Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 601a.4 - Veterans' preference(a)Application of veterans' preference.(1) In determining standing on each certified eligible list, the Office of Administration will credit an additional 10 points to the final examination score obtained by a veteran, in accordance with the act and 51 Pa.C.S. Chapter 71 (relating to veterans' preference).(2) An appointing authority shall give preference to veterans in accordance with the act and 51 Pa.C.S. Chapter 71.(b)Spouses. The same employment preferences afforded to veterans under subsection (a) shall be afforded to surviving spouses and spouses of disabled veterans in accordance with the act and 51 Pa.C.S. Chapter 71.(c)Required documentation.(1)Veterans. To establish veteran status, an individual shall submit, to the Office of Administration, a copy of their DD 214 (member 4 copy), DD 215, NGB-22, statement of service or other military documentation acceptable to the Office of Administration showing the date of entry into the military, character of service, and, where applicable, completion of the initial contractual military service obligation.(2)Surviving spouses. A surviving spouse shall submit, to the Office of Administration, a copy of the deceased veteran's documents, as set forth in subsection (c)(1), proof of marriage to the deceased veteran, and a certified copy of the deceased veteran's death certificate.(3)Spouses of disabled veterans. A spouse of a disabled veteran shall submit, to the Office of Administration, documentation as required by the Office of Administration, including a copy of the disabled veteran's documents, as set forth in subsection (c)(1), and a United States Department of Veterans Affairs letter verifying that the disabled veteran has a permanent total disability.(d)Certifications. A certified eligible list will indicate an eligible's veteran status, as well as any additional examination points afforded to an eligible in accordance with 51 Pa.C.S. Chapter 71.(e)Special Advisor for Veterans' Programs. The Secretary of Administration will appoint a Special Advisor for Veterans' Programs who shall be a veteran and will serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of Administration.(f)Powers and duties of the Special Advisor for Veterans' Programs.(1) The Office of Administration will provide the Special Advisor for Veterans' Programs a copy of the results of audits conducted by the Commission under 71 Pa.C.S. § 3304 (relating to audits of application of veterans' preference).(2) The Special Advisor for Veterans' Programs may recommend investigations, as authorized under 71 Pa.C.S. § 2202(a)(10) (relating to duties of Office of Administration), of appointments or changes in employment in the classified service to ensure compliance with 51 Pa.C.S. Chapter 71. This section cited in 4 Pa. Code § 602a.21 (relating to content of certification).