While it may not be feasible to eliminate veterans' preference in hiring, certain agencies which compete with the private sector, or which operate in a particularly fast-paced environment (such as DOJ, SEC), should be exempt from the requirement to apply veterans preference in hiring. The obstacle that these agencies, who are often opposing private sector law firms, cannot hire the best-qualified candidates for half of their positions (such as paralegals, program analysts, administrative support staff, etc.) creates unnecessary inefficiencies in the work of the agencies and creates unnecessary management hurdles in then having to discipline or counsel the unqualified, problem employees merely because of their veteran status. Service in the armed forces is essential, but does not translate to certain types of work and work cultures. For agencies who are scrutinized publicly and by Congress with prosecuting and protecting Americans' rights, there should be an exemption from veterans preference, so that the best qualified employees can support these critical missions.
Exempt Certain Agencies from Veterans Preference in Hiring
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