City of Riverside, California
Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual
_Approved:
City Manager
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SUBJECT:
PURPOSE:
VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY
To provide employment Preference credit toencourage Veterans , of our Nation's military to join the City workforce in service to the Riverside community.
DEFINITIONS:
1. Veteran:
2. In accordance with Government Code Section 18973 and 18973.1, the term "Veteran" shall mean any person who has served full time for 30 days or more in the armed forces in time of war or in time of peace in a campaign or expedition for service in which a medal has been authorized by the government of the United States, or during the period September 16, 1940, to January 31, 1955, or who has served at least 181 consecutive days since January 31, 1955, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, but does not include any person who served only in auxiliary or reserve components of the armed forces whose service therein did not exempt him or herthem from the operation of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. "Veteran" shall also mean any member of the California National Guard who meets the following requirements: a) served in federal active duty for 90 days or more, and b) not more than two years have passed since the member was released from federal active duty.In accordance with Government Code Sections 18973 and 18540.4, the term “Veteran” means: “any person who has served full time in the armed forces in time of national emergency or state military emergency or during any expedition of the armed forces and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.”
3.2. Disabled Veteran:
In accordance with Government Code Section 18973, the term "Disabled Veteran" shall mean a veteran as defined herein who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of his or hertheir service; and "100 percent Disabled Veteran" means any veteran as defined herein who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be 100 percent disabled as a result of his or hertheir service.In accordance with Government Code Sections 18973 and 18541, the term “Disabled Veteran” means:
“any veteran as defined in Section 18540.4 who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be 10 percent or more disabled as a result of service in the armed forces. Proof of such disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration.” In accordance with Government Code Section 18973(c), “100 percent Disabled Veteran” means: “any
veteran as defined in this section who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be 100 percent disabled as a result of his or her service.”
4.3. Spouse of Disabled Veteran:
The term "Spouse of Disabled Veteran" shall mean the spouse of a veteran as defined herein who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be one-hundred percent (100%) 100 percent disabled.
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5.4. Widow or Widower of Deceased Veteran:
The term "Widow or Widower of Deceased Veteran" shall mean the un-remarried of a deceased veteran killed in action , who died of wounds or a service connected illness.
POLICY:
1. Eligibility:
Veterans' Preference credit willshall be granted to qualified veterans and disabled veterans as defined above. Such Preference preference credit willshall likewise be granted to the widows or widowers of deceased Vveterans, and spouses of disabled Vveterans (see definitions). Job applicants seeking Veterans' Preference credit willshall be required to . provide all documentation in the job application as listed below: relating to the category for which Preference preference credit is sought.
A. Veteran:
1. Ccopy of Vveteran's DD-214.
B. Disabled Veteran:
1. Ccopy of Vveteran's DD-214.; and
2. Lletter of service service-connected related disability (if applicable).
C. Spouse of Disabled Veteran:
1. Ccopy of Vveteran's DD-214.;
2. Lletter from the Veterans Administration stating the percentage of disabilitydisability and ; valid marriage certificatecertificate. andand
3. Ccurrent military identification.
D. Widow or Widower of Deceased Veteran:
1. Ccopy of the Vveteran's DD-214 when discharged prior to death.;
2. Lletter from the Veterans Administration stating the award of death benefits and/or proof of time of service for Vveteran that died during time of service.;
3. Vvalid marriage certificate.;
4. Ccurrent military dependent identification card.; and
5. Ddeath certificate (death must be service- connected).
5. 2. Veterans' Preference Credit:
A. Qualified candidates eligible under this program, as defined above , shall will have Preference credit added by being invited to an oral interview. to their total final exaexamination scores for placement upon an eligibility list for any external recruitment, as follows:
• Veteran:
• Disabled Veteran:
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran
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Widow or Widower of Deceased Veteran:
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5 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
Veteran: 5 points
Disabled Veteran: 10 points
Spouse of Disabled Veteran: 10 points
Widow or Widower of Deceased Veteran: 10 points
B. Any No vVeteran who has been dishonorably discharged is not eligible to receive preference credit. or released shall will be allowed a credit under this section.
C. While eligibility for this program does not guarantee job placement, it shall will provide meaningful Receiving Veterans' Preference credit. does not guarantee job placement.
D. Qualified candidates under this program shall willmust meet the minimum job qualifications of the job classification. and attain a passing score (typically achieving a score of 70% or higher eith er by a written examination) and/or an evaluation of experience and education) without the addition of such Preference credit.
E. Veterans' Preference credit shall be added to the final examination score of said qualified candidates eligible under this program, as defined above. The credit shall determine the candidate's standing on an open competitive examination eligibility list. Credit shall not apply to internal (promotional) recruitment processes.
F.D. Veterans' Preference credit shall only be granted for first time employment with the City of Riverside. A candidate who applies for a City position after separating from City employment shall be ineligible for this program.
G.E. Veterans' Preference credit is not applicable to promotion, transfer, rehire or reassignment of City employees.
3. Administration:
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A . Applicants will submit proof of eligibility upon submittal of their application for this program. The Human Resources Department shall provide information to applicants regarding Veterans' Preference credit and provide an opportunity for applicants to present proof of eligibility as provided for in this Policy.
B. The Human Resources Department will review documentation submitted and confirm eligibility of Veteran’s Preference credit. Applicants shall present proof of eligibility for this program when submitting their employment application, or later, if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed.
C. The City will invite candidates eligible for preference to interviews The Human Resources Department shall determine the eligibility of applicants for Veterans' Preference credit and shall apply such credit as provided in this Policy.
PROCEDURE:
Responsibility Action
Applicant
Human Resources Department
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1. Submits online application; identifies veteran qualification on application; and submits appropriate documentation as defined in Policy.
2. Reviews employment application for minimum qualifications; reviews documentation submitted by candidate as proof of eligibility for Veteran's Preference credit; determines candidate's eligibility for Veteran's Preference credit.
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Applicant
Human Resources Department
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3. Competes in the competitive selection process.
4.B. Applies Preference credit to qualifying candidates, by adding appropriate points to the applicant's total final passing score.