About the Position: Serves as an Inspector General for the Preliminary Investigations Branch (Assistant Inspector General (IG)), in the U. S. Army Inspector General Agency's Investigations Division (DAIG-IN). Provides investigation and administrative support to DAIG-IN.

Duties

Analyze incoming complaints and determine whether the allegations have actionable evidence. Recommend disposition of complaint analysis activities based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty, and requirements of assignments. Regularly represent the Division in making appropriate notifications and coordinating investigative activities with senior-level managers and senior officials within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Review closure reports, coordinates for or conducts preparation and editing of reports summarizing these investigations for U.S. Army Inspector General Agency’s Investigations Division (DAIG-IN) and makes appropriate notifications. Monitor the progress of appropriate open inquiries / investigations against Army Senior Officials being conducted by outside agencies. Advise DAIG-IN leadership on case-related matters and provides guidance to field IGs worldwide. Review DAIG-IN correspondence and reports for administrative correctness. Prepare reports on investigation conducted by the Division and outside agencies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Travel Required: Up to 10% Business Travel may be required.
• Successful completion of The Inspector General School is required.
• Applicants referred for consideration will be subject to a database check against the Army’s IGARS database to screen for substantiated and ongoing IG investigations.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes monitoring correspondence involving investigations and complaints received against senior officials; informing Inspectors Generals on active investigations; identifying appropriate course of action for incoming complaints; and preparing reports on investigation-related matters for senior officials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Decision MakingInformation ManagementWriting Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HT-W303AA HQDA US ARMY INSPECTOR GENERAL AGCY DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk