Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I applied for an SES position. No hiring decision has been made, but someone has been hired on detail to “act” in the position and the position has been re-advertised to reflect specific credentials of the detailee. I complained to the MSPB but they said they don’t have jurisdiction. Did this violate any rule? A: The rule that governs this situation is contained at 5 U.S.C. § 2302 (b)(6). It…