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).
An accretion promotion is defined as a situation where: 1  there is demonstrated evidence of higher level work, 2  the old job is absorbed in the new job or is a natural successor to the previous position,and. 3  the accretion action will not result in the creation of a new position (i.e. there is no residual vacancy to be filled.