Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
NattyBumppo -
I assume since GS-13 is now the training rate that you would in fact come in at your current rate as a GS-13/3 and then be promoted on schedule to GS-14/1 (or whatever the save pay equivalent would be) once mission qualified; but I'm not an HR person, so I'd take anything I say regarding pay with a huge block of salt and ask the HR person those questions if interested in the position.
I was thinking the same thing that the position would qualify for the safe pay - thanks for taking a stab at my question. Anyway, I applied so hopefully I'll get referred.