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President Donald Trump has introduced an executive order to align federal agency hiring with his administration’s goals. The directive gives increased oversight to presidential appointees and continues a federal hiring freeze, with limited exceptions.
Federal Workforce Changes
The White House states that the order ensures presidential appointees oversee federal hiring, keeping it aligned with key administration priorities. It also continues efforts to overhaul the federal workforce, which the president views as obstructive during his first term. Criticism regarding politicizing federal employment has emerged from good government groups and worker unions.
Merit Hiring Plan
All hiring must adhere to a merit hiring plan issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in May. This plan prohibits considering race or gender in hiring. It also includes a controversial question for applicants about advancing the president’s executive orders and policy priorities.
Strategic Hiring Committees
The executive order requires agencies to set up strategic hiring committees. These committees, comprising senior agency leaders, must approve job creation and filling of positions. Additionally, they must prepare annual staffing plans in coordination with OPM and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
- Agencies must focus on high-need areas for new appointments.
- They must align staffing with the administration’s priorities.
- Quarterly updates are required on staffing plan progress.
The article initially appeared on Emegypt, providing insights into the latest measures impacting federal agency employment and oversight.
