Overview

The City of Baltimore offers preference points for certain job openings to individuals with disabilities, city residents, and veterans. To qualify, you must submit the required documents before the job posting closes—late submissions will not be accepted.

Disability Preference

  • Available for applicants with developmental, severe physical, or psychiatric disabilities.
  • Must pass all parts of the job exam.
  • Requires certification from the Maryland Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation or an equivalent agency.
  • Certification must meet Federal Office of Personnel Management 5 CFR 213.3102(u) standards.

Residence Preference

  • Available to Baltimore City residents who apply before the deadline and pass the exam.
  • Must submit a Maryland Driver’s License or ID Card with a Baltimore City street address at the time of application.

Veterans Preference

  • Available to honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces veterans with 90 consecutive days of active duty (Reservists and National Guard members do not qualify).
  • Must have been a Maryland resident for at least one year before applying.
  • Veterans within 10 years of service must submit a DD214 form at the time of application.

For more details on disability rights, visit the City of Baltimore’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights website to learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).