IRS- Accepting Resumes from Veteran Recruitment Authority (VRA) – AMENDED

VETERANS PREFERENCE Veterans preference gives eligible veterans preference in hiring. Preference is given in competitive appointments as well as special noncompetitive appointments. Only veterans discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge) are eligible for veterans’ preference. VETERANS’ RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA) To be eligible you must meet ONE of the following requirements: A Disabled Veteran. 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 (AFSM) was awarded, to include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Veterans separated from active duty within the past 3 years. AND Veterans who separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge) SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS For a list of special hiring authorities designed specifically for veterans for which 10-point veterans may be eligible. Visit Feds Hire Vets Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans web page. Applicants wishing to be considered for employment at IRS through the Selective Placement Program may also submit an application using IRS’s competitive selection process by responding to a specific job opportunity announcement listed on IRS’s job opportunity page at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=SZ00&hp=public&p=1 AND You must have any specific requirements that may be required by job type and may include the following: education, maximum entry age, physical qualifications, medical qualifications, drug testing, bilingual requirements, typing requirements, etc.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers several career options for people who have proudly served our country. With so many diverse career fields available in our agency, your solid military experience and willingness to selflessly serve can avail you of a rewarding career in public service. For consideration at IRS under non-competitive hiring authorities for veterans, please see below for more information. To learn more about opportunities for veterans, please visit FedsHireVets.gov.