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Veterans’ Employment Information


Established in 1937, The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has been the top supplier of power to the Pacific Northwest as well as a leader in offering some of the most exciting careers. Our employees enjoy a satisfying work environment where every individual is valued and supported in a team atmosphere. BPA has a rich history of talent that has helped us become the leader we are today. Part of that history extends back to the many veterans we’ve hired since the years following World War II. If you are a Veteran seeking a challenging work environment, we encourage you to consider a career with BPA.

Veterans’ Preference
If you are a veteran, you may be able to receive preference if you have been separated from active duty in the Armed Forces with an honorable or general discharge. You must be eligible under one of the following levels of preference:
• 5-Point Preference
• 10-Point Compensable Disability Preference
• 10-Point 30 Percent Compensable Disability Preference
• 10-Point Disability Preference
• 10-Point Derived Preference

Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans (does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60). Active duty for training or inactive duty by National Guard or Reserve soldiers does not qualify as “active duty” for preference.

How preference is applied in competitive examinations
Preference eligible veterans who are qualified for a position (scores of 70 to 100) have five or ten extra points added to their numerical ratings depending on which of the preference categories they meet. The names of eligible applicants will be placed on lists or registers in the order of their ratings.

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998
When BPA accepts applications from outside its own workforce, the Veterans’ Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) allows veterans, with or without preference, to compete for these vacancies. Veterans are those who have been separated under honorable conditions from the armed forces with 3 or more years of continuous active service.

Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
The VRA can authorize BPA to appoint eligible veterans to positions at General Schedule level (GS) 11 or equivalent. However, if BPA has more than one VRA candidate listed for the same job and one or more applicant is preference eligible, BPA must apply veterans’ preference procedures.

You are eligible to apply under VRA if you are a:

Disabled Veteran;

Veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized;

Veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or

“Recently separated veteran” – meaning you were last separated from active duty within the past 3 years.

Noncompetitive Temporary Appointment
BPA may give noncompetitive temporary appointment of more than 60 days or a term appointment to any veteran if they meet either of the following criteria:
• Are retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more
• Are rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (within the preceding year) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more. In addition to meeting these qualifications, there may be a written test requirement to become eligible.

You may request copies of your military records online at the following website: http://vetrecs.archives.gov/

For more information visit

VetsInfo Guide
Vet Guide
Disabled Veterans’ Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP)
Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Preference Advisor
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