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Veterans Emphasis Program

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Iowa NRCS Program Manager: Teresa Breuer-Lauterbach (515) 323-2616

 

This program is directed at assuring that all veterans, particularly Vietnam Era and disabled veterans have the full measure of equal program participation and employment in the Federal service. The legal basis for the program include the Veterans Preference Act of 1944 (codified as 5 USC 2108); 5 USC 3114 (non- competitive appointing authority for 30 percent or more disabled veterans) and the Veterans Readjustment Appointment (EO I 1 521); Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (38 USC 2104).  

The program seeks to:

  • Eliminate concentrations of veterans in single interval series to diversify and create advancement opportunities.
  • Encourage the participation of veterans in all NRCS-sponsored programs and activities.
  • Provide a network of professional support for veterans.
  • Ensure that the veteran’s community receives equal treatment in all aspects of employment.
  • Provide opportunities to participate in training and training programs such as career enhancement, graduate studies, and others.

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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (PDF)
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (http://www.osc.gov/userra.htm)
Job Rights for Veterans and Reserve Component Members (http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/userra_fs.htm)
VETS Final Rule (http://www.dol.gov/vets/regs/fedreg/final/2005023960.htm)

Resources

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