Who Will Move Into Schedule Policy/Career Positions? OPM’s New Guidance

Discover the latest developments in federal employment with our detailed video on the reinstatement of "Schedule Policy/Career" (formerly "Schedule F") through a new executive order by President Trump. This classification focuses on federal employees in policy-making positions, streamlining their reclassification and easing their removal from traditional civil service protections. Our video covers: • Affected Policy Positions: Guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on roles transitioning to this category, including policy-making, advocacy, or regulatory drafting positions. Potential roles include executive assistants, scientists, and IT professionals. • Biden Administration's Opposition: Previously, the Biden administration had repealed Schedule F and introduced regulations to safeguard civil servants from reclassification. These protections are now reversed under the current executive order. • Legal and Workforce Implications: Critics argue this move undermines merit-based hiring and risks politicizing the federal workforce. Unions and legal experts are contesting the order, citing potential breaches of civil service laws. • OPM Compliance Deadlines: Agencies face pressing deadlines to adhere to the executive order, which includes detailed appeal processes for affected employees. Explore the policy’s history, its sweeping impact on federal employment, and the ongoing legal battles that ensue. Related Articles Schedule F Quickly Moving Forward https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/01/28/schedule-f-quickly-moving-forward/ NTEU Sues Trump Over Schedule F