Local Employment Policy Handbook - ICASS

FSN TO FP GRADE EQUIVALENCY CHART
FSN Grades
FP Grades
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FP-EE (US minimum wage)
FSN-1
FP-DD
FSN-2
FP-CC
FSN-3
FP-BB
FSN-4
FP-AA
FSN-5
FP-9
FSN-6
FP-8
FSN-7
FP-7
FSN-8
FP-6
FSN-9 FP-5 (steps 1 through 4)
FSN-10 FP-5 (steps 5 through 14)
FSN-11
FP-4
FSN-12
FP-3
The pay range for the extended FP scale (AA, BB, CC, DD) includes only five steps. The remainder of
the FP scale includes 14 steps.
HR uses the FSN to FP Equivalency Chart as a guide for recruitment purposes. It’s only intended for
general grade comparisons, and not actual FP grade determinations.
The chart is goes only one way – FSN to FP. HR must not use the chart to determine an FSN grade based
on a FP grade authorization by a US headquarters office. HR must still complete a CAJE evaluation to
obtain the FSN grade.
On the Vacancy Announcement, there should be an asterisk (*) beside the American FP grade stating:
“Final grade will be determined by the appropriate Washington or US headquarters office.” This allows
HR to recruit for the position without wait for an official US headquarters authorized grade. It also
prevents unnecessary work for bureau Executive Offices or US agency headquarters that would otherwise
evaluate and authorize an American grade for positions that ultimately are filled by Ordinarily Residents
at the FSN grade.