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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 23-143

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4—ADMINISTRATION

[53 Pa.B. 705]
[Saturday, February 4, 2023]

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[4 PA. CODE CH. 7]

[EXECUTIVE ORDER 2023-03]

Creating Opportunities by Prioritizing Work Experience for State Government Jobs

January 18, 2023

 Whereas, the Commonwealth is committed to increasing economic opportunity for all people of Pennsylvania by creating new pathways to public employment. This means that approximately 65,000 jobs can be filled by people that possess the relevant work experience and skills-based training, regardless of their educational attainment; and

 Whereas, there is an unprecedented demand for labor throughout the Commonwealth, which requires the government to be flexible and innovative in hiring and retaining a talented workforce capable of serving the people of Pennsylvania; and

 Whereas, recognizing professional backgrounds that are based on skill, competency, and practical experience over educational accomplishments can promote innovation and diverse perspectives in the workplace; and

 Whereas, in the modern labor market, applicants gain knowledge, skills, and abilities through a variety of means, including apprenticeships, on-the-job training, military training, and trade schools; and

 Whereas, modernizing the Commonwealth's hiring model to a model focused on skill, competency, and practical experience, rather than just educational background, will offer new opportunities for all Pennsylvanians to succeed professionally; and

 Whereas, pursuant to Section 709(a) of The Administrative Code of 1929, Act of April 9, 1929, P.L. 177, art. VII, § 709, as amended, 71 P.S. § 249(a) the Executive Board is responsible for maintaining the Commonwealth's classification plan, including the development of standardized qualifications for employment within the various job classifications included within the plan.

 Now, Therefore, I, Josh Shapiro, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do hereby order and direct the following:

 

 Governor

 Fiscal Note: GOV-2023-03. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 7. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Subchapter HHH. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES BY PRIORITIZING WORK EXPERIENCE FOR STATE GOVERNMENT JOBS

Sec.

7.951.Job postings.
7.952.Job classifications review.
7.953.Implementation.
7.954.General provisions.
7.955.Effective date.

§ 7.951. Job postings.

 Effective immediately, 92% of all Commonwealth jobs do not require a 4-year college degree, roughly equivalent to 65,000 jobs. Consistent with this Administration's commitment to emphasizing skills and experience, job postings will begin with equivalent experience needed in lieu of a college degree whenever possible.

§ 7.952. Job classifications review.

 The Secretary of Administration, for the remaining 8% of Commonwealth jobs, shall identify the job classifications within the Commonwealth's classification plan that require applicants to possess a college degree. Thereafter, the Secretary of Administration shall conduct a review to determine which job classifications are appropriate to include practical experience, in lieu of, or in addition to, a 4-year college degree requirement. In conducting the review, the Secretary of Administration shall work with subject matter experts from the affected Commonwealth agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction. Upon completion of the review, the Secretary of Administration shall recommend to the Executive Board revisions to the Commonwealth's classification plan.

§ 7.953. Implementation.

 Commonwealth agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall take all steps necessary to implement this subchapter.

§ 7.954. General provisions.

 This subchapter shall be implemented consistent with applicable law. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to an executive agency, or the head thereof. This subchapter is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the Commonwealth, its departments, agencies or entities, its officers, employees or agents, or any other person.

§ 7.955. Effective date.

 This subchapter shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect unless amended or rescinded.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-143. Filed for public inspection February 3, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]


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