VETERANS' INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

In recent years, a disproportionate unemployment rate has occurred among returning veterans. Similarly, County requirements, such as on-the-job experience, prevented veterans from qualifying for County employment. As a result, the Veterans’ Internship Program (VIP) was launched.

Yes; however, you will need to submit a separate application for each Veteran Internship position or specialty you are applying for.

The VIP is a full-time temporary position which pays a competitive monthly salary and provides medical and dental benefits for the Veteran Intern and his or her immediate family. Other VIP benefits include, but are not limited to, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and bereavement leave.

Yes; you will be required to undergo a background check prior to your appointment.

Yes; you will be required to undergo a general physical examination prior to your appointment.

Reservists or National Guardsmen who have been discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States under honorable conditions are eligible for the VIP.

Veterans’ preference credit of 10 points will be added to the final passing grade in any open competitive examination if you are an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States:

• During a declared war; or
• During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; or
• For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; or
• In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded.

NOTE: Veterans of recent military campaigns, War in Iraq, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and the War on Terrorism are also awarded veterans’ preference points.

This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled, or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. If you are unable to provide any documentation at the time of filing, the 10 points will be withheld until such time it is provided.

To request your DD214 online, please visit: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

You can also mail or fax your signed and dated request to the National Personnel Record Center (NPRC) by using the contact information below:

NPRC Mailing Address:
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
1 Archives Drive
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
(314) 801-0800

NPRC Fax Number:   (314) 801-9195

Yes; Los Angeles County has employment opportunities located throughout the 88 cities within its boundaries. On your employment application, you can select several specific areas where you are willing to accept employment, or you can indicate that you are willing to work in any area.