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Trump Orders 8,000 Jobs Converted to Schedule P/C

8/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order converting 8,000 federal jobs to Schedule P/C.
Agency officials reported that 97% of the conversions involved GS-15s or senior leaders.
The Partnership for Public Service identified about a dozen Schedule P/C listings at the GS-13 level or lower.
Data director Brandon Lardy warned the rollout exceeds the order, harming morale.
He said Schedule P/C tags could deter applicants.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order converting 8,000 federal jobs to Schedule P/C.
Agency officials reported that 97% of the conversions involved GS-15s or senior leaders.
The Partnership for Public Service identified about a dozen Schedule P/C listings at the GS-13 level or lower.
Data director Brandon Lardy warned the rollout exceeds the order, harming morale.
He said Schedule P/C tags could deter applicants.