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INSPECTOR GENERAL SPECIALIST

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

The primary purpose of this position is: To manage the plans and programs of the Agency to meet SAF/IG, Air Force, and DoD mission objectives and ensure continuous evaluation of assigned units. The position serves as an inspector and technical advisor to the Division Chief, Director, and Commander on matters pertaining to the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS).

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Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/30/2026 to 02/13/2026
Salary
$107,592 to - $139,871 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
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
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
8Y-AFPC-12876695-086401-SOB
Control number
856042200

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Clarification from the agency

The Area of Consideration is limited to Air Force Internal personnel only.

Duties

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  1. MAJCOM IG inspector and Subject Matter Expert related to planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of complex activities for the Agency's Inspection Program, unit's manpower, unit guidance, and Airmen's Time Evaluation Programs, both virtually and in-person.
  2. Integrates and directs Agency planning activities.
  3. Support management of the integration of multi-disciplinary resources necessary to support Agency tasks and projects.
  4. Performs thorough analysis of unit capabilities versus inspection requirements to determine the most efficient inspection approaches to minimize costs and maximize unit resource management.
  5. Represents the IG with a variety of installation, functional area, and federal organizations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • A security clearance may be required
  • 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
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Be able to perform regular TDYs and travel by military or commercial air when required.
  • Be able to perform occasional overtime while being required to work in a variety of facilities and outside locations under various weather conditions.
  • MAJCOM/FLDCOM, FOA or AF level inspector experience highly desired.
  • AF Inspector General Training Course (IGTC) graduate highly desired.
  • Master Processing Officer (Black Belt or Green Belt) Continuous Process Improvement experience highly desired.
  • 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.
  • Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
  • This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee’s return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.
  • When an obligated position is filled, the selected employee is required to sign an agreement acknowledging that (s)he is aware of the obligation and accepts the fact that (s)he may be displaced under reduction in force procedures at a later time.

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, 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and issues related to or impacting the Air Force Inspection System, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse disclosures, the Freedom of Information Act, and Privacy Act and the skill to apply this knowledge to a variety of institutionally high risk work assignments dealing with complex and often sensitive inspections activities; Knowledge of multiple military and civilian programs including but not limited to those concerning assignments, promotions, training, pay, equal opportunity/treatment, etc., and skill in applying analytical and investigative techniques to issues and customs encountered in the organization and civilian work force, such as those concerning assignments, promotion, training, pay, equal opportunity/treatment; and investigations of various kinds of complex discoveries, inquiries, requests, and resolve or recommend appropriate disposition following Continual Evaluation and Inspections efforts; knowledge of thoroughly conducting inspections, including but not limited to: interviewing, fact finding, and data analysis with the understanding many issues carry significant risk of public disclosure and Congressional involvement due to the very public nature of the organization; approaching individuals who may be fearful, skeptical, or uncooperative during the questioning process of the investigation; and in establishing rapport with all personality types and a diverse population in order to glean appropriate information pertaining to complaints and allegations.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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:

  • Knowledge of the functions of the Inspector General and interrelationships among field operating agencies, direct reporting units, major command and subordinate unit missions, programs, systems, procedures, and activities; including the regulatory and policy framework.
  • Knowledge and practical experience of theory, principles, methods, practices and techniques of a variety of inspections to include support on DOD driven "By-Law" programs.
  • Extensive knowledge in all major functional areas of the AF inspection system with emphasis on inspection of MAJCOM/FLDCOM, DRU, FOA, Center and NAF, scheduling and gate-keeping for all DOD and AF inspections, Commander's Inspection Program, and self-assessment programs.
  • Knowledge of the complex interrelationships of the many levels of decision-making authority within the DoD inspection enterprise.
  • Skill to analyze problems, establish objectives, carry out projects, assess and evaluate inspection guidance content.
  • Ability to manage/lead specialized teams of diverse employees to oversee the overall planning, direction and timely execution of inspection programs.

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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

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.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

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.

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.

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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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