World War II

• December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946

Korean Conflict

• July 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955

Vietnam Era

• August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975

Persian Gulf War

• August 2, 1990 to January 2, 1992

• Veterans' preference in perpetuity: A person eligible for veterans' preference in appointment (defined by s. 295.07, FS) does not forfeit employment preference eligibility once that veteran or eligible spouse of the veteran has been employed by a state agency or any political subdivision of this state.  Effective July 1, 2007, Florida law restores veterans' preference in employment for all categories of protected individuals previously employed by a state agency or any political subdivision of this state.
• Preference in layoffs:  Where a layoff is necessitated in a covered position, similar preferences must be given to the covered employee in the retention process.
• Preference in reinstatement or reemployment:  When an employee in a covered position leaves employment for the purpose of serving in the armed forces, he or she is entitled to reinstatement or reemployment upon release or discharge from active military service.
• Promotion preference:  Promotion preference applies only to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

You are responsible for providing the following required eligibility documentation within 3 days of application. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to 407.836.0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and your social security number.

Veterans, Disabled Veterans, and Spouses of Disabled Veterans

The documentation submitted must indicate character of service

• Defense Form DD-214 or
• Military Discharge Papers or
• Equivalent Certification from the Veterans Administration listing military status and dates of service.

Disabled Veterans Must Also Furnish

• Certifying documents from the Department of Defense, Veterans Administration or the Division of Veterans Affairs that the Veteran has a service connected disability.

Spouses of Disabled Veterans

• Certification from the Department of Defense or the Veterans Administration that the Veteran is totally disabled, OR an identification card issued by the Division Veterans Affairs, certificate of marriage to the Veteran, a statement attesting that the spouse is still married to the Veteran at the time of application and proof that the disabled Veteran cannot qualify for employment because of a service connected disability.

Spouses of Persons On Active Duty

• Document from the Department of Defense or Veterans Administration certifying that the person on active duty is listed missing in action, captured in the line of duty or forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or poser and a statement attesting that the spouse is married to the person on active duty at the time of application for employment.

Un-Remarried Widow or Widower of a Deceased Veteran

• Document from the Department of Defense or Veterans Administration certifying the service-connected death of the Veteran, evidence of marriage and a statement that the spouse is not remarried.

• If you believe that your were not afforded employment preference in accordance with Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, you may file a complaint with the Division of Veterans Affairs requesting an investigation.
• Complaints must be filed within 21 calendar days from the date of notification by the employer or the selection of a non-preference eligible applicant. Complaints should be filed with:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA)
Mary Grizzle Building, Suite 311-K
11351 Ulmerton Road
Largo. FL 33778-1630