The U.S. Government Accountability Office Personnel Appeals Board (GAO PAB) performs the adjudicatory functions of its executive branch counterparts: the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA); the Merit Systems Protections Board (MSPB); the Office of Special Counsel (OSC); and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Duties

Serves as one of the 5 Personnel Appeals Board members appointed by the Comptroller General. Serves as an administrative judge to hear and make final decisions on complaints filed by GAO employees or applicants for employment with GAO. Considers and orders corrective or disciplinary action in cases involving: an appeal from a removal; suspensions of more than 14 days; reductions in grade or pay; furlough of not more than 30 days; a prohibited personnel practice; a decision on the appropriateness of an unit of employees for collective bargaining; an election or certification of a collective bargaining representative; certain labor-management relations issues; an action involving discrimination; and personnel-related issues that the Comptroller General by regulation decides are for PAB resolution. Oversees equal employment opportunity at GAO.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the qualification requirements by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Typically, experience of this nature will be gained in a related field, in a position held for at least one year at the GS-15 or comparable pay band or level in the federal government; or comparable position with a state or local government, private sector, or other non-government organization. Technical qualifications The technical qualifications describe the necessary professional and technical knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. The technical qualifications for this position are: At least seven years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney which demonstrates the ability, background, training, and experience necessary to be qualified to serve on the Personnel Appeals Board (PAB). You can meet this requirement through: Expertise as an attorney in federal personnel law; Demonstrated ability to adjudicate or arbitrate complex legal matters; Experience at a senior legal position in addressing or resolving complex legal matters; Litigation experience in federal personnel and employment related matters; or Any other related experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of a PAB member.

Education

You must meet the education requirements by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

You must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

Contacts

• Address Government Accountability Office Human Capital Office 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 US
• Name: Justin Scott
• Email: [email protected]