TITLE 32 INSPECTIONS SPECIALIST (SUPERINTENDENT) GS-1801-12

Clarification from the agency

Open to Areas 1, 2, AND 3. DEFINITION FOR AREAS OF CONSIDERATION IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Position Description # D2897000

POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing Inspector General (IG) Office. The Inspector General (IG) Superintendent oversees various complex IG activities, develops policy, and advises the Wing IG on effectively implementing The Inspection System, to include the Commanders' Inspection Programs (CCIP), as well as the Complaints Resolution, and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Programs. Work products impact a wide range of agency activities.

MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all IG programs and exercises significant responsibility as a Wing advisor of The Inspection System, CCIP, Unit Self-Assessment Program (USAP), Complaints Resolution Program (CRP) and FWA Program. Oversees multifaceted IG programs designed to independently assess unit(s) mission readiness, economy, efficiency, and state of discipline for the Wing; and provides timely, credible, and impartial information to program managers, policymakers, and leaders at all levels. Applies extensive knowledge of the Wing mission set to develop policy and objectives that integrate IG programs in accordance with Wing Commander's intent, Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Major Command (MAJCOM), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Air Force (DAF), and Department of Defense (DoD) directives.

Enhances openness and approachability by conducting or participating in official meetings, newcomers' sessions, commander's calls, boards, committees, councils, staff meetings, unit self-assessment briefings, and other Wing assemblies.

2. Responsible for planning and executing the various complex programs supporting of the Wing CCIP. Organizes and conducts independent evaluations of high-risk mission areas to identify issues interfering with readiness, economy, efficiency, discipline, effectiveness, compliance, performance, and surety. Utilizes a systematic approach to analyze enterprise-wide inspection data including G-MAJCOM(s) continual evaluations, Higher Headquarter (HHQ) Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs), Air Force Audit Agency (AFAA), Wing Climate surveys, and Defense Readiness Report System (DRRS), etc., to develop a comprehensive Risk Based Sampling Strategy (RBSS) which is designed to identify potential blind spots to aid commanders' decisions to allocate resources.

3. Oversees the management of Wing instruction and develops goals using detailed analysis of the Wing USAP and IG systems of record, to include IGEMS, IGEMS-C and MICT. Ensures the Wing USAP is developed and continually refined to inform the CCIP of the Wing's overall health. Collaborates with personnel at all levels within the Wing to foster an environment of critical self-assessment and corrective action planning.

4. Serves as an independent IG in overall operation, administration, and management of the CRP, IG Investigations, FWA, and Whistleblower Reprisal program. Assists the Wing IG in the development, review, and implementation of local guidance; supplements to G-MAJCOM(s) policies and procedures to achieve prompt and proper resolution of investigations and inquiries under the IG CRP. Advises the Wing IG and Wing Commander on all activities related to CRP and FWA, especially matters that are unprecedented, controversial, highly visible, or of significant importance to the Commander or public. Acts as the Commander's eyes and ears to be alert for and keep senior leadership informed of the Wing climate and matters that are indicative of systemic, morale, or other problems that may impede efficiency and mission effectiveness. Hears, analyzes, and investigates a variety of IG complaints, grievances, inquiries, and/or suggestions at any time from military members (retired and active), civilians, dependents, or the general public.

5. Coordinates with the Wing Commander and Wing IG to identify and apportion appropriate manpower to administer effective CCIP and CRPs as IG duty is a position of high public trust and personnel selected must be functional experts with a breadth of experience. Serves as a SME on IG force development and roles and responsibilities as outlined in DAF, G-MAJCOM(s) and Career Field Manager's guidance. Advocates for IG personnel and WIT members with a substantial breadth of experience, exceptional maturity and demonstrated sound judgement, attributes of the highest professional standards and moral character, as well as possess security clearance commensurate with duties required, holds no record of civil conviction or conviction by court-marital, non-judicial punishment, or Unfavorable Information File (UIF), in order to provide credibility for those Airmen, family members, and civilians who seek IG assistance.

6. Performed 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 military assignment in WV's National Guard, and is 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.
• Male applicants 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.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a 2 year probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
• 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.
• Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• 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.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• 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
• IG appointees for nuclear-capable units will complete the USAF Nuclear Inspector Course within 180 days of assignment. Successful completion of other courses will be accomplished IAW applicable DoD, AF, and National Guard Bureau regulations.
• Recommend completion of the NGB/IG Advanced Course within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E7/MSgt MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E8/SMSgt

Compatible Military Assignments: Open to All AFSC's / Experience with IG functions highly desirable

Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume.

You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position.

***ENLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY***
All enlisted applicants who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Applicants must have 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Use the National Guard position description to determine specialized experience, education, or training required for the work in the position in this series.

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 documents will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

• Plagiarism in an applicant's resume from any position description or qualification standard written by NGB or OPM will result in an automatic disqualification.
• HRO will not search for missing information or infer about aspects of an applicant's application. The information therein must be clear and unambiguous for an eligibility determination.
• DSG and M-Day applicants will be required to include their part-time experience or current status in the West Virginia National Guard in their resume to prove eligibility for Consideration in Area 3.
• All supporting documentation required for eligibility certification will be explicitly listed in the Required Documents section on USA Jobs. Applicants that fail to produce all documents listed in this section before the announcement closes will be disqualified.
• Resumes alone are not sufficient as proof of documentation.

If you are found eligible, you will be referred in numerical order of area of consideration to the hiring manager for employment consideration. If you are found eligible and were not referred to the hiring manager, then your application will be held until the hiring manager requests your respective area.

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

If you do not submit these forms, you will be deemed ineligible, and your name will not be referred to the hiring manager.

1. Resume
   • Must provide Military Rank/Pay Grade for current members serving in the Armed Forces.
   • Include DSG/M-Day assignment information or provide other supporting documentation (v-MPF RIP, Last 3 EPBs, NGB 23A, etc.)
   • Cannot exceed 2 pages
2. SF-50, AGR Orders, or ADOS Orders (Only if you are a fulltime employee of the National Guard)
   • Must be up-to-date and current
3. Transcripts/Degree (If you wish to be certified based on education)
4. Certification (If it is required in this announcement)

Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire; this questionnaire is filled out via the USA Jobs Announcement through www.usajobs.gov. ALL applications and supporting documents MUST be submitted through www.usajobs.gov electronically and must be submitted prior to midnight of the closing date. Mailed, e-mailed, hand-delivered, and faxed applications will NOT be accepted or considered. Missing required documents will prevent you from being found eligible for this position and will prevent you from being referred to the hiring manager.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance appraisals for current federal civilian employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for current federal civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.

DO NOT SUBMIT MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

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