Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 2 JANUARY 2026. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

As a DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS (Title 5), GS-1801-12, you will serve as the focal point for interpreting, developing, and implementing Air Force inspection policy and wing-level long-range strategic plans. Provides direction and oversight of internal and external inspections, audits, evaluations, reviews, exercises, and analyses to determine unit effectiveness and efficiency. Ensures operational, contingency, and mobilization plans adhere to policy and direct the effective use of wing resources.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Plan, organize, resource, and direct wing-level inspection activities for the Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) in accordance with DoD, DAF, NGB, G-MAJCOM, state, and wing guidance.
• Develop and continuously evaluate a Risk-Based Sampling Strategy (RBSS) to assist commanders in identifying areas of risk and allocating resources.
• Construct inspection and exercise plans that assess unit readiness, compliance, and mission effectiveness across multiple functional areas.
• Plan and program exercises by determining scope, scale, rigor, relevance, recurrence, and reporting (S2R4) in coordination with commanders.
• Develop strategic inspection and exercise timelines that align with CCIP calendars, external inspections, and higher headquarters requirements.
• Interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and guidance from DoD, DAF, NGB, and G-MAJCOM levels to ensure inspection and exercise compliance.
• Conduct and oversee inspections, audits, evaluations, and reviews to determine unit compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Author and approve inspection, exercise, and commander inspection reports that document compliance status, deficiencies, recommendations, and strengths.
• Utilize inspection and readiness systems such as MICT, IGEMS, IGEMS-C, and readiness reporting tools to document and assess compliance.
• Perform waiver determinations and prepare waiver packages for submission to appropriate approval authorities with commander concurrence.
• Analyze inspection and exercise data to identify trends, systemic deficiencies, and areas of risk affecting wing readiness and compliance.
• Determine whether identified trends represent wing-wide concerns and recommend corrective actions or inclusion in CCIP inspections.
• Develop courses of action for commanders to address deficiencies, mitigate risk, and improve program effectiveness.
• Evaluate inspection and exercise processes and autonomously adjust methods and procedures to ensure commander intent is achieved.
• Oversee and manage Wing Inspection Team (WIT) members by validating qualifications, assigning inspection and evaluation duties, and monitoring performance.
• Identify training requirements and oversee certification, training, and readiness of inspectors and evaluators.
• Explain performance expectations to WIT members and provide guidance and feedback during inspection and exercise planning and execution.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including external agencies and other services, to support inspections, exercises, and evaluations.

Conditions of employment

• IAW the Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during, or after a job interview. If an OF-306 is submitted prior to a conditional offer, background questions may not be asked.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment is subject to a suitability determination based on a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Work may require access to higher classified information.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of the Gun Control Act of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements, contingencies, or work outside the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• This is an indefinite position/temporary promotion.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP). DD Form 3145-2 Checklist
• Employee may be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Duty may not exceed 14 days per year unless approved in advance by NGB-J1.
• May be required to travel by car, military and/or commercial aircraft, or other means of transportation to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Drug testing may be required.
• IAW Air Force guidance, incumbent must complete required Inspector General training courses within prescribed timeframes, including inspection and complaint resolution training, and other courses as required by DoD, AF, and NGB regulations.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).
• The SECOND area of consideration will be Veterans' Preference (VP) eligible.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The SIXTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing inspection, evaluation, and compliance work involving the planning, coordination, and oversight of inspection or assessment programs; interpreting and applying complex DoD, Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and MAJCOM policies, regulations, and guidance; analyzing inspection or evaluation results to identify trends, risks, and deficiencies; preparing formal reports or briefings with findings and recommendations; and providing advisory support to commanders or senior leaders using independent judgment on matters affecting organizational readiness, compliance, and mission effectiveness.


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Compliance Inspection
• Decision Making
• Human Capital Management
• Planning and Evaluating

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

Other supporting documents (as applicable):

• Certifications
• DD-214
• SF-50
• Official Transcript (Copy)

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

Documents that support Veterans' Preference:

• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• SF-15

If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

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