What is the GS series and what is the series and grade system?
GS stands for General Schedule. It is the pay system used by most Federal Agencies. Series and grade refer to the Federal government’s system for categorizing and defining jobs. For more information on job classifications and pay visit: http://www.opm.gov/fedclass/index.htm. If you have never worked in the Federal government, you do not have to enter a series or grade for previous, non-government jobs. Upon application, however, you will be prompted to pick the highest grade you desire and are eligible for. For more information on the General Schedule (GS) positions visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/08tables/indexGS.asp.
