A. Veterans: Military veterans and their qualifying spouses who self-disclose and provide documentation to support their eligibility for veteran status will receive preference in accordance with State and Federal laws. The Human Resources Department will ensure that veterans or their qualifying spouse or widow/er receive a preference, as follows:
1. All preference eligible veterans and their qualifying spouses or widow/ers meeting minimum qualifications will either be given a five percent (5%) advantage or will be placed in a higher band when points are not used in the interview or hiring process.
2. For veterans with disabilities or for Purple Heart recipients, they will either be given a ten percent (10%) advantage or will be placed in a higher band when points are not used in the interview or hiring process.
3. Preference is required to be granted only once, either during recruitment or hiring, but not both.
B. National Service Organizations: The Human Resources Department will ensure that applicants who are alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps or other national service organizations, receive a preference in the recruitment or hiring process in the same manner established for nondisabled military veterans.
C. Alternative Programs: The City may also enact alternative job application programs that facilitate the need to fill vacant positions and enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities. (2019 Compilation)