Veterans Preference

Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

The Veterans' Recruitment Appointments (VRA) is a special authority by which agencies can appoint an eligible veteran without competition to positions through the GS-11 level. You must meet the military service and basic qualification requirements for the position being filled.  The military service requirements are as follows: Disabled veterans; or Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or Veterans who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or
 "Recently separated veterans"- meaning veterans last separated from active duty within the past 3 years.

You may send in a resume or an Application for Federal Employment, OF-612, and form DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility.
 

30 Percent of More Disabled Veterans Program

The second veterans program is for veterans who have a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements for the position to which appointed. To apply for a position under this authority, you will need to provide a copy of a letter dated within the past 12 months from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense certifying receipt of compensation for a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more and a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.  You may send the above documents and a resume or form OF-612, Application for Federal Employment.

For additional information about opportunities for veterans, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's USAJOBS website.