grade

(5) “grade” includes all classes of positions which, although different with respect to kind or subject-matter of work, are sufficiently equivalent as to— (A) level of difficulty and responsibility; and (B) level of qualification requirements of the work; to warrant their inclusion within one range of rates of basic pay in the General Schedule.

Source

5 USC § 5102(a)(5)


Scoping language

For the purpose of this chapter
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