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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.Thank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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As a veteran, are there any resources to help with me understanding the Federal employment process? View moreYes. The FedsHireVets.gov website has a host of resources for veterans seeking Federal employment. Veterans are encouraged to take the Federal Employment Training Module for information about Federal employment. http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/edu/training/Continuing/menu.htmThank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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No. Veterans' preference eligibility is based on dates of active duty service, receipt of a campaign badge, Purple Heart, OR a service-connected disability. Only veterans discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions are eligible for veterans' preference.Thank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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I have never been in the military, however; my son/daughter is a severely disabled veteran and unable to work. Am I eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Federal jobs? View moreMaybe. The parent 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.aspxThank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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Does veterans' preference apply in the selection process for employment under the Pathways Programs? View moreYes.Thank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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I believe that a Federal agency is conducting prohibited personnel practices. Will OPM investigate my complaint against this agency? View moreNo. While OPM provides Government-wide leadership on Federal programs and policies, OPM does not investigate individual complaints alleging prohibited personnel practices. Complaints alleging prohibited personnel practices and retaliation should be directed to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). OSC receives, investigates, and prosecutes allegations of prohibited personnel practices and can be visited at https://osc.gov/.Thank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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The SF-15 ‘Application for 10-point preference’ no longer requires a signature. Make sure you are using the correct version dated October 2013 as all other previous editions are unusable.Thank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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The required documentation column on the SF-15 refers you to page 2 of the form regarding the types of documents that are acceptable proof of your claim for preference.Thank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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Each of the military services maintains a discharge review board with authority to change, to correct or to modify discharges or dismissals that are not issued by a sentence of general courts-martial. You can apply for a review of discharge by writing to the military department concerned, using DoD Form 293 available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0293.pdfThank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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As a veteran, is there anyone who can help me with locating Federal employment opportunities? View moreYes. There are 24 Veteran Employment Program Offices (VEPO) responsible for promoting Veterans' recruitment, employment, training and development, and retention within their respective agencies. Veterans are encouraged to contact these individuals for specific information on employment opportunities in those agencies. For a complete listing of VEPOs visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/AgencyDirectory/index.aspxThank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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I don’t have veterans’ preference, am I still eligible for a special appointing authority? View moreIt depends on the appointing authority. For instance, the VRA and Schedule A for Persons with Disabilities appointing authorities do not require the veteran to be a preference eligible.Thank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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No. The SF-15, along with supporting documentation, should be submitted with your application to the agency where you are applying for Federal employment.Thank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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I believe that a Federal agency is conducting prohibited personnel practices. What can I do? View moreComplaints alleging prohibited personnel practices should be directed to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). OSC receives, investigates, and prosecutes allegations of prohibited personnel practices. Information can be found at https://osc.gov/.Thank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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My spouse works but not for the Federal government, can I claim veterans’ preference when I apply for jobs with the Federal government? View moreProbably not if you are claiming veterans’ preference based on your spouse’s military service. Derived Preference is a method where you, as the spouse of a veteran may be eligible to claim veterans' preference when your veteran is unable to use it. Additional information on derived preference can be found at https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx.Thank you for your feedback!An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
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