2025 Session Last amended: 2025 session

§ 43A.121 — Ranking of the Applicant Pool

Plain-Language Summary

This section sets the order for ranking applicants for state jobs. People on layoff lists are ranked according to their collective bargaining agreement. All other applicants are ranked by veteran's preference, with ties broken alphabetically.

Practical Notes
When you apply for a state position, your place on the list depends on layoff status and veteran’s preference. Veterans rank higher than nonveterans, and disabled veterans rank highest.