Question

You have posted a GS-12 Human Resources Specialist. There is an eligible and qualified veteran in the well-qualified category. Do they automatically go to the best-qualified category?

A) True
B) False

Answer 1

The answer is False. Eligible and qualified veterans in the well-qualified category do not automatically go to the best-qualified category for a competitive service position.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer to the question is False. While eligible and qualified veterans in the well-qualified category have priority consideration for competitive service positions, they do not automatically go to the best-qualified category.

The final determination of the best-qualified category is based on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.