Merit Systems Protection Board

Meet the workforce behind federal hiring! MSPB's new report, The Merit System's Front Line, shifts the focus from the hiring process itself to the workforce responsible for carrying it out: Federal staffing specialists. mspb.gov/studies/files/Merit…

📢 We’re hiring! Join #MSPB’s Office of General Counsel in Washington, DC, and help support our mission of protecting the integrity of the federal merit systems. ⚖️ Federal employment law 🏛️ Public service 📝 Board decisions & litigation Apply today: usajobs.gov/job/890156900

What makes HR Specialists more likely to stay? MSPB's research found two conditions stood out. HR specialists reported higher job satisfaction when they: 1. Found their work meaningful 2. Worked in a respectful and cooperative environment Read more: mspb.gov/studies/files/Susta…

Americans should not have to choose between serving their country and sustaining their civilian careers. Chairman Woodruff outlines how MSPB provides feds a forum to vindicate their rights under #USERRA. fedweek.com/armed-forces-new…

Organizations often focus on retention after employees begin leaving. But MSPB's research suggests leaders should pay attention much earlier. Read our full report here: mspb.gov/studies/files/Susta…

MSPB has released two new reports examining the HR workforce and the critical role it plays in ensuring merit-based hiring. These companion reports provide new evidence and analysis intended to inform policy development and management decisions. Read more: mspb.gov/publicaffairs/press…

📢 We're hiring! MSPB is seeking a Regional Director for our Philadelphia, PA Regional Office. In this leadership role, you'll manage regional operations and help ensure a fair, effective federal merit system by deciding appeals that come before the Board. usajobs.gov/job/884516600

🚨MSPB is hiring! Our regional offices are looking to fill several Paralegal positions in Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia to support adjudication of federal employee appeals. See more: usajobs.gov/job/882711700 usajobs.gov/job/882710700

The U.S. Senate has confirmed James J. Woodruff II as MSPB Chairman. Chairman Woodruff will lead MSPB as it continues its mission to provide fair, timely, and efficient adjudication of federal employee appeals. Read more here: mspb.gov/publicaffairs/press…

We’re hiring! MSPB’s Office of Policy and Evaluation is looking for a senior statistician to help study Federal merit systems and HR policies. If you have strong research, data, and statistical analysis skills, apply today. usajobs.gov/job/877609300

MSPB Member James Woodruff this week joined a panel on “Improving Service Delivery” at the #DOLTechExpo. Moderated by Thomas N. Flagg, the panel explored structural hurdles facing modern federal IT operations. Fellow panelists: Dean Heyl, Troy Finnegan, and Amanda Wood Laihow

🚨MSPB is hiring! We're looking for one or more attorneys to join the Office of the Clerk of the Board here in D.C. You’ll support adjudication of federal employee appeals. If you’re ready to use your legal skills in meaningful federal service, see more: usajobs.gov/job/876925200

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued a decision affirming #MSPB on a federal employee appeal. The decision is nonprecedential. A summary can be found in our latest case report: mspb.gov/decisions/case_repo…

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, the Merit Systems Protection Board honors the enduring principles of public service, fairness, and accountability that strengthen our Nation. Happy Independence Day! #America250 #IndependenceDay

Know any experienced lawyers interested in public service? MSPB is seeking candidates to fill several Administrative Judge vacancies in Oakland, Washington DC, and Atlanta. One more week to apply! Learn more: usajobs.gov/job/872812100

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued two decisions affirming #MSPB on federal employee appeals. Both of the decisions are nonprecedential. Summaries and links can be found in a new case report: mspb.gov/decisions/case_repo…

#MSPB’s e-Appeal will be offline tomorrow, Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST. for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Modernizing HR technology is not just a technical effort—it is essential to protecting merit‑based hiring. MSPB research outlines practical steps agencies can take to ensure HR technology reforms support fairness, efficiency, and equal opportunity. #MeritSystems #FederalHR #HRIT

Federal hiring should be efficient, transparent & grounded in job‑related criteria. MSPB research shows that modern HR technology can improve how agencies deliver HR services while strengthening merit‑based hiring practices. #FederalWorkforce #MeritBasedHiring #HRModernization