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List of General Schedule (GS) Government Job Series

In the federal government, every employee is classified based on their job functions, which are broken down into "series" identified by a four-digit job series number. Each series contains a number of related job titles.

Each series has a starting paygrade for new hires within the series, as well as a maximum paygrade that can be attained within that series. Therefore, your job series is a factor that determines your minimum and maximum salary.

There are 343 job series that use the General Schedule (GS) payscale. Click on any job series for job descriptions, starting and maximum base pay rates, and a list of current job openings within the series.

Job Series Series Title Job Category Starting Paygrade Maximum Paygrade
0006Correctional Institution AdministrationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0007Correctional Officer N/A N/AN/A
0017Explosives SafetyAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0018Safety and Occupational Health ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0019Safety TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0020Community PlanningProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0023Outdoor Recreation PlanningAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0025Park Ranger N/A N/AN/A
0028Environmental Protection SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0060Chaplain N/A N/AN/A
0062Clothing DesignAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0072Fingerprint IdentificationClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0080Security AdministrationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0081Fire Protection and Prevention N/A N/AN/A
0082United States Marshal N/A N/AN/A
0084Nuclear Materials Courier N/A N/AN/A
0086Security Clerical and AssistanceClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0089Emergency ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0090GuideTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0095Foreign Law Specialist N/A N/AN/A
0105Social Insurance AdministrationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0106Unemployment InsuranceAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0110EconomistProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0132IntelligenceAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0136International CooperationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0142Workforce DevelopmentAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0150GeographyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0160Civil Rights AnalysisAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0170HistoryProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0180PsychologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0184SociologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0185Social WorkProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0186Social Services Aid and AssistantTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0187Social Services N/A N/AN/A
0188Recreation SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0189Recreation Aid and AssistantTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0193ArcheologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0201Human Resources ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0203Human Resources AssistanceClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0241Mediation N/A N/AN/A
0243Apprenticeship and Training N/A N/AN/A
0244Labor Management Relations ExaminingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0260Equal Employment OpportunityAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0301Miscellaneous Administration and ProgramAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0302MessengerClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0303Miscellaneous Clerk and AssistantClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0304Information ReceptionistClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0305Mail and FileClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0306Government InformationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0309Correspondence ClerkClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0313Work Unit Supervising N/A N/AN/A
0318SecretaryClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0319Closed Microphone ReportingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0322Clerk-TypistClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0326Office Automation Clerical and AssistanceClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0332Computer OperationClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0335Computer Clerk and AssistantClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0341Administrative OfficerAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0342Support Services Administration N/A N/AN/A
0343Management and Program AnalysisAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0344Management and Program Clerical and AssistanceClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0346Logistics ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0350Equipment OperatorClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0356Data TranscriberClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0357CodingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0360Equal Opportunity ComplianceAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0361Equal Opportunity AssistanceClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0382Telephone OperatingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0390Telecommunications ProcessingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0391TelecommunicationsAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0392General TelecommunicationClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0394Communications ClericalClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0401General Natural Resources Management and Biological SciencesProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0403MicrobiologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0405PharmacologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0408EcologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0410ZoologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0413PhysiologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0414EntomologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0415ToxicologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0430BotanyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0434Plant PathologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0435Plant PhysiologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0437HorticultureProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0440GeneticsProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0454Rangeland ManagementProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0457Soil ConservationProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0460ForestryProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0470Soil ScienceProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0471AgronomyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0480Fish and Wildlife AdministrationProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0482Fish BiologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0485Wildlife Refuge ManagementProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0486Wildlife BiologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0487Animal ScienceProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0404Biological Science TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0421Plant Protection TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0455Range TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0458Soil Conservation TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0459Irrigation System OperationTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0462Forestry TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0501Financial Administration and ProgramAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0510AccountingProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0511AuditingProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0512Internal Revenue AgentProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0526Tax SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0560Budget AnalysisAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0503Financial Clerical and TechnicianClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0525Accounting TechnicianClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0530Cash ProcessingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0540Voucher ExaminingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0544Civilian PayClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0545Military PayClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0561Budget Clerical and AssistanceClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0592Tax ExaminingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0593Insurance AccountsClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0505Financial ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0675Medical Records TechnicianClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0679Medical Support AssistanceClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0602Medical Officer N/A N/AN/A
0610Nurse N/A N/AN/A
0620Practical (Vocational) Nurse N/A N/AN/A
0621Nursing AssistantTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0622Medical Supply Aide and TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0625Autopsy AssistantTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0630Dietitian and NutritionistProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0631Occupational TherapistProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0633Multiseries Position Classification Standard for Therapist Professional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0633Physical TherapistProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0635KinesiotherapyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0637Manual Arts TherapistProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0638Recreation/Creative Arts TherapistProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0639Educational TherapistProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0636Rehabilitation Therapy AssistantTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0640Health Aid and TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0644Medical TechnologistProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0645Medical TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0646Pathology TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0647Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0648Therapeutic Radiologic TechnologistTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0649Medical Instrument TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0650Medical Technical Assistant N/A N/AN/A
0651Respiratory TherapistTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0660Pharmacist N/A N/AN/A
0661Pharmacy TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0662Optometrist N/A N/AN/A
0665Speech Pathology and AudiologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0667Orthotist and Prosthetist N/A N/AN/A
0669Medical Records AdministrationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0670Health System AdministrationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0671Health System SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0673Hospital Housekeeping ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0680Dental Officer N/A N/AN/A
0681Dental AssistantTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0682Dental Hygiene N/A N/AN/A
0683Dental Laboratory Aid and TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0685Public Health Program SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0688Sanitarian N/A N/AN/A
0690Industrial HygieneProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0696Consumer SafetyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0698Environmental Health TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0701Veterinary Medical Science N/A N/AN/A
0704Animal Health TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0801General Engineering and ArchitectureProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0803Safety EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0804Fire Protection EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0806Materials EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0807Landscape ArchitectureProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0808ArchitectureProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0810Civil EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0819Environmental EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0830Mechanical EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0840Nuclear EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0850Electrical EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0854Computer EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0855Electronics EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0858Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0861Aerospace EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0871Naval ArchitectureProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0880Mining EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0881Petroleum EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0890Agricultural EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0893Chemical EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0896Industrial EngineeringProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
0802Engineering TechnicalTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0809Construction Control TechnicalTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0817Survey TechnicalTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0856Electronics TechnicalTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0873Marine Survey Technical N/A N/AN/A
0895Industrial Engineering TechnicalTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
0962Contact RepresentativeClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0963Legal Instruments ExaminingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0986Legal AssistanceClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0998Claims Assistance and ExaminingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
0901General Legal and Kindred AdministrationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0905General Attorney N/A N/AN/A
0950Paralegal SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0965Land Law ExaminingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0967Passport and Visa ExaminingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0991Workers' Compensation Claims ExaminingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0993Railroad Retirement Claims ExaminingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
0996Veteran Claims ExaminingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1008Interior DesignAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1010Exhibits SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1015Museum CuratorProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1016Museum Specialist and Technician N/A N/AN/A
1020IllustratingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1021Office DraftingTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
1035Public AffairsAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1040Language SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1046Language ClericalClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
1060Photography N/A N/AN/A
1071Audiovisual ProductionAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1082Writing and EditingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1083Technical Writing and EditingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1084Visual InformationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1087Editorial AssistanceClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
1102Contracting N/A N/AN/A
1103Industrial Property ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1104Property DisposalAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1105PurchasingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
1106Procurement Clerical and TechnicianClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
1107Property Disposal Clerical and TechnicianClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
1109Grants ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1140Trade SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1144Commissary ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1145Agricultural Program SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1146Agricultural MarketingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1147Agricultural Market ReportingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1150Industrial SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1152Production ControlClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
1160Financial AnalysisAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1163Insurance ExaminingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1165Loan SpecialistAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1169Internal Revenue OfficerAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1170RealtyAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1171AppraisingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1173Housing ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1176Building ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1221Patent AdvisorProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1222Patent Attorney N/A N/AN/A
1223Patent ClassifyingProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1224Patent ExaminingProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1226Design Patent ExaminingProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1301General Physical ScienceProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1306Health PhysicsProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1310PhysicsProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1313GeophysicsProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1315HydrologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1320ChemistryProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1321MetallurgyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1330Astronomy and Space ScienceProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1340MeteorologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1350GeologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1360OceanographyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1370CartographyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1372GeodesyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1373Land SurveyingProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1380Forest Products TechnologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1382Food TechnologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1384Textile TechnologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1386Photographic TechnologyProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1311Physical Science TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
1316Hydrologic TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
1341Meteorological TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
1371Cartographic TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
1374Geodetic TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
1361Navigational InformationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1410Librarian N/A N/AN/A
1411Library TechnicianClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
1412Technical Information Services N/A N/AN/A
1420ArchivistProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1421Archives TechnicianAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1501General Mathematics and Statistics N/A N/AN/A
1510Actuarial ScienceProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1515Operations ResearchProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1520MathematicsProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1529Mathematical StatisticsProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1530StatisticsProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1521Mathematics TechnicianTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
1531Statistical AssistantClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
1550Computer ScienceProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1601Equipment, Facilities, and ServicesAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1630Cemetery Administration ServicesAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1640Facility Operations ServicesAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1654Printing ServicesAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1658Laundry Operations ServicesAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1667Food ServicesAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1670Equipment ServicesAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1603Equipment, Facilities, and Services AssistanceClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
1701General Education and TrainingProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1702Education and Training TechnicianAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1710Education and Vocational TrainingProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1712Training InstructionAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1715Vocational RehabilitationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1720Education ProgramProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1730Education ResearchProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1740Education ServicesProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1750Instructional SystemsProfessional and ScientificGS-6GS-15
1801General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and ComplianceAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1805Investigative AnalysisAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1810General InvestigationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1811Criminal InvestigationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1822Mine Safety and Health Inspection N/A N/AN/A
1849Wage and Hour InvestigationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1850Agricultural Warehouse InspectionAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1860Equal Opportunity InvestigationAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1881Customs and Border Protection Interdiction N/A N/AN/A
1889Import ComplianceAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1895Customs and Border Protection N/A N/AN/A
1896Border Patrol Enforcement N/A N/AN/A
1802Compliance Inspection and SupportClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
1815Air Safety Investigating N/A N/AN/A
1825Aviation Safety N/A N/AN/A
1862Consumer Safety InspectionTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
1863Food Inspection N/A N/AN/A
1894Customs Entry and LiquidatingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1910Quality AssuranceAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
1980Agricultural Commodity GradingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2001General SupplyAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2003Supply Program ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2005Supply Clerical and TechnicianClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
2010Inventory ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2030Distribution Facilities and Storage ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2032PackagingAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2091Sales Store ClericalClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
2102Transportation Clerk and AssistantClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
2110Transportation Industry AnalysisAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2121Railroad Safety N/A N/AN/A
2123Motor Carrier SafetyAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2125Highway SafetyAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2130Traffic ManagementAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2131Freight RateClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
2144Cargo SchedulingTechnical and Medical SupportGS-1GS-9
2151DispatchingClerical and Administrative SupportGS-1GS-9
2152Air Traffic Control N/A N/AN/A
2154Air Traffic Assistance N/A N/AN/A
2161Marine CargoAdministrative and ManagementGS-4GS-15
2181Aircraft Operations N/A N/AN/A
2183Air Navigation N/A N/AN/A
2185Aircrew Technician N/A N/AN/A
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