Obtain Veterans Preference Points for Employment?
Since the time of the Civil War, veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in the appointments to Federal Jobs. 5 Preference points can be added to the passing examination score of a veteran who has served on active duty for at least 180 days and have an honorable discharge. A 10 point preference can be added to the passing score of a veteran who has a service connected disability rated by the VA and is in receipt of compensation for the disability. There are additional provisions for unmarried spouses or mothers of deceased veterans or veterans that are totally & permanently disabled. Preference points are not applicable for Guard & Reserve members who perform Active Duty for Training. For further information on Veterans Preference go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsInfo.asp or contact the County Veteran Service Office. Return to top • Know what Education Benefits are Available? There are multiple higher education programs that are in effect for ac
Since the time of the Civil War, veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in the appointments to Federal Jobs. 5 Preference points can be added to the passing examination score of a veteran who has served on active duty for at least 180 days and have an honorable discharge. A 10 point preference can be added to the passing score of a veteran who has a service connected disability rated by the VA and is in receipt of compensation for the disability. There are additional provisions for unmarried spouses or mothers of deceased veterans or veterans that are totally & permanently disabled. Preference points are not applicable for Guard & Reserve members who perform Active Duty for Training.
