Job opening: SENIOR OFFICIAL INVESTIGATOR
Salary: $155 700 - 183 500 per year
Published at: Sep 13 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to conduct complaint analyses, inquiries and investigations of Air Force Senior Officials (General Officers, Senior Executive Service Civilians, and Political Appointees) as directed by the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Air Force Inspector General.
Duties
- Plan, organize and execute investigations of Air Force Senior Officials.
- Plan, organize and conduct analysis of complaints against Air Force Senior Officials.
- Plan, organize and execute inquiries into special interest areas as defined by the Secretary, Chief of Staff and/or The Inspector General of the Air Force.
- Serves as a SAF/IG representative regarding highly complex senior official investigative matters.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
- 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Government Travel card unless exempt.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes conducting sensitive and complex administrative inquiries related to fraud, waste, and mismanagement, and a wide variety of matters of interest to regulations by senior officials related to programs and operations throughout the organization. Analyze complaints to identify relevant issues; analyze evidence, including ordering and weighing evidence. Meet and deal with military and civilian officials at all levels of Government, including experience in dealing with Members of Congress and their staffs. Determine appropriate appellate channels for complaints in the area of Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Knowledge of the Inspector General Act, the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.
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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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 . Mastery in conducting sensitive and complex administrative inquiries related to fraud, waste, and mismanagement, and a wide variety of matters of interest to regulations by senior officials related to programs and operations throughout the Air Force.
2. Broad, current knowledge of Air Force organizations, functions, authorities, and lines of command and how they relate to the legislative and executive branches of Government. Knowledge must cut across the entire spectrum of Air Force programs, operations, and management.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the Joint Ethics Regulation; knowledge of the UCMJ and statutes especially relating to l 0 U.S.C. l 034 Whistleblower Protections. Must have the ability to identify matters requiring criminal investigation; some knowledge of contracting law and regulations; and knowledge of personnel laws and regulations.
4. Knowledge of Air Force and DoD administrative and investigative policies, procedures, techniques, practices; ability to analyze complaints to identify relevant issues; ability to analyze evidence, including ordering and weighing evidence, and the ability to draw sound conclusions to make appropriate recommendations. Knowledge of administrative investigation report writing requirements.
5. Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Equal Opportunity and Treatment, Military Equal Opportunity, and Military and civilian personnel management policies.
6. Ability to communicate complex issues clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing with complainants, witnesses, and subjects using a high degree of diplomacy and understanding. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision and guidance to meet established schedules for projects and issues, as well as, short notice and intense suspense to satisfy congressional, White House and senior Air Force leadership
requirements.
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.
Contacts
- Address HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon
1720 Air Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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