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Records and Information Management
Manages federal records throughout their lifecycle including creation, maintenance, and disposition.
What GS-0308 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-11 | $63,163 | $65,268 | $67,373 | $69,478 | $71,583 | $73,688 | $75,793 | $77,898 | $80,003 | $82,108 |
| GS-12 | $75,706 | $78,229 | $80,752 | $83,275 | $85,798 | $88,321 | $90,844 | $93,367 | $95,890 | $98,422 |
| GS-13 | $90,025 | $93,026 | $96,027 | $99,028 | $102,029 | $105,030 | $108,031 | $111,032 | $114,033 | $117,034 |
| GS-14 | $106,382 | $109,928 | $113,474 | $117,020 | $120,566 | $124,112 | $127,658 | $131,204 | $134,750 | $138,296 |
| GS-15 | $125,133 | $129,304 | $133,475 | $137,646 | $141,817 | $145,988 | $150,159 | $154,330 | $158,501 | $162,672 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-0308, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
- Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
- GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
- Election to membership in national scholastic honor society
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-0308
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that map to this series
Administration
Air Force Administration personnel handle a variety of records and data management tasks, providing a strong foundation for transitioning to federal records management positions.
Skills that carry over: Records Management, Information Systems, Training.
Usually opens at: GS-7, GS-9.
Yeoman
Yeomen in the Navy are responsible for administrative and clerical duties, including managing records and documents, which aligns well with the requirements of a federal records management role.
Skills that carry over: Records Management, Regulatory Knowledge, Planning.
Usually opens at: GS-7, GS-9.
Administrative Specialist
Marine Corps Administrative Specialists manage and maintain records, making them suitable candidates for federal records management positions.
Skills that carry over: Records Management, Information Systems, Planning.
Usually opens at: GS-7, GS-9.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Manage records systems
- Develop retention schedules
- Coordinate records disposition
- Implement records policies
- Train staff on records management
Key competencies
Records Management
Knowledge of records lifecycle and disposition.
Information Systems
Skill with electronic document management systems.
Regulatory Knowledge
Understanding of federal records requirements.
Planning
Ability to develop records management programs.
Training
Skill in teaching records management procedures.
Analytical Skills
Ability to assess records systems and recommend improvements.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-0308
What is a Records Management Specialist?
A GS-0308 Records and Information Management Specialist develops and manages federal records programs ensuring proper creation, maintenance, and disposition of government records. These professionals ensure compliance with federal records laws and support information access.
How much does a Records Management Specialist make?
Records Management Specialists earn between $42,679 (GS-7 Step 1) and $117,034 (GS-13 Step 10) under the 2025 GS pay scale. Most positions are GS-9/11/12, earning $52,205-$98,422 annually plus locality adjustments.
What are the requirements for GS-0308?
GS-0308 positions require education and/or experience in records management, information science, or archives. Entry-level positions accept degrees or equivalent experience. Higher grades require specialized records management program experience.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-0308?
Military experience with records management, document control, or information systems provides relevant background. Those who managed unit records, ARIMS, or document repositories have transferable skills that apply to federal records programs.
What is the career progression for Records Management Specialist?
The career ladder typically follows GS-7/9/11/12/13 intervals. Entry-level specialists support records operations. GS-11/12 specialists manage agency records programs. Senior specialists develop policy and direct enterprise-wide records management.
How do I apply for GS-0308 jobs?
Search USAJOBS.gov for 'Records Management' or '0308' series. Every agency has records positions. Your federal resume should detail records management experience, knowledge of NARA regulations, and electronic records systems expertise.
Ready to apply for GS-0308?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.