diction or supervision of the War Shipping Administrator, shall be made through the Training Organization of the War Shipping Administration. (b) Application for such certificates by all other seamen shall be made through the Recruitment and Manning Organization of the War Shipping Administration. (c) Application forms in either case are identical and are available at all regional and port offices of the Recruitment and Manning Organization in the United States and at all schools of instruction under the jurisdiction or supervision of the Administrator, War Shipping Administration. 408.7 Employment, Merchant Marine.-Veterans seeking employment in the Merchant Marine may obtain full information about conditions of employment and qualifications from the local offices of the United States Employment Service or from the field offices of the Recruitment and Manning Organization of the War Shipping Administration. 408.8 Employment, Railroad.-Veterans seeking employment in the railroad industry may obtain full information about conditions of employment on various railroads from the Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Ill., and its field offices. Information as to the nearest unlisted office of the Railroad Retirement Board may be secured by writing to the nearest listed office. 408.9 Social Security for the Veteran.-(a) Every returning serviceman or woman must have a social security account number, whether entering covered employment for the first time or whether returning to a job in an office, store, or other work in industry and commerce. (b) A social security account number is issued by any field office of the Social Security Board upon application (Form SS–5) signed by the veteran. (c) Any veteran who has lost his card, if registered with Selective Service, may obtain his social security number from his Local Board of Registration. (d) Social security numbers, either original or duplicate, can be obtained by mail or by calling in person at any field office. Application blanks (Form SS-5) for either original or duplicate numbers are also obtainable at any field office or post office. (e) Many veterans who formerly worked under social security will want to know how much money is posted to their credit. Postcard forms (OAR-7004) for this purpose are available at all field offices. (f) Any veteran starting a new business must secure an employer's identification number. This number is obtained through filing an application (Form SS-4) with the Social Security Board field office. It is suggested that he call in person to discuss with the field office staff his obligations as an employer under the Social Security Act. Taxing provisions of the Social Security Act are administered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and the field office can refer the new employer to that agency for any tax information. 408.10 Employment Preference for Veterans.—(a) Preference in job referrals through the United States Employment Service is available to veterans under regulations adopted by the Veterans' Placement Service Board, carrying out the direction of the G. I. Bill of Rights that the veteran receive "the maximum job opportunity in the field of gainful employment." Offices of the USES are directed to provide such personnel as may be necessary to carry out fully the intent of the act. A qualified veteran, wherever possible, shall be assigned as local veterans employment representative who shall have as many veterans counselors and additional staff members assigned to assist him as the work load requires. (b) Regulations of the USES provide that the local veterans' employment representative will be responsible: (1) For supervising registration of veterans for suitable types of employment and for their placement in available jobs. (2) For assisting in maintaining current information on available employment. (3) For promoting the interest of employers in employing veterans. (4) For keeping contact with employers and veterans' organizations so that employers and veterans may be informed of opportunities for employment. (5) For assisting in every way to improve working conditions and advance the employment of veterans. (c) USES regulations further provide that: (1) In filling orders for workers, any qualified veteran shall be given priority over all non-veterans. On all orders specifying veterans, no non-veterans shall be referred. (2) When veterans are available for whom no order has been placed, the veterans' employment representatives will make every effort to develop an opening in the industry or profession in which the veteran is qualified. (3) Veterans needing employment counseling are to be served by a specially trained counselor who should be a veteran. (4) Special preferential service shall be accorded all disabled veterans by all personnel and for all jobs for which they are qualified. (5) The veterans employment representative shall serve any veterans having unusual problems and every veteran shall have access to the veterans representatives. PART IV CHAPTER 9 CIVIL SERVICE 409.1 409.2 409.3 409.4 409.5 409.6 409.7 409.8 Employment Preference. Former Position, Restoration to. Members of Family, Civil Service Employment of. 409.9 Credit for Military Service. 409.10 Where to Apply. |