Veteran Employment Preference in State Jobs
Preference in NC state employment hiring, promotions, transfers, and reduction-in-force for eligible veterans.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- North Carolina residency
Details
Eligibility
Veteran who served on active duty (for reasons other than training) during periods of war or any other campaign, expedition, or engagement for which a campaign badge or medal is authorized by the U.S. Department of Defense, and was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
Covers
Preference in initial employment, subsequent employment, promotions, reassignments, horizontal transfers, and reduction-in-force situations with NC state agencies. Specific scoring/early-access mechanics (such as point bonuses or NCWorks priority access) vary by hiring process - confirm current implementation with the hiring agency or NC Office of State Human Resources.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the North Carolina state agency before applying.
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