INSPECTOR GENERAL (TITLE 5) Job in Springfield, IL

Vacancy No. IL-12756555-AF-25-032 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $105,383.00 to $137,000.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/14/2025 Close Date 7/13/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Springfield, IL


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a INSPECTOR GENERAL (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5868000 and is part of the IL 183 WG, National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 1 AUG 2025. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled. **This position will be filled as TEMPORARY or INDEFINITE - MAY NOT BECOME PERMANENT** This position is a time limited indefinite resource. Permanent employees that apply, if selected, will lose permanent tenure.

Duties

As a INSPECTOR GENERAL (TITLE 5), GS-1801-13, you will serve as the Inspector General (IG) and is required to demonstrate a substantial breadth of experience, exceptional maturity, and demonstrated sound judgment. Responsibility to independently review and oversee Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force (AF), and Wing programs to determine compliance with laws, guidelines, and objectives.

  • Assign work, establish priorities, and ensure technical quality of work products, initiate personnel actions, approve leave, resolve employee complaints, exercise disciplinary control, establish performance standards and evaluates performance.
  • Ensure actions taken promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Plan and schedule work in such a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution and ensures effective use of organization resources to achieve organization goals and objectives as well as installation customer needs.
  • Plan, direct, and manage the programs of the wing Inspector General office.
  • Operate under broad authority and is required to make a multitude of decisions and recommendations without influence from command.
  • Directly manage and is responsible for all IG programs designed to assess and report a unit's readiness, economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and state of discipline to execute assigned missions.
  • Develop the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of both IG programs and inspection areas.
  • Manage and analyze complex data and information from a variety of external sources to identify risk to the organization and advise the wing commander on viable solutions.
  • Develop short- and long-term strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the wing and IG staff that integrate IG programs to comply with Command and higher headquarters objectives.
  • Establish review processes for the organization that ensure government needs are met and validated so that mission accomplishment is ensured, and economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved.
  • Train others on advanced principles and concepts of interview techniques to ensure factual findings and correct investigative recommendations and outcomes.
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list

Requirements

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.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) 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 or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • This position requires a secret security clearance; the incumbent of this position must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Work may require access to higher classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
  • Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
  • This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.
  • IAW AF guidance, incumbent must complete the wing Inspector General Training Course Inspections (IGTC-I) within 180 days of appointment; must complete Inspector General Training Course Complaints Resolution (IGTC-Q) within 180 days of appointment. Successful completion of other courses will be accomplished IAW applicable DoD, AF, and NGB regulations.
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. DD Form 3145-2 Checklist
  • In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Saving Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336 (d) 1) or 8414 (b) (1) (A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate.

Qualifications

AREA 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.


Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13 Level- MUST possess the specialized experience which includes 1 year at the lower-level GS-12, providing general administrative direction and establish broad objectives for inspection planning; inspection execution; new programs; and for interpreting, developing, and implementing Air Force inspection policy; planning and organizing assigned programs, estimating unit resources, capabilities, and objectives; coordinate with staff and line management personnel, resolve conflicts that arise, and conduct all phases of assigned projects; definitive interpretation of regulations and procedures, and the initial application of new methods; inform the supervisor of potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact.


SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the experience in managing the function of the work to be performed' experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Additional information

  • If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).


Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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):

  • Human Capital Management
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Strategic Thinking

Required Documents

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.

If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.
If you are a current annuitant, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.

Other supporting documents (as applicable):

  • Certifications

  • DD-214

  • 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12756555

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


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Agency contact information

Jakob Little
Address
IL 183 WG
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Springfield, IL 62707-5000
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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