Pay is based on the type of work you will perform and your location. For example, a correctional officer in a major metropolitan area would receive special Locality Pay at a Law Enforcement Officer rate. Depending on your factors, one of these pay tables will apply to you: Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) General Schedule & Locality Pay.
In the rising action, a series of events build toward the point of greatest interest. The rising action of a story is the series of events that begin immediately after the exposition (introduction) of the story and builds up to the climax.
In some mystical traditions, the rising serpent is symbolic of rising kundalini energy. Rising kundalini energy is a Spiritual awakening that can bring forth healing, empowerment, knowledge and wisdom. The rising serpent has nothing to do with a reptile or animal.