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employment, promotions after being deployed and retention. (FS 295.07,
295.11) Individuals who qualify for this preference are as follows:
A disabled veteran who has served on active duty in any branch of
the U.S. Armed Forces, has received an honorable discharge, and has
established the present existence of a service-connected disability that is
compensable under public laws administered by the U.S. Department of
Veterans Aairs; or who is receiving compensation, disability retirement
benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the VA and
U.S. Department of Defense.
The spouse of a person who has a total disability, permanent in nature,
resulting from a service-connected disability and who, because of this
disability, cannot qualify for employment, and the spouse of a person
missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or forcibly
detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
A wartime veteran as defined in s. 1.01(14), who has served at least one
day during a wartime period. Active duty for training may not be allowed
for eligibility under this paragraph.
The unremarried widow or widower of a veteran who died of a service-
connected disability.
The mother, father, legal guardian, or unremarried widow or widower of
a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in the line of duty under
combat-related conditions, as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense.
A veteran as defined in s. 1.01(14), F.S. Active duty for training may not be
allowed for eligibility under this paragraph.
A current member of any reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces or
the Florida National Guard.
Veterans must have been honorably discharged as indicated on their
DD214 to be eligible for preference. Eligible applicants who meet the
requirements for the position are guaranteed preference at every step
throughout the hiring process.
Public entity employers who advertise for qualifying positions must
make the applicant aware that preference is available. The employer
must also provide the applicant with information as to what can
be done if the veteran believes he/she was denied preference for
employment, promotion or retention.
An applicant who believes he or she was not aorded employment,
promotion or retention preference may file a complaint with the
FDVA. The complaint must be made within 60 days from the date
a non-select notice was received. The FDVA can investigate and
make a determination as to whether a violation has occurred.
For more information, call (727) 518-3202, Ext. 5511, or email
veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us. You can also mail a detailed
complaint to: 11351 Ulmerton Rd, Suite 311-K, Largo, FL 33778-1630.
Florida Veteran Certified Business Enterprises
The Department of Management Services’ Oce of Supplier Diversity
certifies eligible Florida-based veteran-, woman- and minority-owned
small businesses. The Oce of Supplier Diversity also provides