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    Residency Guidelines

    Most civil service positions in Pennsylvania requires residency. Some positions are open to both current and former Pennsylvania residents, unless county preference applies. Check the job posting to see if Pennsylvania residency is required.

     

    Non-civil service jobs do not have a residency requirement.

     

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    Current Pennsylvania Residents

    You qualify as a current Pennsylvania resident if you:

    • Maintain your primary residence in Pennsylvania throughout the application and hiring process.

    Proof of residency may be required.

    Former Pennsylvania Residents

    Under the Civil Service Reform Act, you qualify as a former Pennsylvania resident if you:

    • Moved out of Pennsylvania for work or education.
    • Plan to return and establish primary residency within six months of starting employment.

    Additionally, you must meet one of the following criteria:

    • Graduated from a Pennsylvania high school or completed home education within five years of applying.
    • Attended a Pennsylvania school at least 80% of the time in grades 1-12, within five years of applying.
    • Graduated from a Pennsylvania post-secondary institution within five years of applying.

    Proof of these qualifications may be required. Proof of these qualifications may be required. Note: Some positions may have county-based preferences.

    Telework Policy
    Please note, telework is only available to employees who live in Pennsylvania.

    College Students and Active-Duty Armed Forces

    You may still qualify as a Pennsylvania resident if you are:

    • A current student attending school outside Pennsylvania and were a Pennsylvania resident before enrollment, with a current Pennsylvania mailing address.
    • A student from another state attending school in Pennsylvania, with a current Pennsylvania mailing address.

    For active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces (or spouses):

    • You qualify if you were a Pennsylvania resident before your (or your spouse's) most recent enlistment and are scheduled for discharge within 90 days of applying.
    • You qualify if you are living in Pennsylvania during your (or your spouse’s) current enlistment and will be discharged within 90 days.