You get extra points added to a passing state employment examination score. Veterans who served in a wartime period or when an expeditionary or campaign medal was authorized, and who are not eligible for military retired pay, get 10 percent. Veterans receiving military retired pay get 5 percent, as do veterans who did not serve in a wartime period. A reserve component member called to active duty while in public employment gets 5 percent added to a promotional exam score for their first promotion. If the employer uses no examination, eligible applicants must be referred to the hiring official for consideration.
Claim the preference when you apply for a Washington state job and give the hiring agency your supporting documents. The preference applies only to initial employment, apart from the single promotional exam addition for recalled reserve component members.
Your DD214 showing an honorable discharge, plus your VA rating letter, marriage certificate or the veteran’s death documentation if you are claiming as a spouse or surviving spouse.
