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“The Commonwealth's effort to welcome and recognize the expertise of federal employees is deeply, deeply appreciated. Things have been very difficult for federal employees over the last several months, and having a state like Pennsylvania recognize our expertise and welcome us with open arms has been extremely gratifying.“
Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order 2025-01 helps federal employees like Melissa Murphy bring their skills and experience to Commonwealth service — and supports a stronger, more effective workforce for Pennsylvania.
Click here to watch Melissa’s story and learn about how she’s protecting Pennsylvania workers.
Harrisburg, PA – With more than 104,000 federal employees in Pennsylvania — many with specialized expertise in civil engineering, health care, public safety, and labor protections — the Shapiro Administration is making it easier for experienced federal workers to bring their skills to the Commonwealth to serve the people of Pennsylvania.
In a video, Melissa Murphy — a lawyer from the Philadelphia suburbs and former U.S. Department of Labor attorney — shares how the Shapiro Administration’s action helped her find new purpose in Commonwealth service after 16 years in federal government:
“I was there for 16 years, and I was a career attorney, which means that I worked throughout administrations, no matter who was in the White House, just supporting the agency's mission. Over the last several months, things changed at work, and I began looking for another opportunity to do good work alongside good people, and when the opportunity with the Commonwealth presented itself, I jumped at it.”