INSPECTOR GENERAL

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is : To exercise inspection program management/integration andto developfuture Department of the Air Force inspection requirements within the Inspections Directorate(AFIA/IR), underthe Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General (AFIA/IR).

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Duties

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1. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Inspections Directorate (AFIA/IR).
2. Serves as the AFIA/IR authority and consultant to other organizations, to MAJCOMs, and agencies inassigned areas of responsibility.
3. Represents AFIA/IR with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft; must obtain a government travel card unless exempt.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP Secret security clearance.
• Incumbent must successfully complete the IG inspectors' course within 6 months of assignment to the Directorate; successful completion of other inspector courses will be accomplished as specified by The Inspector General (TIG).
• Incumbent may be required to attend other training, as directed by TIG, AFIA/IR, or AFIA in order to become a more effective Air Force leader and to bring greater utility to the Directorate.
• Incumbent must possess a background in and a working knowledge of Air Force nuclear operations and/or procedures.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• This position is not an Emergency Essential or Key position; however, the incumbent will be on-call evenings ,weekends, and holidays; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series, 1801.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of AF and DOD administrative and inspection policies, procedures, techniques, and practices; experience in managing an inspection oversight function; familiarity with the Air Force Acquisition process and PEM requirements. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of the IG-enterprise, readiness sustainment and SP3 activities. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.??????? Note: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of AF and DOD administrative and inspection policies, procedures, techniques, and practices; experience in managing an inspection oversight function; familiarity with the Air Force Acquisition process and PEM requirements.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of the IG-enterprise, readiness sustainment and SP3 activities. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions of an organization personally and/orthrough delegatedsupervisors; ability to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization personally and/orthroughdelegated supervisors. Knowledge of executive and managerial functions and responsibilities asevidenced byappropriate background of education, specialized training, and progressively responsible experiencein aninspection-oriented organization (prior successful experience indicators may include: key unitleadership position,career field management, prior IG, nuclear background, familiarity with/participation in PEM process).
4. Knowledge of airpower program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operationalevents andmilestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actualevents;knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning andexecution ofmilitary operations and evaluations; knowledge of public information release and denialdeterminations forrequests of IG records (Freedom of Information Act, Official Use Request, Privacy Act, etc.).
5. Skill in analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations of one or more organizationalsegment(s) tomeet program requirements and objectives within available resources; skill in analyzing inspectionreports toidentify relevant issues, identify potential trends, and draw sound conclusions in order to makeappropriaterecommendations.
6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; ability to use standard Air Force office computersandsoftware programs for word processing, slide preparation, database management, staff packagemanagement, andcommunication/correspondence; ability to meet and deal with military and civilian officials at all levelsofGovernment, including experience in interacting with Public Affairs and Congressional staffers; abilitytonegotiate complex issues and maintain good working relations.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

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.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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 .

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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