Inspector General (Title 32)(Permanent)

Clarification from the agency

In order to be eligible for this position you must currently be a Commissioned Officer (O1/2nd Lt - O5/Lt Col) in the Virginia Air National Guard OR not currently in the Virginia Air National Guard but you must be willing and eligible to immediately join the Virginia Air National Guard at one of those ranks.

As an Inspector General (Title 32), GS-1801-13, you will perform the following duties:

1. Plans, directs, and manages the programs of the wing Inspector General office. As an independent Inspector General, operates under broad authority and is required to make a multitude of decisions and recommendations without influence from command. Acts as an independent extension of the wing commander, within all spheres of command responsibility and authority, and serves as their confidential representative. Directly manages 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. Develops 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. Develops the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of both IG programs and inspection areas.
2. Serves as an independent Inspector General in management of the Air Force Complaints Resolution, IG Investigations, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA), and Whistleblower Reprisal program. Applies Inspector General and whistleblower reprisal laws, complaint resolution strategies, and investigative techniques to support the prompt resolution of complaints in the service of the public interest. Counsels the wing commander on actions related to the Complaints Resolution process, especially matters that are unprecedented, controversial, highly visible, or of significant importance to the commander or public. Makes independent decisions in complex IG case situations of extreme sensitivity where there is often limited precedent or procedures to rely on. Evaluates complaints associated with alleged abuse of command prerogatives, unequal application of law, regulation, procedure and/or policy improprieties in the wing or in highly sensitive situations perceived as discriminatory in racial, sexual, ethnic or labor regulation implications which are detrimental to the image of the USAF.
3. Manages, administers, plans, and executes the Inspection System and Commanders Inspection Program. Makes technical and executive decisions that direct planning and execution of wing level IG inspection activities, up to and beyond a 5-year Unit Effectiveness Inspection planning cycle. Operates under a broad mandate from the Wing Commander to conduct independent inspections and evaluations of all legally required and high-risk mission areas. Oversees a systematic approach to analyze inspection reports and Air Force Inspection Agency data to find best practices, risk, and inspection trends. Determines inspection areas and directs inspections be conducted in order to evaluate an organization, function or process by any means or method, including surveys, interviews, assessments, performance evaluations and audits. Responsible to Wing Commander to ensure inspections ascertain unit performance, military discipline, readiness, efficiency, effectiveness and quality of life for Airmen.
4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Trains employee(s) in assigned duties and responsibilities. Assigns work, establishes priorities, and ensures technical quality of work products, initiates personnel actions, approves leave, resolves employee complaints, exercises disciplinary control, establishes performance standards and evaluates performance. Plans and schedules 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. Reviews work and management techniques of subordinates and is held accountable for actions taken and advice provided by staff. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates. Directs self-assessment activities of subordinates.
5. Represents the Inspector General office and programs with a variety of wing and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with all organizations, commanders, senior military and civilian leadership, representatives from higher headquarters IGs, other military service IGs, and external inspection and audit agencies. Provides technical advice to major command, agency, or service level inspectors on installation inspector general operations.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located in a bargaining unit.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact date of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) add the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualifications determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Commissioned Officer (O1/2nd Lt - O5/Lt Col) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Air National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member Commissioned Officer (O1/2nd Lt - O5/Lt Col), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.
Group III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Air National Guard.

Military Grades: Commissioned Officer (O1/2nd Lt - O5/Lt Col)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; knowledge of applicable laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures; skill in interpersonal communications, empathy, and effective listening; ability to organize thoughts, research materials, and manage case projects; skill in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws; ability to enunciate without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communications; ability to write reports and presentation formats; and ability to communicate -orally and in writing- clearly and effectively.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience with planning, directing, and managing the programs of the wing Inspector General office.
2. Experience evaluating complaints associated with alleged abuse of command prerogatives, unequal application of law, regulation, procedure and/or policy improprieties in the wing or in highly sensitive situations perceived as discriminatory.
3. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
4. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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):

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

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

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