Pashayev v. Merit Systems Protection Board

Rakshan S. Pashayev (“Pashayev”) petitions for review of the final decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board (“Board”), which dismissed his appeal for lack of jurisdiction under 5 C.F.R. § 315.806. Because the Board lacks jurisdiction over Pashayev’s petition, we affirm.

Background

On November 21, 2010, Pashayev began his employment as an Inspector (Offshore Operations and Safety) in the Department of Interior’s (“Interior”) Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement. Upon starting employment, Pashayev was subject to a one year probationary period. On both September 29,…