FWS HPR

For guidance on HPR pay setting in the FWS see the OPM Operating Manual for the Federal Wage System - Appropriated Fund, Subchapter 8: http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/
appfund/index.asp and contact your SPO.

GS HPR for WG Positions

For additional information, see the OPM Operating Manual for the Federal Wage System - Appropriated Fund, Subchapter 8: http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/appfund/
index.asp and contact your SPO.

Maximum Rate Under HPR for FWS

For additional information, see the OPM Operating Manual for the Federal Wage System - Appropriated Fund, Subchapter 8: http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/appfund/
index.asp and contact your SPO.

FWS Voluntary Demotions

For additional information, see the OPM Operating Manual for the Federal Wage System - Appropriated Fund, Subchapter 8: http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/appfund/
index.asp and contact your SPO.

Determining Whether a Change Between FWS Schedules is a Demotion

For additional information, see the OPM Operating Manual for the Federal Wage System - Appropriated Fund, Subchapter 8: http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/appfund/
index.asp and contact your SPO.

Demotion for Cause - FWS

A demotion for cause is a reduction in grade based on the conduct or unacceptable performance of an employee. An employee demoted for cause has pay set at step 1 of the grade. This rate will be used to determine any future entitlement to HPR.