About the Position: The U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, headquartered in North Chicago, IL, is a jointly staffed command, staffed by representatives of all branches of the Armed Forces. The command, through its 65 military processing locations (Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS)/Remote Processing Stations (RPS)), determines whether applicants are qualified for enlistment based on standards set by each of the services. Position will be filled on a permanent basis.

Duties

Liaison with internal/external personnel to disseminate information concerning assigned programs. Conduct Inspector General (IG) inspections encompassing all facets of operational processing and DoD Military Enlistment Testing Program. Analyze subordinate elements use of automated data systems. Utilize standardized IG procedures to accomplish mission. Identify deficiencies with assigned programs and recommend corrective actions. Utilize IG inspection processes to determine problems. Compile inspection results/management analysis for review by the Command. Compose finalized IG reports. Provide guidance to command staff on adherence to Internal Review Directives. Brief senior management on inspection results/findings/recommendations. Train subordinate staff on program requirements/processes. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. If filled at the GS-09 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under supervision.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has been designated as non-critical sensitive as defined in DoD 5200.2-R, and requires you to possess, or obtain and maintain for the duration of employment, a Secret security clearance.
• This position requires you to have successfully graduated from the DoD Inspector General School within 6 months of assignment and maintain certification in accordance with AR 20-1 dated 3-July-2012.
• Travel is required approximately 50% of the time, travel is throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico.

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. Current 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) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople 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 education and/or 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. Requirements for GS-09 Level: Experience required: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled such as: Assisting higher graded Inspector General (IG) staff with inspections to aid in making recommendations for improvement of testing standards; Providing team members with operational and automation information data to ensure all areas are adhering to Internal Review directives; Drafting IG reports in proper format; Training subordinate staff to ensure that recruiting service mission is not interrupted; Conducting briefings to staff to convey IG findings/recommendations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below: Education Substitution for Specialized Experience: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position (i.e., Law, Auditing, Public Administration. Business Management, or Business Administration or a related field). (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts) Requirements for GS-11 Level: Experience required: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled such as: Conducting Inspector General (IG) inspections that encompass all facets of operational processing and DoD Military Enlistment Testing Program to make recommendations for improvement of accession processing and testing standards; Inspecting and evaluating computer systems usage and security to ensure that only command authorized software is installed; Providing team members with operational and technical processing interpretation to ensure adherence to governing regulations; Researching, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating data to make appropriate recommendations on Inspector General issues; Preparing reports, in accordance with Inspector General standards, that compile information retrieved during IG investigations/inspections. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below: Education Substitution for Specialized Experience: Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university, in a related field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position (i.e., Law, Auditing, Public Administration. Business Management, or Business Administration or a related field). (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts). OR Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information AnalysisMission ExecutionOral CommunicationWriting Time in Grade Requirement GS-09: 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-07). Time in Grade Requirement GS-11: 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-09). If you are a current, Federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series and grade in your work experience(s) on your resume submission and/or upload supporting documentation (within-grade increase SF50) to show that you meet time-in-grade requirement. In addition, if your step reflects, '00' you must include your current salary for each position.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

In order to qualify for this position, based on your education, education substitution, or combination of education and experience, you must have either completed the education requirement, or will complete this requirement within 30 days from the closing date of this announcement. If you will not complete this requirement within 30 days from the closing date of this announcement, you will be rated as Not Qualified for this position.

You must provide appropriate documentation to reflect when you will meet the education requirement. Appropriate documentation includes: (1) Resume indicating your projected completion/graduation date; (2) Transcripts indicating your projected completion/graduation date; (3) A letter signed by the institution's registrar indicating your projected completion/graduation date.

Contacts

• Address BR-W37NAA US ARMY MIL ENTRANCE PROCESSING CMD DO NOT MAIL North Chicago, IL 60064 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk