N.J.A.C. 4A:5 Veterans and Disabled Veterans Preference
Chapter 5 is short and consequential. It sets out who qualifies for veterans preference and disabled veterans preference, and then how that preference actually changes a ranking. The mechanism is worth understanding precisely, because preference in New Jersey is absolute rather than a points bonus:
Chapter 5 is short and consequential. It sets out who qualifies for veterans preference and disabled veterans preference, and then how that preference actually changes a ranking. The mechanism is worth understanding precisely, because preference in New Jersey is absolute rather than a points bonus: on an open competitive list, qualifying veterans are ranked ahead of non-veterans regardless of score.
Subchapter 1. Eligibility
- 4A:5-1.1Veterans preference
The Commission does not decide who counts as a veteran.
- 4A:5-1.2Disabled veterans preference
Ten percent is the threshold.
- 4A:5-1.3Filing for veterans or disabled veterans preference
Eight days is the number to watch.
Subchapter 2. Use of Preference
- 4A:5-2.1Open competitive examinations
Rank on an open competitive list is not score order.
- 4A:5-2.2Promotional examinations
Promotion works nothing like open competitive hiring, and the difference catches people out.
- 4A:5-2.3Veterans and disabled veterans preference in the noncompetitive division
One sentence, with no list mechanics in it.