Human Resource Services
Veteran Preference
In compliance with Chapter 295, Florida Statute, The University of Florida is committed to providing preference to U.S. veterans and spouses of veterans in hiring, promotion, and retention for all qualified positions (all former University Personnel Support Services positions), as prescribed by the chapter. Additional information concerning veteran's preference is available at the Florida Department of Veteran's Affairs webpage, www.floridavets.org/benefits/veteranspref.asp.
As stated by Chapter 295, Florida Statute, veteran preference is extended to those who fall under the following categories:
- A veteran with a service-connected disability who is eligible for or receiving compensation, disability retirement, or pension under public laws administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.
- The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of a total and permanent service-connected disability, or the spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured, or forcibly detained by a foreign power.
- A veteran of any war who has served on active duty for one day or more during a wartime period, excluding active duty for training, and who was discharged under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United States of America. A veteran who served honorably but who has not met the criteria for the award of a campaign or expeditionary medal for service in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, qualifies for preference in appointment effective July 1, 2007.
The service dates are defined as follows:
- Operation Enduring Freedom - October 7, 2001 to date to be determined
- Operation Iraqi Freedom - March 19, 2003 to date to be determined
- The un-remarried widow or widower of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability
- The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as well as the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal are qualifying for Veterans- Preference
To claim veteran preference, the applicant must:
- Be a Florida resident
- Notify Recruitment & Staffing for the Office of Human Resource Services of the vacancy or vacancies for which you are requesting veteran preference
- Submit a copy of his or her DD214 by the closing date of the job advertisement by mail, email, or attaching it in GatorJobs when applying for the desired position
Mailing address:
Office of Human Resource Services
903 W University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Email address:
jobinquiries@ufl.edu
Note: DD214 is required for each position applied
For information on obtaining a DD214, please visit eVetRecs or call (866) 272-6272.
For more information, please contact Recruitment & Staffing for the Office of Human Resource Services at 352-392-2477 or email jobinquiries@ufl.edu.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
UF Office of Veteran Affairs, http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/va/
Veterans Employment & Training Services, http://www.dol.gov/vets/