 to step 10 within a single GS grade if an employee remains in that single grade.
How do GS step promotions work?
The two-step promotion rule states that a GS employee promoted to a position in a higher grade is entitled to basic pay at the lowest rate of the higher grade that exceeds his or her existing rate of basic pay by not less than two step increases of the grade from which promoted.
What are time in grade requirements?
Time in grade is a requirement for a specified amount of time that an employee must spend in a grade before they are eligible for promotion (5 CFR 300.604).
Can you get a QSI every year?
Yes. It is possible for an employee to receive a QSI every year, although I have never heard of it happening. I received three in my final 4 years.
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.