what is the difference between a gs and a gg
I'm in DCIPS (which is what the GG is used for), and for day to day work..no diferent. If you are already a GS, then the usual promotion rules would apply. The only real difference between DCIPS and GS is the appraisal process (have fun writing your objectives and self evaluations!). The appriasal cycle runs with the Fiscal Year (1 Oct-30 Sept), no more than 50% in a pool can get a cash bonus (QSI falls into this number as well).