Population density (people per km 2) map of the world in 1994 (detailed). Population density (people per km 2) map of the world in 1994. Deserts around the world.
Fact Sheet: Within-Grade Increases. Description. Each General Schedule (GS) grade has 10 steps. Within-grade increases (WGIs) or step increases are periodic increases in a GS employee's rate of basic pay from one step of the grade of his or her position to the next higher step of that grade.
(b) Waiting periods for within-grade increases shall begin: (1) On the first day of a new appointment as an employee subject to this part; (2) On the first day of a period of service after a break in service or time in a nonppay status in excess of 52 weeks; or. (3) On receipt of an equivalent increase. (c) Creditable service.