Federal Hiring Reform: Skills and Competencies Replace Degree Requirements.
This Act fundamentally changes how the U.S. Civil Service hires employees, shifting the focus from educational degrees to demonstrated skills and competencies. Citizens applying for federal jobs will increasingly be evaluated through practical, job-specific assessments rather than solely on academic credentials. This reform aims to broaden access to federal employment for skilled individuals without traditional college degrees.
Key points
Federal agencies must transition from degree-based hiring to using "technical assessments" that measure job-related skills and abilities.
Within three years, agencies must fully implement these new assessment methods, such as structured interviews and work-related exercises.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will review all positions currently requiring a degree to determine if that educational requirement is truly necessary.
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