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Posted April 25, 2023

MSPB is Recruiting a Performance Improvement Officer

Are you interested in a strong merit-based civil service and Federal workforce managed under the merit systems principles (MSPs) and free from prohibited personnel practices (PPPs)? If so, please consider applying to be the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board's (MSPB’s) next Performance Improvement Officer (PIO). 

The PIO serves as senior technical authority on MSPB strategic planning, performance planning and reporting in accordance with the Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA), and other related functions. The PIO will be assigned to the Office of Policy and Evaluation with a duty location at MSPB’s headquarters in Washington, DC.  

Performance Improvement Officer vacancy announcement: 
Open & closing dates: 04/25/2023 to 05/09/2023
Merit Promotion:  MP-11933564-23-OPE https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/721553100


Posted March 31, 2023

Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. (KCNF) is seeking to add an EXPERIENCED attorney with litigation experience - a minimum of 5 years' experience is preferred. EMPLOYMENT LAW EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. The attorney will handle whistleblower cases, federal sector EEOC and MSPB matters, sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation, employee discipline, contracts, and other employment-related matters. Responsibilities will include all aspects of negotiations, discovery, settlement, hearing, and trial. The attorney will work directly with clients and other attorneys in the firm both independently and in a team environment. https://kcnfdc.com/job-openings/


Posted March 24, 2023

MSPB is recruiting a Deputy Director for its Office of Policy and Evaluation. The Deputy Director is stationed at MSPB’s headquarters in Washington, DC. The Deputy Director manages a small staff of research psychologist and HR professionals in studying Federal civil service policies and practices.

OPE Deputy Director vacancy announcement:

DE-11685528-23-OPE https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/714681000

Merit Promotion:  MP-11685529-23- OPE https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/714680500

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is an independent Federal agency that protects the merit system principles and promotes an effective Federal workforce free of prohibited personnel practices. The links below provide further information about MSPB, the studies program, and the Director vacancy. 

Studies program: www.mspb.gov/studies/index.htm 


Posted March 7, 2023

Join the DC Refers Board of Directors

DC Refers is seeking additional board members to join us in advancing our mission of increasing access to justice for people of modest means in DC. DC Refers is powered by an all-volunteer board and currently is recruiting new board members for Spring 2023 through Winter 2025. Interested individuals should express interest by March 29, 2023, at www.bit.ly/DCRefersBoard23

Board members are actively involved in the operations of DC Refers. As a working board, board members have the opportunity to set and execute strategies to identify and meet our organizational goals. Board members should expect to spend at least 5 hours each month on DC Refers activities. Learn more about board member responsibilities and read our 2022 Impact Report here. Our key needs are for new board members with experience and interest in community outreach, courts, fundraising, marketing/communications/social media, mediation, practice management, and private-sector law practice.

Want to know who is currently on our board? See our current board member list and read about our mission at www.dcrefers.org.

Please feel free to share this information with others who may be interested in joining a vibrant community of individuals who are working to advance access to justice for people of modest means in DC.