Overcoming the challenges of credentialing and privileging
HR Specialists Present Effective Strategies for Veterans Seeking Employment
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3. VA Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 (650) 493-5000
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10. Title 5 Title 38 Hybrid Title 38 Competitive Excepted TYPES OF APPOINTMENTS
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12. 5 Point Preference During a war OR… Dates Served Comments 12/7/41 to 4/28/52 World War II 4/28/52 to 7/1/55 1/31/55 to 10/15/76 More than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, and part of these dates 9/11/01 to last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom More than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, and part of these dates 8/2/90 to 1/2/92 Gulf War Campaign medal authorized Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge Enlisted after 9/7/80 Campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran, continuously for 24 months or full period called or ordered to active duty (not required for certain SC veterans) Entered on duty on or after 10/14/82 Campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran, continuously for 24 months or full period called or ordered to active duty (not required for certain SC veterans)
13. 10 Point Preference Qualifications Served any time and has a present SC disability, is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or Department of Veterans Affairs Purple Heart qualifies as disabled Unmarried spouse of certain deceased veterans Spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service connected disability Mother of a veteran who died in service Mother of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled
24. 30% or more disabled veterans 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans : These veterans may be given a temporary or term appointment (not limited to 60 days or less) to any position for which qualified (there is no grade limitation). After demonstrating satisfactory performance, the veteran may be converted at any time to a career-conditional appointment.
Different uses for Title 38: Title 5 war = declared by Congress. Title 38 defines “period of war” to include many non-declared wars, including Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. Such conflicts entitle a veteran to VA benefits under Title 38, but not necessarily to preference or service credit under Title 5.
POP QUIZ FROM YOUR PRE-WORK READING ASSIGNMENT Why do we give veterans preference? In recognition of their sacrifice, Congress enacts laws to prevent vetrans seeking Federal employment from being penalized for their time in military service. VP recognizes the economic loss suffered by citizens who have served their country in uniform, restores veterans to a favorable competitive position for government employment and acknowledges the larger obligation owed to disabled veterans
Different uses for Title 38: Title 5 war = declared by Congress. Title 38 defines “period of war” to include many non-declared wars, including Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. Such conflicts entitle a veteran to VA benefits under Title 38, but not necessarily to preference or service credit under Title 5.
Since the civil war. Veterans’ Preference Act of 1944
This doesn’t mean that you can’t select through internal placement.
25 minutes: Use the T5 vs. T38 vs. Hybrid T38 document in participant’s binders (Pages 52-56) to discuss the differences in these positions. Facilitator should highlight the types of positions for each, the difference in hiring processes, qualification differences and how salaries are determined. The Facilitator has important points printed in blue. 5 minutes: Go over slide and have participants answer whether the listed positions are T5, T38 or Hybrid. Answers will come up on the screen after each click.
Since the civil war. Veterans’ Preference Act of 1944
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