On March 5, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2025-01 to help fill critical vacancies in the Commonwealth workforce with experienced former federal employees who have specialized expertise in important fields like civil engineering, nursing, corrections, accounting, and more.

The Governor’s Executive Order directs the Office of Administration to accept federal government experience as equivalent to Commonwealth work experience for civil service roles, ensuring former federal employees with valuable experience can more easily apply for essential vacant positions with the Commonwealth.

The Executive Order focuses on adding workforce in already-funded job positions to serve Pennsylvanians more efficiently and effectively.

As part of this Executive Order, the Shapiro Administration will also begin an aggressive effort to recruit federal employees into Pennsylvania’s workforce, launching a new website with key information about exciting state government opportunities that align with their experience and hosting virtual and in-person job fairs for federal employees.

Visit the Continue Your Public Services With The Commonwealth webpage to learn more.

Click Here for the complete announcement.

[Posted: March 5, 2025] 

3/10/2025