Visit the veterans and military spouses pages on USAJOB.GOV to learn about those requirements.Īccording to Clare Barner, USACE human resources specialist, eligibility isn’t always the biggest roadblock to employment sometimes, it’s the applications themselves. Additional requirements, such as passing a background investigation, may need to be met as well.
James McConville during an Army senior leaders’ town hall meeting.Įven if found eligible, veteran and spousal preference is not a guarantee of employment within the federal government applicants must still apply for the position and meet qualifications. “We’re working very hard when it comes to spousal employment-to make sure they have opportunities to keep their jobs or get jobs as they travel around.” said Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. If married to an active-duty service member, someone rated 100% disabled because of a service-connected injury or is the widow/widower of a service member killed while on active duty, applicants may also be eligible for preferential selection in hiring. Spouses and legally married partners of service members may also have a leg up in the hiring process. I believe hiring officials know what a veteran brings to the table.” “It is very competitive because there are many veterans trying to join a variety of different federal agencies. “Stay the course to get on board and don’t get discouraged,” said Emil Brown, a USACE administrative assistant who was hired with veteran’s preference. With over 1,200 employees at the Omaha District, more than 350 employees are prior-service veterans, accounting for approximately 30% of the staff. Military veterans who leave the service under honorable conditions after serving three or more years can receive preference over non-veteran applicants in the hiring process. If you are a military veteran or the spouse of an active-duty service member, you may have an advantage in the hiring process.
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