Correctional Officer (VRA)???

[Kebemt]

Ok so I just applied to Terre Haute they were in my top 3 when i applied but i saw that they went to active hireing on usa jobs.com so i applied to them... but then after i was done i noticed that it was a Correctional officer VRA?? whats that about? anyone know?

[Crosstimbers Okie]

VRA is veterans' preference. It's discussed on USA Jobs.

[Kebemt]

Cross man you know it all bro!! so I will go check out USA jobs for more info thanks once again oh benevolent keeper of all BOP knowledge

[Crosstimbers Okie]

Not hardly, but I do try to learn where to find the answers.

[GUNNER]

Originally Posted by Kebemt

Ok so I just applied to Terre Haute they were in my top 3 when i applied but i saw that they went to active hireing on usa jobs.com so i applied to them... but then after i was done i noticed that it was a Correctional officer VRA?? whats that about? anyone know?

Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) (Formerly, Veterans' Readjustment Appointment)

• What it provides: VRA allows appointment of eligible veterans up to the GS-11 or equivalent. Veterans are hired under excepted appointments to positions that are otherwise in the competitive service. After the individual satisfactorily completes 2 years of service, the veteran must be converted noncompetitively to a career or career-conditional appointment.
• When to use it: VRA can be a good tool for filling entry-level to mid-level positions.
• Who is eligible: VRA eligibility applies to the following categories:
  • Disabled veterans;
  • Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized;
  • Veterans who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; and
  • Veterans separated from active duty within 3 years.

[Kebemt]

Yeah So am I going to get in trouble for applying for that. Not troube but will it piss them off I can't take it back I tried. I was thinking I would call them tomarrow and talk to the HR lady (she was not in friday) My bad. If there are any vets reading this Please know i ment NO DISRESPECT by applying for a spot that was marked for a Vet...

[GUNNER]

Originally Posted by Kebemt

Yeah So am I going to get in trouble for applying for that. Not troube but will it piss them off I can't take it back I tried. I was thinking I would call them tomarrow and talk to the HR lady (she was not in friday) My bad. If there are any vets reading this Please know i ment NO DISRESPECT by applying for a spot that was marked for a Vet...

Hey Bro, everyone makes a mistake. Dont sweat it, just call HR and tell them you think you made a mistake on your app. The thing is you can still apply, you just cant check off on the VRA. That doesnt mean they wont still consider hiring you either. If you have experience you could still get a job there. The VRA thing means that all vets that apply under that will be considered first. However, lets say 9 vets apply and you apply and they are hiring 10 for the spot. Guess what, you have a good chance at being hired.

[Kebemt]

Thanks Gunner

[LTABM]

Crosstimber,

Did you ever work with a Jimm Ashlock?

[Bobshouse]

You wont get in trouble for that. When your application is graded with a score from 100 to 0, they don't add the vets points on until afterwards.

So say your application is outstanding, they give you a 100...with your VA added...5 points for vets, 10 points for disabled vets, you receive a total score of 105 or 110..which would place you right at the top of the certificate (list of eligibles). If your application didn't rate the 100, and say you got a 75, it would still be benificial to get the additional 5 or 10 points to jump you up higher on the certificate. To be eligible for the additional points you have to prove to them your a vet, usually with a copy of your seperation paperwork.

The Veterans Preference also makes it a little harder for them to skip you over. They have to provide a valid reason to OPM (Office of Personnel Management) for your non-selection, which is a little tough.