Definitions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

For the purpose of this part: (1) For the purpose of comparing grades that are under different covered pay systems under § 536.105 and after applying any applicable geographic conversion under § 536.105(b) for positions with different official worksites— (i) The highest rate of basic pay that applies to the fourth step of the grade for a position covered by the General Schedule; and (ii) The highest rate of basic pay that applies to the second step of the grade of a position under a regular prevailing rate system established under 5 U.S.C. chapter 53, subchapter IV, or, in the case of a prevailing rate position with a single rate, the single rate of basic pay for that position; and (2) For the purpose of comparing grades or levels of work in making reasonable offer determinations when one of the grades or levels of work is not under a covered pay system and after applying any applicable geographic conversion rules under § 536.105(b) for positions with different official worksites— (i) The maximum payable rate of basic pay that applies to the grade of a position covered by the General Schedule; (ii) The maximum payable rate of basic pay that applies to the grade of a position under a regular prevailing rate system established under 5 U.S.C. chapter 53, subchapter IV, or in the case of a prevailing rate position with a single rate, the single rate of basic pay for that position; and (iii) The maximum payable rate of basic pay that applies to the grade or level of work in the ca

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