07-04-2025
Federal workers in Nevada jobs? Democrat's legislation opens arms to Trump cast-offs
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The federal government is shrinking, and that might be an opportunity for Nevada state government to find some experienced new employees.
Democratic Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager introduced legislation on Monday to make sure the state gives federal employees fair credit for their experience, and even allows the state to waive a requirement for a bachelor's degree in some cases.
Assembly Bill 547 (AB547) would make experience in the federal government the same as state experience in determining pay levels.
Yeager posted on X, 'I am proud to introduce AB547 which will expand career opportunities for all Nevadans and ensure that former federal workers recklessly and indiscriminately fired by the Trump/Musk administration have job opportunities right here in Nevada. #NVLeg'
8 News Now reached out to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) at the end of March for information about federal jobs in the state.
DETR's chief economist, Dave Schmidt, said federal employment in Nevada accounts for a little under 23,000 jobs in the state — smaller than the Clark County School District's workforce. Most of those federal jobs are with the Veterans Administration, the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Defense.
The impact of the Trump administration's cuts isn't likely to show up in unemployment statistics for six to 12 months, he said.
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