State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference
State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference
When applying for initial employment with Utah state government, honorably discharged veterans receive 5 preference points (or 5% of the total possible score, whichever is…
Details
When applying for initial employment with Utah state government, honorably discharged veterans receive 5 preference points (or 5% of the total possible score, whichever is greater) added to their passing exam score. Disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients receive 10 points or 10%. Spouses and surviving spouses receive the same points the qualifying veteran would receive.
Restrictions
Applies to state, county, municipal, and other local government hiring. Utah Code 71A-2-101.
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