Nichols v. Merit Systems Protection Board

Petitioner Michael A. Nichols appeals the decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board (“the Board”) dismissing his appeal for lack of jurisdiction. See Final Order, Nichols v. Dep’t of the Navy, AT-3443-14-0159-1-1, 2014 ,WL 5423472 (M.S.P.B. Oct, 16, 2014) (Resp’t’s App. 10-16) (“Final Order”); Initial Decision, Nichols v. Dep’t of the Navy, AT-3443-14-0159-1-1 (M.S.P.B. Jan. 27, 2014) (Resp’t’s App. 1-9) (“Initial Decision”). For the reasons set forth below, this court affirms.

Background

I. Facts and Proceedings

Mr. Nichols is an Education Systems Specialist, GS-12, with the United States…