New York Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the media following President Trump’s efforts to kill New York’s congestion pricing on Feb. 19, 2025 in New York Metropolis.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday launched a brand new “You’re Employed” initiative to recruit gifted public sector staff into state service.
This initiative comes as the brand new federal administration makes use of the so-called Division of Authorities Effectivity, or DOGE, to put off 1000’s of highly-qualified staff within the federal authorities.
“The federal authorities may say, ‘You’re fired,’ however right here in New York, we are saying, ‘You’re employed.’ Actually, we love federal staff,” Hochul stated.
“No matter your expertise, we worth public service. Check out potential jobs at ny.gov/wewantyou. Come be a part of our New York State household,” she added.
To kick off this initiative, Hochul launched a video message to ask federal staff to hitch the New York State workforce.
The governor’s video message is obtainable to You Tube.
Since taking workplace, Hochul stated she has applied a number of initiatives to strengthen New York’s public workforce.
In 2023, she prolonged 12 weeks of totally paid parental depart to your complete state workforce, for the primary time in state historical past.
A yr later, the state launched the NY HELPS program, quickly waiving civil service examination necessities for a lot of job vacancies, leading to practically 24,000 appointments in state authorities, on prime of 6,000 appointments in native governments.
Moreover, the governor stated the state created 10 Facilities for Careers in Authorities, providing job seekers steering on civil service techniques and profession alternatives.
Hochul stated she has additionally lifted the hiring freeze, expanded alternatives for people and veterans with disabilities, and funded new testing facilities to additional assist the workforce.
New York State Division of Civil Service Commissioner and Civil Service Fee President Timothy R. Hogues stated, “Public service is a noble calling, and we’re on the lookout for the very best and brightest to come back work for New York State.
“Underneath Gov. Hochul’s management, we’ve been working exhausting to retain and recruit the following era of workers and servant-leaders,” he stated. “By coming to work for the Empire State, you’ll have the chance to assist your neighbors, group and state in a wide range of methods — serving, defending, and caring to your fellow New Yorkers and our fantastic assets in stable, steady jobs.
“Take a look at NY.gov/WeWantYou to get began in a brand new and rewarding profession, immediately,” he added.
New York State Division of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon stated, “Careers in public service provide stability, aggressive pay, nice advantages and an opportunity to make a distinction within the lives of your fellow New Yorkers.
“I encourage all former federal staff with a continued curiosity in public service to take a look at the various careers in New York State authorities immediately,” she added.
