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Purpose:
To inform County departments and applicants of Veterans’ Preference requirements set forth by state law and provided by County Code.
Scope:
This policy applies to all County Departments, employees and applicants. Veterans Preference applies to any hiring or promotion decision that is made based on the results of a merit based, competitive process that includes, but is not limited to, consideration of an applicant’s or employee’s relative ability, knowledge, experience and other skills.
Policy Statement:
Clackamas County applies Veterans’ Preference Points in accordance with ORS 408.230 and 408.235. Oregon Law regarding Veterans’ Preference was last updated during the 2009 Legislative Session and became effective January 1, 2010.
Definition Of “Veteran”
Oregon Revised Statute 408.225 defines “Veteran” for eligibility to receive employment preference. A veteran means a person who has served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States:
- For a period of more than 178 consecutive days and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;
- For 178 days or less and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions because of a service-connected disability; or
- Served at least one day in a combat zone and was discharged or released under honorable conditions; or
- Received a combat or campaign ribbon for service in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Active duty does not include attendance at a school under military orders, except schooling incident to an active enlistment or a regular tour of duty. Active duty also does not include normal military training as a reserve officer or member of a National Guard unit.
Process:
Attached to this memo is an outline of the criteria used to determine if Veterans’ Preference will be granted. Applicants for employment who want to use Veterans’ Preference are required to designate their eligibility through standard questions asked on the County’s on-line employment application for jobs posted in this system. Applicants must also fax, mail or deliver a copy of their DD214 and/or USVA proof of disability by the application close date. The Department of Employee Services (DES) reviews the documents against the criteria for a determination of eligibility and points. For other competitive processes that are not posted by DES (including unclassified service and competitive temporary recruitments), the Veteran may submit these materials to the designated contact listed on the recruitment posting.
