SUBSTITUTE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · report

This legislative matter, File Number 261045, concerns a report on substituting active-duty military experience for traditional college degree requirements for County job classifications. The report, initiated by Directive No. 251885 and requested by Resolution No. R-1089-25, identifies job classifications where this substitution is feasible. The People and Internal Operations Department (PIOD) identified 485 job classifications within the classified service system where active-duty military experience can substitute for college degree requirements. Additionally, 683 classified service job classifications do not require a college degree. In total, 1,443 job classifications (60% of all County job classifications) allow for work-related experience substitution for a college requirement or do not have a college degree requirement. The report details actions taken to expand hiring opportunities by valuing practical experience and transferable skills, aligning with the County's commitment to attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. The report was introduced on 6/4/2026 and was scheduled for the Board Agenda on 7/21/2026.