INSPECTOR GENERAL SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Duties

* MAJCOM IG inspector and Subject Matter Expert related to planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of complex activities for the Agency's Inspection Program, unit's manpower, unit guidance, and Airmen's Time Evaluation Programs, both virtually and in-person. * Integrates and directs Agency planning activities. * Support management of the integration of multi-disciplinary resources necessary to support Agency tasks and projects. * Performs thorough analysis of unit capabilities versus inspection requirements to determine the most efficient inspection approaches to minimize costs and maximize unit resource management. * Represents the IG with a variety of installation, functional area, and federal organizations. Requirements Conditions of employment * U. S. Citizenship Required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov * A security clearance may be required * This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. * Be able to perform regular TDYs and travel by military or commercial air when required. * Be able to perform occasional overtime while being required to work in a variety of facilities and outside locations under various weather conditions. * MAJCOM/FLDCOM, FOA or AF level inspector experience highly desired. * AF Inspector General Training Course (IGTC) graduate highly desired. * Master Processing Officer (Black Belt or Green Belt) Continuous Process Improvement experience highly desired. * This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. * Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. * This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position. * When an obligated position is filled, the selected employee is required to sign an agreement acknowledging that (s)he is aware of the obligation and accepts the fact that (s)he may be displaced under reduction in force procedures at a later time. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series 1801.

Specialized experience

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and issues related to or impacting the Air Force Inspection System, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse disclosures, the Freedom of Information Act, and Privacy Act and the skill to apply this knowledge to a variety of institutionally high risk work assignments dealing with complex and often sensitive inspections activities; Knowledge of multiple military and civilian programs including but not limited to those concerning assignments, promotions, training, pay, equal opportunity/treatment, etc., and skill in applying analytical and investigative techniques to issues and customs encountered in the organization and civilian work force, such as those concerning assignments, promotion, training, pay, equal opportunity/treatment; and investigations of various kinds of complex discoveries, inquiries, requests, and resolve or recommend appropriate disposition following Continual Evaluation and Inspections efforts; knowledge of thoroughly conducting inspections, including but not limited to: interviewing, fact finding, and data analysis with the understanding many issues carry significant risk of public disclosure and Congressional involvement due to the very public nature of the organization; approaching individuals who may be fearful, skeptical, or uncooperative during the questioning process of the investigation; and in establishing rapport with all personality types and a diverse population in order to glean appropriate information pertaining to complaints and allegations. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

Note

Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: * Knowledge of the functions of the Inspector General and interrelationships among field operating agencies, direct reporting units, major command and subordinate unit missions, programs, systems, procedures, and activities; including the regulatory and policy framework. * Knowledge and practical experience of theory, principles, methods, practices and techniques of a variety of inspections to include support on DOD driven "By-Law" programs. * Extensive knowledge in all major functional areas of the AF inspection system with emphasis on inspection of MAJCOM/FLDCOM, DRU, FOA, Center and NAF, scheduling and gate-keeping for all DOD and AF inspections, Commander's Inspection Program, and self-assessment programs. * Knowledge of the complex interrelationships of the many levels of decision-making authority within the DoD inspection enterprise. * Skill to analyze problems, establish objectives, carry out projects, assess and evaluate inspection guidance content. * Ability to manage/lead specialized teams of diverse employees to oversee the overall planning, direction and timely execution of inspection programs. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer work experience

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference).

To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .