Employer: remove this section upon completion of the selection process.
YOUR NAME:
POSITION TITLE FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING:
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE INFORMATION
Completion of the Veterans’ Preference section below is made on a voluntary basis and kept confidential in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Listed below are the seven Veterans’ Preference categories.
1. Disabled Veterans who have served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently have an existing service-connected disability which is
compensable under public laws administered by the DVA or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws
administered by the DVA and the Department of Defense.
2. 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 in the line of duty by a hostile force, or
detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
3. A Veteran of any war, who
has served at least one day during that war time period as defined in subsection 1.01 (14) or who has been awarded a campaign
or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for eligibility under this paragraph.
4. The unremarr
ied widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability.
5. The mother, father, legal guardian, or unremarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related
conditions as
verified by the U.S. Department of Defense.
6. A Veteran as defined in section 1.01m (14) Fl
orida Statutes. “Active Duty for Training” may not be allowed under this paragraph. The term “veteran” is defined as a
person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions only or who later received
an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions.
7. A current member of any reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard.
A
DD214
or comparable document which serves as a certificate of release or discharge
must be furnished at the time of application
. In addition, applicants
claiming categories 1, 2, or 4 above must furnish supporting documentation in accordance with the provisions of Rule 55A-7.013, F.A.C. Wartime periods are defined
in §1.01, F.S. Veterans’ Preference shall expire after an eligible person has been employed by the state or an agency of a political subdivision of the state. Under
Florida law, preference in appointment shall be given by the state to those persons in categories 1 and 2 and then those in categories 3 and 4. Veterans’ Preference
is only available to Florida residents.
If an applicant claiming Veterans’ Preference for a vacant position is not selected, he/she may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs,
P.O. Box 31003, St. Petersburg, Florida 33731-8903. A complaint must be filed within 21 days of the applicant receiving notice of the hiring decision made by the
employing agency or within 3 months of the date the application is filed with the employer if no notice is given.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE CLAIM
IF ELIGIBLE, WHICH VETERANS’ PREFERENCE CATEGORY ARE YOU CLAIMING?
(Please indicate number from Veterans’ Preference Information section above.)
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN EMPLOYED BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA?
YES NO
NOTE:
If you are claiming Veterans’ Preference you
must
meet the criteria and substantiate your claim by furnishing a DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty) and any other required supporting documentation with your application.
Employer
: Remove this section prior to the selection process.
EEO SURVEY
Although the following information is not mandatory, it is requested to aid the BCPA in our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
Refusal to answer will not result in adverse treatment of any applicant.
POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING:
SEX: MALE FEMALE
DATE OF BIRTH:
_____________________________________
RACE (Check Only One):
WHITE (Non-Hispanic) BLACK (Non-Hispanic) HISPANIC ASIAN or PACIFIC ISLANDER NATIVE AMERICAN
OTHER (Specify)
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NON-DISCRIMINATION:
The Broward County Property Appraiser's Office complies with all local, state and federal equal employment opportunity guidelines which prohibit discrimination
based upon race, religion, sex, color, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and other categories protected by law. We are fully committed to
promoting diversity in our workplace.