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Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center
Employment Information
Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
The VRA is
a special authority by which agencies may, if they wish, appoint an
eligible veteran. The candidate must meet the basic qualification
requirements for the position. The VRA is a convenient method of
appointment for both the agency and the veteran. However, use of the
authority is entirely discretionary and no one is entitled to a VRA
appointment.
VRA appointees initially are hired for a 2-year period. Successful
completion of the 2-year VRA appointment leads to a permanent civil
service appointment.
Eligibility Requirements
The following
individuals are eligible for a VRA appointment:
- Disabled veterans
(means
a person who was separated under honorable conditions from active
duty in the armed forces performed at any time and who has
established the present existence of a service-connected
disability or is receiving compensation, disability retirement
benefits, or pensions because of a public statute administered by
the Department of Veterans Affairs or a military department);
- Veterans who served on active duty in the
Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress, or in a campaign
or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.
- Veterans who, while serving on active duty
in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for
which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; and
- Veterans separated from active duty within
the past 3 years.
There is no
minimum service requirement, but the individual must have served on
active duty, not active duty for training.
Training Requirement
If you are selected for a VRA and have less than 15 years of
education, you must agree to participate in a training or
educational program.
Grade
Level of Jobs That Can be Filled
Agencies can use the VRA authority to fill white collar positions up
through GS-11 and equivalent jobs under other pay systems.
Conditions of Employment
VRAs are in the excepted service. After 2 years of substantially
continuous service under a VRA appointment, provided your
performance has been satisfactory, your appointment may be converted
to the competitive service, i.e., a permanent appointment.
How
to Apply
You should contact the Federal agency personnel office where you are
interested in working to find out about VRA opportunities. Agencies
recruit candidates and make VRAs directly.
For a list of local agency personnel offices, consult your telephone
directory under "U.S. Government" for the nearest location and
telephone number.
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