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Post by minny on Dec 15, 2015 21:06:37 GMT -5
"Has anyone successfully invoked the "superior qualifications" clause to get the next higher ALJ rate than their current federal (or non federal) salary? Would you do that at the time of offer as suggested upthread, with an SF-50 and... some other documentation? What experience or fields of law did SSA consider "relevant," or how did you show your "outstanding reputation"?
I ask because I'm a GS-15 step 3 in a high locality pay location. A Rest of US, or even a low locality pay, ALJ 3/B appointment would be less than my current salary. ALJ 3/C under those circumstances would be great."
Quote button is not working for me. I wanted to point out that I'm pretty certain those of us who are already federal employees must be given a starting pay of at or above our current pay under federal pay administration guidelines.
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Post by Pixie on Dec 15, 2015 22:23:26 GMT -5
"Has anyone successfully invoked the "superior qualifications" clause to get the next higher ALJ rate than their current federal (or non federal) salary? Would you do that at the time of offer as suggested upthread, with an SF-50 and... some other documentation? What experience or fields of law did SSA consider "relevant," or how did you show your "outstanding reputation"? I ask because I'm a GS-15 step 3 in a high locality pay location. A Rest of US, or even a low locality pay, ALJ 3/B appointment would be less than my current salary. ALJ 3/C under those circumstances would be great." Quote button is not working for me. I wanted to point out that I'm pretty certain those of us who are already federal employees must be given a starting pay of at or above our current pay under federal pay administration guidelines. That has been the past practice in all of the situations I have seen. Pixie.
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Post by phoenixrakkasan on Dec 15, 2015 22:28:15 GMT -5
Locality pay is not considered. Based pay is what controls and what is matched.
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Post by gary on Dec 15, 2015 22:36:46 GMT -5
Also, the statute allows for higher pay level under certain conditions one of which is: "With prior OPM approval, an agency may offer an ALJ applicant with superior qualifications who is within reach for appointment from the ALJ certificate of eligibles, the rate of pay that is next above the applicant's existing pay or earnings, not to exceed the maximum rate F." Following up on this point. This rule does not mention basic pay; it says "existing pay" which suggests to me that it includes locality pay for feds. On the ALJ pay system page on opm.gov, it says: "Superior qualifications means an appointment made at a rate above the minimum rate based on such qualifications as experience practicing law before the hiring agency; experience practicing before another forum in a field of law relevant to the hiring agency; or an outstanding reputation among others in a field of law relevant to the hiring agency." Has anyone successfully invoked the "superior qualifications" clause to get the next higher ALJ rate than their current federal (or non federal) salary? Would you do that at the time of offer as suggested upthread, with an SF-50 and... some other documentation? What experience or fields of law did SSA consider "relevant," or how did you show your "outstanding reputation"? I ask because I'm a GS-15 step 3 in a high locality pay location. A Rest of US, or even a low locality pay, ALJ 3/B appointment would be less than my current salary. ALJ 3/C under those circumstances would be great. Scroll up until you get to my 9/18/2015 post with lots of links. If you follow those steps you can figure out what salary they can start you at.
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Post by aljwishhope on Dec 16, 2015 5:50:09 GMT -5
Of course I have never been an ALJ But I have been a job hopping federal employee (and outside fed contract employee) each job offer considered my salary as i received it in making an offer. That is including my DC locality when i accepted a job outside of DC. At time of accepting offer i had to provide SF50 showing salary. I.e. call us back within 24 hours with yes or no and proof. One such job was SSA OHA GS11 ATTORNEY DECISIONWRITER (I Think Others May Have Started AT GS9) . Likewise when I left SSA I got matched plus 2 steps at next job. I forget the formula but your offer should show advancement in salary although over time the differential between you and advancing peers dissipates on GS scale. Just be ready with your SF50 (and any other proof you deem appropriate) at the time of offer the HR folks will let you know. Even if I were a non fed I would be prepared with salary history to raise argument before taking salary cut with lasting impact on pat level and retirement contributions based on pay.
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Post by Pixie on Dec 16, 2015 8:31:48 GMT -5
Even if I were a non fed I would be prepared with salary history to raise argument before taking salary cut with lasting impact on pat level and retirement contributions based on pay. I have never seen a non-fed get the salary boost. Not saying it hasn't happened, but if so, it is rare. Don't get your hopes up. Pixie.
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Post by minny on Dec 16, 2015 9:27:47 GMT -5
Even if I were a non fed I would be prepared with salary history to raise argument before taking salary cut with lasting impact on pat level and retirement contributions based on pay. I have never seen a non-fed get the salary boost. Not saying it hasn't happened, but if so, it is rare. Don't get your hopes up. Pixie. My private sector pay was matched plus a little when I came on board when I provided pay stubs on management's request - although that was in a 0905 excepted service appointment and maybe that makes a difference.
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Post by Pixie on Dec 16, 2015 9:38:53 GMT -5
Yes, I was referring only to the ALJ pay boost. Maybe a member here knows someone from the outside who got the jump in salary?
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