Claim the preference on your application for the public employer position and attach your proof of service and, if you are claiming as a disabled veteran, your disability documentation.

• You are applying for a position with an Oregon public employer, or you are a state employee seeking promotion to a civil service position with a higher maximum salary
• You served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge, or you are a current or former Oregon National Guard service member
• If you are claiming as a veteran rather than as a National Guard member, you served more than 90 consecutive days beginning on or before January 31, 1955, served more than 178 consecutive days, served less than 178 days and have a service-connected disability rating from the VA, served at least one day in a combat zone, received a combat or campaign ribbon or an expeditionary medal, or receive a non-service-connected disability pension from the VA
• You meet the requirements for the position and pass any initial screening and required examinations