Employment discrimination question - is this legal?

[rondog]

Got a tip about a job, went online and looked it up. Says that "applicants are restricted to veterans", or similar wording, gotta submit your DD-214.

Is this legal? Isn't this some kind of discrimination? I'm all for equal hiring rights for vets, but "others need not apply?"

FWIW - this is a Fed Gov job, as a telecom tech for the FAA. Technical skills, not necessarily military skills. I know there's comm techs in the military. But damn.....

It sez....

WHO MAY APPLY: This announcement open only to individuals who are eligible for appointment under the Veteran's Recruitment Appointment (VRA) authority.


KEY REQUIREMENTS
US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Transcript required if qualifying based on education
You must provide proof for claims of Veteran's Preference (DD214)
Required documents must be submitted at the time of application
Drub and security clearances required prior to appointment.