Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Plans, directs, and manages the programs of the wing/center Inspector General office. Manages IG programs designed to independently assess and report a unit's readiness, economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and state of discipline to execute assigned missions
• Serves as the commander's principal advisor on Air Force Complaints Resolution and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) programs
• Oversees the operation and management of Self-Assessment, Exercise, and Inspection programs.
• Represents the Inspector General office and programs with a variety of wing/center and functional area organizations.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a TS clearance.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position is a drug tested position
• A Master’s degree or equivalent experience in public management, administration or criminal justice is desired but not mandatory.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position may require travel, subject to 30 Temporary Duty Assignment days a year
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• This position requires a high degree of discretion due to access to sensitive information.
• A Master’s degree or equivalent experience in public management, administration or criminal justice is desired but not mandatory
• IAW AF guidance, incumbent must complete the Installation Inspector General Training Course (IIGTC) within 90 days of appointment
• Must complete the USAF Basic Inspectors Course for the Commanders Inspection Program within 90 days of assignment;
• IG appointees for nuclear-capable units will complete the USAF Nuclear Inspector Course within 180 days of assignment. Successful completion of other courses will be accomplished IAW applicable DoD and AF regulations

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience must include developing policy, goals and objectives that integrate IG programs to comply with AF and DoD objectives; Reviews and assigns a variety of IG complaints, grievances, or inquiries that cover a diverse range of complex subjects and allegations; Manages self-assessment and/ or staff assistance visits (SAV), and ensures detailed and comprehensive reports with any corrective action taken are presented to the wing/center commander.. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Master's degree or equivalent experience in public management, administration, or criminal justice is desired.
- 3 years of experience directly advising or supporting senior military or US governmental leaders
- 6 years of supervisory/leadership experience, including 1 year overseeing an independent cross-organizational program
- 4 years of experience managing or supporting Air Force inspection, complaints, or FWA programs desired.
- 4 years of experience conducting or overseeing investigations involving complex, sensitive, or multi-agency issues desired.

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:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of complex inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices; as well as knowledge of Public Laws, Executive Orders, DoD Regulations, Air Force Instructions, administrative and legal procedures, and other decisions/standards related to agency activities and IG programs sufficient to conduct interviews, inspections, and investigations to analyze the nature of the complaint and specific issues to be addressed.
2. Knowledge of Air Force, MAJCOM, and installation program goals and objectives; IG functions, operations, policies, procedures, and practices; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; and the relationship of various installation entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
3. Knowledge of personnel management, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Skill in assessing program needs to accomplish goals and objectives, evaluate program status, and recommend or implement solutions for improvement.
5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization; and to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing; as well as using tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise/inform on complicated, sensitive, and
occasionally controversial issues.

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.

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.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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.