What does it mean to be qualified under a special appointing authority?
Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the VEOA (Veteran’s Employment Opportunity Act). Applicants who apply under VEOA will compete against other status applicants for Merit Promotion opportunities. Other special authorities include two specifically for veterans; the 30% disabled veterans’ special appointment and the veteran’s recruitment appointment (VRA). If you apply under these authorities you do not undergo the rating and ranking process and are automatically referred providing you meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Eligibility Requirements: The disabled veteran’s special appointment includes those veterans with a 30% disability or greater. The VRA appointment includes those veterans who meet any one of the following criteria: disabled veterans at any percentage, veterans who have service or active duty in the
