THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INSPECTOR GENERAL (T32), Position Description Number D2899000 and is part of the AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: 117th ARW, BIRMINGHAM, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: COL M. ADAMS

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. (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. Enhances openness and approachability by conducting or participating in official public meetings, newcomers' sessions, commander's calls, staff meetings and other installation or unit gatherings. Meets with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.
• 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at (800) 864-6264 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: MAJ MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: LT COL *Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE 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: 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. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION: -Knowledge of the functions of the Inspector General and functional interrelationships among command missions, programs, systems, procedures, and activities; plus, the regulatory framework in which they operate, to develop and implement command-wide policies, programs, and procedures, and develop strategies for handling varied complex issues such as congressional, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse complaints, IG complaints, and allegations against senior officials. -Knowledge of investigative techniques, principles, and procedures to direct or conduct investigations of allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse or other complaints of wrongdoing or inappropriate behavior on the part of Federal and State activities. -Knowledge of the mission, functions, programs, policies, structure, and operational capabilities of the wing/delta in order to oversee and direct the multifaceted exercise and evaluation program and determine unit effectiveness and sustainability through internal and external audits, reviews, exercises, and analyses. -Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; recognize and resolve discrepancies; and modify established approaches, methods or procedures to improve data gathering and analysis techniques. -Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. -Knowledge of Federal, DoD, AF, NGB, state, and local emergency management agencies, laws, directives, policies, plans, and procedures for implementing the emergency management program; and knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and exercise assessments. -Skill in planning and conducting interviews, inspections, investigations, and exercises. -Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

Education

Generally, not applicable.

Contacts

• Address AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing 5401 East lake blvd Birmingham, AL 35217-3595 US
• Name: Michael Adams
• Phone: 205-714-2686
• Email: [email protected]