Shepta v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Andrew Shepta appeals an order by the State Civil Service Commission dismissing his appeal from the non-selection of him for promotion by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole (appointing authority) to the position of Parole Hearing Officer.

The undisputed facts are that Shepta applied for a vacant position as a parole hearing officer. A letter dated June 29, 1987, written by Shepta to the commission, indicates that he became aware of his nonselection on June 15, 1987; that letter also requested information on the applicant-evaluation process. On July 2, 1987,…