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NATIONAL VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
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Special Federal Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Veterans' Recruitment Authority (VRA) - VRA is a special authority that gives agencies the discretion to appoint eligible veterans to positions in the federal government without competition. Under this provision, veterans may be appointed to any grade level in the General Schedule through GS-11 or equivalent. Applicants must meet the basic qualifications for the position to be filled.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) – The VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for Federal employment under merit promotion procedures (inside the federal government) when the agency is recruiting outside of its own workforce. Veterans preference is not a consideration when selections are made for these appointments.
30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans - Veterans retired from active military service with a 30 percent or more disability or who receive a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more from the Department of Veterans Affairs, may be appointed noncompetitively to a temporary or term appointment. There is no grade level limitation for this authority. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements for the position to be filled.
Disabled Veterans Enrolled in VA Training Programs – Disabled veterans eligible for training through VA’s vocational rehabilitation program may enroll in training or work experience under an agreement between the federal agency and VA.
For more information on special appointing authorities for veterans, we recommend reading the VetsInfo Guide on OPM’s web site. |
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| Reviewed/Updated Date: June 23, 2006
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