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SUPERVISORY INSPECTIONS SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Inspection Agency (FO)

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/09/2026 to 01/26/2026
Salary
$127,141 to - $165,288 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Kirtland AFB, NM
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
8Y-AFPC-12863280-068239-AN
Control number
854083600

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Clarification from the agency

This position is open to internal Air Force, Air Force Inspection Agency (AFIA) personnel only

Duties

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Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to function as a Technical Advisor of Oversight Inspections in the Air Force Inspections Agency, Oversight Directorate. Responsible for administration of directorate activities, including supervising inspectors and directing multifunctional teams conducting Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF)/Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)/Chief of Space Operations(CSO) oversight of all inspection types to include Headquarter Inspections (HQI), Unit Effectiveness Inspections (UEI) for all Air Force and U.S. Space Force Field Operating Agencies, Direct Reporting Units, Department of the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff organizations, Major Commands (MAJCOM) and Field Commands (FLDCOM). Additionally, the directorate performs oversight of MAJCOM and FLDCOM Inspector General (IG) teams conducting UEIs, HQIs, and Readiness Exercises. Work performed in this position supports the HQUSAF-level functions of the Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Provides technical guidance, advisory support, policy, and direction for programs such as the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS); Personnel Reliability Assurance Program; Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Program; and Strategic Plans and Programs. To serve as a first level supervisor and Technical Advisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Oversight Directorate.

DUTIES:

  1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Oversight Directorate, ensuring that all activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
  2. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
  3. Performs technical duties as Inspection Team Chief, Team Lead, or Inspector roles as assigned on Oversight Inspections.
  4. Prepares, edits, reviews, and approves written memoranda and final reports.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. - (cont'd)
  • (Cont'd) - Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
  • "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions for General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series, 1801.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of AFIS to include leadership experience in unit effectiveness inspections, headquarter inspections and directed inspections or similar assessment programs such as those used in operational or developmental testing; expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative management methods and thorough understanding of how programs are administered to select and apply appropriate measurement techniques to evaluate program effectiveness and results; thorough 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 direct the assessments and inspections of Air and Space Force-wide policies, programs, and procedures of Air Force programs and processes.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  • Demonstrated expert knowledge of AFIS to include leadership experience in unit effectiveness inspections, headquarter inspections and directed inspections or similar assessment programs such as those used in operational or developmental testing.
  • Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative management methods and thorough understanding of how programs are administered to select and apply appropriate measurement techniques to evaluate program effectiveness and results.
  • Thorough 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 direct the assessments and inspections of Air and Space Force-wide policies, programs, and procedures of Air Force programs and processes.
  • Exceptional skills in project management, gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts, drawing conclusions, conducting analysis, applying of a wide range of qualitative/quantitative methods for use in the assessment and improvement of Air Force processes; devising recommended solutions, and package and communicate conclusions effectively in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making in the assessment and improvement of Air Force processes.
  • Demonstrated advanced interpersonal skills to diplomatically, convincingly, professionally, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy in written and oral communication present issues and recommendations and promote effective working relationships, some of which may be contentious in nature.
  • Ability to manage/lead specialized teams of diverse civilian and military employees (from GS-7 to GS-15 and E-7 to O-6) and oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of the AirForce inspection program that impacts Department of the Air Force (DAF), MAJCOM/FLDCOM, and Field Operating Agencies (FOA)/Direct Reporting Units (DRU) personnel.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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