Job opening: Inspector General (Title 32) (Permanent)
Salary: $102 622 - 133 406 per year
Published at: Sep 14 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Inspector General (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D2899000 and is part of the VA 192 SUT SQ, National Guard.
Duties
As an Inspector General (Title 32), GS-1801-13, you will perform the below 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.
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. Reviews training recommended by subordinates to assure it is proper and promotes effective operation of the organization as a whole. Approves selection of candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, and mission requirements.
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.
Requirements
- 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 probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
Qualifications
NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification 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. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume.
WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Commissioned Officer (O-1/2nd Lt- O-5/ Lt Co) employed (permanent) in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Air National Guard Male/Female Commissioned Officer (O-1/2nd Lt- O-5/ Lt Co) 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 (O-1/2nd Lt- O-5/ Lt Co)
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience demonstrating a substantial breadth of experience, exceptional maturity, and demonstrated sound judgment.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant musthave at least 24 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:
Experience planning, directing, and managing the programs of the wing Inspector General office.
Experience serving as an independent Inspector General in management of the Air Force Complaints Resolution, IG Investigations, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA), and Whistleblower Reprisal program.
Experience managing, administering, planning, and executing the Inspection System and Commanders Inspection Program.
Experience exercising supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
Education
Contacts
- Address VA 192 SUT SQ
200 Sweeney Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23665
US
- Name: VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO
- Phone: 000000000
- Email: [email protected]
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