I have read in other DoD forums where new hires were able to get a step increase as a condition of employment if they were able to justify why they are qualified for one. Has anyone been able to get a step increase after a TOL? Is it on the facility or the HR to approve/deny a starting step increase?
Negotiate GS Pay
- Thread starter Echo Mike
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I was hired at a gs12 place that started everyone off as a gs 9. They originally wanted another guy but he turned it down. they countered him by offering to start him out as a gs9 step 4. He still turned it down. They hired me as a gs9 step4. I didn't even have to negotiate. Having said all that. I've never heard of that happening. Usually, there are plenty of candidates willing to work for entry level pay.
If you are entering federal service for the first time; expect to start as a step 1. Where negotiation comes into play, is if you are a DOD transfer or get picked up for a position that is the same pay grade with more responsibility(i.e. moving from line controller to a staff position where you supervise other employees). In those cases, you might be able to get a step or two to sweeten the pot.