Shapiro says he wants to “recruit the most talented workers in the country” and noted that amid federal layoffs, workers with experience could be looking for new opportunities. As part of his announcement, Shapiro signed an executive order for the Office of Administration to consider federal work experience at the same level as state work experience.
The announcement was made at the Commonwealth Job Fair at the Farm Show Complex. The Governor encouraged federal workers and those with experience to visit PA.Gov/FedWorkers.
“We want you on our team,” Shapiro said, adding he believed the move was “commonsense.”
Jobs include accountants, nurse aids, custodial workers, and PennDOT CDL operators.
| Commonwealth Position | Federal Equivalency |
|---|---|
| Accountant | Accountant, GS 08 |
| Administrative Officers | Administrative Officer, GS 09; Management Analyst, GS 09; Program Analyst, GS 09; Management and Program Analyst, GS 09 |
| Auditors | Auditor, GS 07; Auditor (Financial), GS 07; Auditor (Performance), GS 07; Auditor (Attestation), GS 07 |
| Capitol Police Officer | Police Officer, GS 01-03 |
| Civil Engineers | Civil Engineer, GS 05; Engineer, GS 05; Civil Engineer, GS 07-09; Engineer, GS 07-09 |
| Clerical Assistants | Miscellaneous Clerk, GS 04-05; Miscellaneous Assistant, GS 04-05; File Clerk, GS 04-05; Lead File Clerk, GS 04-05; Correspondence Clerk, GS 04-05; Lead Correspondence Clerk, GS 04-05; Information Receptionist, GS 04; Secretary, GS 04-05; Clerk-Typist, GS 04-05; Office Automation Clerk, GS 04; Management Clerk, GS 04; Program Clerk, GS 04; Management and Program Clerk, GS 04; Lead Management Clerk, GS 04-05; Lead Program Clerk, GS 04-05; Communications Clerk, GS 04-05 |
| Clinical Dietician | Dietitian, GS 07-09 |
| Corrections Officer | Corrections Officer, GS 06 |
| Custodial Workers | Custodial Worker, Grade 01 |
| Dentist | Dental Officer, GS 11-12; Dental Officer (Appropriate Specialist Title), GS 13-14 |
| Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic | Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer, Grade 08 |
| Epidemiologist | Epidemiologist, GS 11-14 |
| Fiscal Management Specialist | Financial Manager, GS 07; Financial Specialist, CL 26 |
| Food Service Workers | Food Service Worker, Grade 01-02 |
| Information Technology Executives | IT Specialist, GS 13-15; IT Project Manager, GS 13-15; IT Cyber Security Analyst, GS 13-15; Supervisory IT Specialist, GS 13-15 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Practical Nurse, GS 03-06; Psychiatric Practical Nurse, GS 05-06 |
| Maintenance Repairman | Maintenance Mechanic, Grade 08 |
| Nurse Aide | Nursing Aid, GS 02 |
| PennDOT CDL Operators | Tractor Operator, Grade 05-06; Motor Vehicle Operator, Grade 07 |
| Procurement Specialist | Contract Specialist, GS 07 |
| Purchasing Agent | Purchasing Agent, GS 07-08 |
| Registered Nurse | Nurse, GS 07; Clinical Nurse, GS 09; Psychiatric Nurse, GS 09; Nurse Practitioner, GS 12 |
| Residential Services Aide | Health Aid, GS 02 |
“If you have federal government experience, your skills may align with various state roles,” the webpage says.
About 81,800 people work for Pennsylvania, and there are hundreds of job openings available. Shapiro noted that the jobs that are available are already funded and that he’s not seeking to expand the state government.
Representatives Dave Madsen (D-Dauphin), Carol Hill-Evans (D-York), and Justin Fleming (D-Dauphin) also pushed for civil service law reform. during Wednesday’s event.
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