Frequently Asked Questions Veterans

Visit the Feds Hire Vets Website www.fedshirevets.gov a one-stop resource for Federal employment information for veterans. 

Maybe.  The mother of a disabled veteran may be eligible to claim veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it. Further details on the specific criteria that must be met can be found at:      http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx 

Most positions within the Federal government can be found on the USAJOBS website: www.usajobs.gov  additionally, individual agency websites may list employment opportunities.

In the Federal Government, layoffs are called reduction in force (RIF) actions.  When an agency must abolish positions, the RIF regulations determine whether an employee keeps his or her present position, or whether the employee has a right to a different position. For additional information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/general/rifguide.asp.

The application for review of discharge and information on how to upgrade a military discharge can be found at: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd0293.pdf

Yes – Veteran Employment Program Offices (VEPO) are located at 24 Federal agencies in the Executive Branch of Government.  These offices are responsible for promoting Veterans' recruitment, employment, training and development, and retention within their respective agencies.  Veterans are encouraged to contact these offices for specific information on employment opportunities in those agencies.  A complete listing of Federal agency VEPO's is located on the Feds Hire Vets website http://www.fedshirevets.gov/AgencyDirectory/index.aspx

You can request a letter certifying that you have a service-connected disability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  To request the letter call VA at 1-800-827-1000.  Or visit www.ebenefits.gov  to obtain information.

The SF-15 is used by Federal agencies and OPM examining offices to adjudicate  an  individual’s claims for veterans' preference.  Veterans and certain family members who claim 10-point preference must fill out and submit the SF-15, to include supporting documentation when applying for Federal positions