Posted on Feb 3, 2016
Who is aware of the Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans?
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I consider myself to be well informed, and proactive in seeking professional knowledge. I was unaware of how simple it can be for the Federal government to hire Veterans. I understand that my experience will differ from others, and am happy to chat with anyone offline. In the DC area, I've encountered a large number who did not know of this opportunity.
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/
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It is important to remember that these hiring authorities have many restrictions. For example, 30% disabled or VEOA hiring status only gives you veterans preference if the job is advertised as open to all U.S. citizens, in most cases. The majority of jobs that are open to status candidates apply veterans preference by allowing you to apply to the job. They do not, in this instance have to give consideration to the veterans before others and are free to hire whoever they want off the eligibility list.
Schedule A and other non-competitive appointment authorities are just a hodgepodge. A lot of power is given to the agencies, but it's confusing and often poorly implemented.
Schedule A and other non-competitive appointment authorities are just a hodgepodge. A lot of power is given to the agencies, but it's confusing and often poorly implemented.
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I've found many managers and HR personnel who are unaware of VRA and VEOA opportunities so please work your network so HR personnel will consider using these to hire you.
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After reading through the special hiring authorities, I talked to the folks in the VA National Chaplain's center. They say they have no authority to create jobs, even though that is how these authorities read.
In the end, it seems that these are smoke and mirrors...
In the end, it seems that these are smoke and mirrors...
SSG Michael Johnston
Hi CDR,
Perhaps, I am misinterpreting your comment. However, I do not believe the Special Hiring Authorities grant agencies the ability to create new positions. In my experience, and the way it has been explained, these hiring authorities apply to an agency's current open positions.
Best,
Mike
Perhaps, I am misinterpreting your comment. However, I do not believe the Special Hiring Authorities grant agencies the ability to create new positions. In my experience, and the way it has been explained, these hiring authorities apply to an agency's current open positions.
Best,
Mike
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Mike, when you read between the lines, it gives them authority to hire non-competitively and for unadvertised jobs. This is a lot of latitude, and they don't seem to want to take it...
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