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
3 sections
- 4A:5-1.1 Veterans preferenceSummaryGuide2 citing decisions
The Commission does not decide who counts as a veteran.
- 4A:5-1.2 Disabled veterans preferenceSummaryGuide
Ten percent is the threshold.
- 4A:5-1.3 Filing for veterans or disabled veterans preferenceSummaryGuide4 citing decisions
Eight days is the number to watch.
Subchapter 2. Use of Preference
3 sections
- 4A:5-2.1 Open competitive examinationsSummaryExplainerGuide6 citing decisions
Rank on an open competitive list is not score order.
- 4A:5-2.2 Promotional examinationsSummaryGuide6 citing decisions
Promotion works nothing like open competitive hiring, and the difference catches people out.
- 4A:5-2.3 Veterans and disabled veterans preference in the noncompetitive divisionSummaryGuide2 citing decisions
One sentence, with no list mechanics in it.