The Postal Service applies veterans’ preference as required by Titles 5 and 39 U.S.C. and 5 Code of Federal Regulations for certain employment purposes, including appointment. Applicants claiming preference provide dates of active duty service and claim preference when applying for a vacancy. The applicant is responsible for providing proof of entitlement to the preference claimed. If supporting documentation is not received with the application, Human Resources notifies the eligible of the discrepancy. The applicant must present the supporting documentation by the time the selecting official considers the applicant’s application. If the eligible indicates that the preference claimed was a mistake or has changed, Human Resources cancels and, if necessary, reissues the Hiring List and adjusts the eligible’s position.
No selection can be made from the Hiring List until the adjudication process has been completed for all applicants who claim veterans’ preference points.
