Inspection and Compliance Specialist, SSC/IG Job in Los Angeles, CA

Vacancy No. AF-FY25-6S-NH-0301-3-SPLASH Department Space Systems Command
Salary $103,316.00 to $159,716.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/27/2025 Close Date 3/6/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Los Angeles, CA


Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Space Force Base (California) is searching for an Inspection and Compliance Specialist for SSC/IG (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
Lead the charge, elevate readiness, and ensure excellence! We are looking for a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for driving organizations to excellence. As our Inspection and Compliance Specialist, you will take the lead in planning and executing Base-wide exercises and program inspections. You will work across multiple organizations and disciplines to shape compliance strategies, evaluate readiness, and advise senior leaders on how to improve their organizations. This a role of real influence and leadership within the Space Base Delta 3 team, and if you are ready to take ownership, drive results, and shape the future of our operations, we want you for our team!

Ideal Candidate:
Proactive, Organized, ability to management projects involving 50+ people, and the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). The ideal candidate has experience in Project Management as well as one or more of the following disciplines: Inspector General, Emergency Management, Operations, Civil Engineering, Security Forces, or Force Support.


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and methodology applicable to the Air Force inspection program.
2. Knowledge of the conception, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of Major Accident Response Exercises (MARE), Natural Disaster Response Exercises (NDRE), Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Exercises, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Exercises, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Exercises and Mobility/Deployment/Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) Exercises including off-base exercises in austere locations.
3. Knowledge of military emergency services/support operations, as well as local, state, and federal emergency support and services.
4. Ability to instruct others in disaster preparedness, hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction, ATSO, and emergency situations.
5. Ability to recognize the interrelationships of the various aspects of operating programs and skill in integrating and analyzing such information in order to evaluate overall program status.
6. Ability to gather and analyze data, determine changes and trends, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to problems.
7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
8. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
  • PCS / relocation funding is not authorized.
  • Position is not eligible for telework or remote work.
  • Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
  • Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
  • This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment. Drug Testing Designated Position Coding: O - Category II/Type 5 - Sensitive Info.
  • Incumbent must successfully complete the USAF on-scene commander's course, and FEMA's professional development series courses on exercise design and emergency management.
  • In accordance with 5 CFR 315.802(b), a person who is appointed to the competitive service by direct hire authority may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Appropriate cold weather and safety equipment will be provided based on weather conditions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave 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 here.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

  1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
    • Job title
    • Detailed duties and accomplishments
    • Employer's name and address
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
    • Hours per week
    • Salary, if applicable
  4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Address
USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US

Next steps

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