Salaries vary from state to state; but with experience, forensic scientists may eventually earn annual salaries between $35,000 and $50,000. Forensic scientists employed by the government are typically able to work a 40-hour work week.
The Merit Promotion Plan is established to ensure a systematic means of selection for promotion based on merit in accordance with Title 5, United States Code, Section 2301, Merit Systems Principles (5 USC 2301) and Section 2302, Prohibited Personnel Practices (5 USC 2302).
The benefits of a merit-based promotional structure. photo credit: www.sibson.com. There is a lot to be said for âpaying your duesâ at a company in hopes of being rewarded at some point in the future. While many companies today still promote their employees based on tenure, others are beginning to see the value in merit-based promotions- especially when it comes to employing Generation Y.