Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government
Nov 13, 2009
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Nov 9, 2009
Published on: Nov 13, 2009
Nov 13, 2009
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Nov 9, 2009
Published on: Nov 13, 2009
Summary
Creates a government-wide plan to help military veterans find jobs in the federal government after they finish their service.
What problem does this solve?
Veterans often struggle to find jobs after leaving the military. This order creates programs and a council to increase veteran hiring in the federal government, using their skills to fill agency needs.
What does this order do?
Establishes Council on Veterans Employment
Creates a new interagency council, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Labor and Veterans Affairs, to lead a government-wide effort to increase veteran employment.
Launches Veterans Employment Initiative
Requires federal agencies to create their own plans for hiring veterans and to establish a Veterans Employment Program Office to manage these efforts.
Mandates training for hiring managers
Requires federal agencies to provide yearly training to human resources staff and hiring managers on veterans' hiring preferences and special hiring rules.
Develops a government-wide strategic plan
Tasks the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) with creating a strategic plan to remove barriers to veteran employment and market the federal government as a top employer for veterans.
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Responsibilities of the secretaries of defense, labor, veterans affairs, and homeland security
Improves transition assistance
Directs the Departments of Defense, Labor, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security to create counseling and training programs to help veterans match their skills with federal jobs.
Who does this affect?
- Military veterans
- Transitioning service members
- Federal government agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Honors service with opportunity
Recognizes the skills and sacrifices of veterans by creating pathways to stable federal careers. This helps them transition back to civilian life and fills government jobs with experienced people.
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Strengthens the federal workforce
Leverages the unique skills, training, and public service motivation of veterans to meet the staffing needs of federal agencies. This treats veterans as a valuable talent pool for government roles.
When does this start?
This order became effective on November 9, 2009, and sets several deadlines for federal agencies.
Veterans Employment Program Office
Agencies must establish a Veterans Employment Program Office or designate a responsible official within 120 days of November 9, 2009.
Recommendations on veterans' preference
The Office of Personnel Management must provide recommendations to the President on improving veterans' preference laws within one year of November 9, 2009.
Mandatory annual training
Agencies must provide mandatory training on veterans' employment to HR staff and hiring managers every year.
Strategic plan updates
The government-wide Veterans Recruitment and Employment Strategic Plan must be updated at least every three years.