About the Position: Serves as an Inspector General (IG) within the Assistance Division, Department of the Army Inspector General Agency.

Duties

Conduct high priority sensitive inquiries directed by the Assistance Division Chief, and investigations directed by The Inspector General. Conduct investigative actions to collect necessary evidence, to include documentation and witness statements. Evaluate the sufficiency of evidence collected. Prepare formal reports of investigation and investigative inquiry. Review and prepare case correspondence to include routine administrative office forms. Prepare Reports of Investigative Inquiry, briefings, and executive summaries. Review of alleged impropriety, efficacy, or advisability of entire programs, work methods or procedures, and regulatory requirements. Recommend whether the matter is appropriate for an investigative inquiry, formal investigation, assistance, or teaching and training. Determine the appropriate form in which statements will be obtained (e.g., interviews, sworn testimony).

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.
• You may be expected to travel up to 40% for this position.
• Must be able to obtain an Inspector General (IG) certificate from the Inspector General School upon completion of the three week IG Training. Incumbent is subject to removal if unable to obtain certification at the end of training.
• Applicants referred for consideration will be subject to a database check against the Army Inspector General Action Request (IGARS) database to screen for substantiated and ongoing IG investigations. See Additional Information.
• This position requires the incumbent to attend and pass the Inspector General School.
• Must be able to maintain IG credentials.
• 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-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 MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority 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: conducting investigative actions to collect necessary evidence; preparing formal complaint reports; and determining appropriate course of action on submitted formal inquiries. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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: Information ManagementInvestigatory AnalysisWriting 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-12).

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