State Benefit·Wyoming·💼Employment

Veterans' Preference in State Employment

5% advantage for veterans and 10% advantage for disabled veterans (10%+ rating) on state employment scoring.

Verified May 12, 2026againstlaw.justia.com

At a glance

Benefit type
Employment — Wyoming
Who it's for
Veterans, Survivors
VA rating needed
No rating requirement
Where it applies
Wyoming
Last verified
May 12, 2026

What is Veterans' Preference in State Employment?

Veterans' Preference in State Employment is a Wyoming employment benefit for veterans, survivors. 5% advantage for veterans and 10% advantage for disabled veterans (10%+ rating) on state employment scoring.

Who qualifies

VeteransSurvivors
  • Available to any veteran
  • Honorable discharge required
  • Wyoming residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Wyoming agency.

Open application

Who is eligible

Eligibility

Wyoming resident for 1+ year prior to application. Honorably discharged veteran. For enhanced preference: 10%+ service-connected disability.

What Veterans' Preference in State Employment covers

Covers

5% (or 5-point) advantage in numerical scoring for veterans and surviving spouses. 10% (or 10-point) advantage for disabled veterans with 10%+ service-connected disability. Applies until an agency reaches 40% veteran employment.

Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 2026

Official source: law.justia.com

Apply at: governmentjobs.com

Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.

Frequently asked questions about Veterans' Preference in State Employment

Who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in State Employment?
Veterans' Preference in State Employment is for Veterans, Survivors; available to any veteran; wyoming residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Veterans' Preference in State Employment?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Veterans' Preference in State Employment?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.

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