This position is located in the U.S Merit Systems Protection Board, Office of General Counsel, Washington, DC. MSPB oversees federal merit systems and enforces compliance with merit systems principles, statutes, and regulations, primarily through adjudicating appeals of certain agency personnel actions.
As relevant to this position, OGC provides legal advice on a broad range of internal agency matters, drafts certain Board decisions, and defends the Board's decisions before the federal courts.
The below description of duties represents the position of a non- supervisory attorney in the Office of General Counsel who is, at the full performance level, working on a mix of cases that spans the range of levels of complexity and difficulty. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Represents the Board in proceeding before the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, other appellate courts, the district courts, and administrative tribunals; monitors cases litigated by the Department of Justice. Prepares draft opinions and orders on petitions for enforcement, regulation review requests, and other cases assigned by the Board. Prepares legal opinions of specific points of law upon request by the Board or program offices.
Provides legal advice on one or more of the following areas: Internal labor relations and employment matters; the Freedom of Information Act; the Privacy Act; the Sunshine Act; the MSPB's Touhy regulations; contracts, procurement and appropriations law; and the Administrative Procedure Act.
Supports legislative activity functions by responding to Congressional correspondence, providing briefings for Congressional staff members, and conducting analysis of bills relating to MSPB. Supports the regulatory function by drafting and coordinating the issuance of Board regulations. Supports the Inspector General function by conducting investigations and drafting decisions and letters.
Please see educational qualification requirement information above. Transcripts are required.
thomas.j.schoessler@usda.gov · 612-336-3591
This position is with Merit Systems Protection Board, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $163514/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-26 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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