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Technical Information Services
Performs technical information services work including information retrieval, documentation, and technical reference.
What GS-1412 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 |
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-1412, as written.
Education (for GS-5 positions): A full 4-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in the subject-matter field of the position to be filled.
or
Experience (for GS-5 positions): Four years of experience that provided a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; and where appropriate, ability to read and comprehend nontechnical material in one or more foreign languages. Such experience must have been equivalent to that which would have been gained through a 4-year college curriculum.
or
A combination of education and experience as described above.
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-1412
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
Knowledge Operations Management
This role directly involves managing and organizing information, making it a strong fit for technical information services.
Skills that carry over: Information Management, Database Searching, Indexing.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11.
Cryptologic Technician Interpretive
CTIs are skilled in analyzing and interpreting information, which can be valuable in technical information services roles.
Skills that carry over: Research, Document Analysis, Information Management.
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
- Retrieve and analyze technical information
- Develop information databases
- Provide technical reference services
- Create technical abstracts
- Manage documentation systems
- Support research activities
Key competencies
Information Management
Ability to organize and manage technical information.
Database Searching
Skill in searching technical and scientific databases.
Research
Ability to conduct literature searches and research.
Document Analysis
Skill in analyzing and abstracting technical documents.
Indexing
Knowledge of indexing and classification systems.
Technology
Proficiency in information management systems.
Customer Service
Ability to assist users with information needs.
Communication
Skill in presenting technical information to users.
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-1412
What is a Technical Information Specialist?
A GS-1412 Technical Information Specialist manages scientific and technical information for federal research agencies. These specialists retrieve and analyze technical data, develop information databases, provide technical reference services, create abstracts of research documents, manage documentation systems, and support research activities at agencies like NASA, DOE, DOD research facilities, and EPA.
How much does a federal Technical Information Specialist make?
Federal Technical Information Specialists earn between $34,454 (GS-5 Step 1) and $117,034 (GS-13 Step 10) on the 2025 GS scale. Most positions are at GS-9 through GS-12. A GS-11 Technical Information Specialist earns $63,163-$82,108. NASA, DOE labs, DOD research facilities, and scientific agencies are primary employers.
What are the requirements for GS-1412 positions?
GS-1412 at GS-5 requires a bachelor's degree in a subject-matter field related to the position, or four years of equivalent experience providing knowledge of research methodology and technical terminology. Higher grades require specialized experience in technical information retrieval, database management, or scientific documentation. Strong research and analytical skills are essential.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-1412?
Yes, relevant military experience can substitute for education. Veterans with experience in technical libraries, intelligence research, weapons systems documentation, or technical publications have transferable skills. Military experience conducting research, managing technical databases, or supporting R&D operations provides qualifying background for this series.
What is the career progression for Technical Information Specialist?
Technical Information Specialists follow the GS-5/7/9/11/12 progression with journey level at GS-11 or GS-12. Senior specialists reach GS-13. Career paths include specializing in specific scientific domains (aerospace, energy, defense), transitioning to knowledge management roles, or moving into technical library management positions.
How do I apply for GS-1412 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS.gov for "Technical Information Specialist" under series 1412. NASA, DOE national laboratories, DOD research facilities, and scientific agencies are primary employers. Highlight database searching skills, technical writing abilities, and subject-matter expertise. Include experience with scientific databases, indexing systems, and information management tools in your federal resume.
Ready to apply for GS-1412?
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.