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Veteran Career Guide

Read how 5 U.S.C. § 3112 describes non-competitive appointment of veterans rated 30 percent or more, how 5 CFR § 213.3102(u) (Schedule A) describes appointment of persons with certain disabilities, and review defense corridor openings in Colorado Springs, Huntsville, and the National Capital Region.

5 U.S.C. § 2108 & 5 CFR § 213.3102(u)Deterministic Federal Crosswalk

Federal Preference & Direct-Hire Profile

Adjust your service connection tier and military service variables to inspect legally protected federal hiring preferences, non-competitive direct appointment pathways, and target defense corridor opportunities.

Evaluated Statutory Category
10-Point (CPS - 30%+)10-Point 30% Compensable Disability Preference

5 U.S.C. § 2108(3)(C); 5 CFR § 211.102(d)(3)

30%+ Direct-Hire Authority5 U.S.C. § 3112 describes non-competitive appointment of certain veterans.

Statutory Preference Analysis: 10-Point 30% Compensable Disability Preference

Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. This is the highest tier of veterans preference in competitive federal hiring.

Protected Legal Rights & Hiring Advantages (5 U.S.C. § 2108)

Placed at the top of category rating quality groups for competitive appointments (except scientific and professional positions GS-9 and above).

5 U.S.C. § 3112 describes non-competitive appointment for veterans with a 30 percent or more disability rating.

Retention standing in Tenure Group I/II during Reduction in Force (RIF) is described as ahead of non-preference employees and 5-point preference veterans.

Reduction in Force (RIF) Protection Priority (5 CFR Part 351)In federal downsizings, employees with 10-point preference (CPS/CP) sit in Tenure Group I or II, Subgroup AD. You cannot be separated before non-disabled veterans or non-veteran career civil servants in the same competitive level.

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Statutory Grounding & Regulatory Boundaries

5 U.S.C. § 2108 (Veterans Preference)

Grants 10-point preference for compensable disabilities (CPS for 30%+, CP for 10%–29%, XP for Purple Heart/0%). Establishes statutory priority over non-preference candidates in competitive appointments and RIF retention.

5 U.S.C. § 3112 (Non-Competitive Appointment, 30% or More Disabled Veterans)

Authorizes agencies to bypass public delegated examining job announcements and make non-competitive appointments of disabled veterans with ratings of 30% or more directly into term positions leading to permanent conversion.

5 CFR § 213.3102(u) (Schedule A)

Excepted service appointing authority for individuals with severe disabilities. Strictly enforces ADA Title I data minimization: zero medical diagnoses, ICD codes, or rating specifics are disclosed to hiring officials.