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INSPECTOR GENERAL

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
NJ ARNG IG

Summary

This job opportunity is for an INSPECTOR GENERAL, position description D2276P01, within the New Jersey Army National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32.

The purpose of this position is to report to the JFHQ (St) IG on discipline,efficiency, morale, economy, training, and readiness of the State National Guard. Providesassistance to Soldiers, Airmen, and their family members on a wide range of issues and subjects

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this month · Apply by 07/09/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 9, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$105,481 - $137,128 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
NJ-12976519-AR-26-101
Control number
872482300

Duties

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As an INSPECTOR GENERAL, GS-1801-12, you will:

  • Participates in DOD/DA/State inspections, inquiries, and investigations to perform review analysis, evaluation, staffing and coordination
  • Conducts investigations of allegations made and problems or deficiencies identified during the
    course of inspecting JFHQ (State) or unit operations relating to areas assigned
  • Develops/interprets policies and published guidance throughout the JFHQ (St) and to the IG.
  • Evaluates and processes inspection/investigation deficiencies
  • Prepares and reviews periodic and recurring IG reports and analyses of deficiency trends for the
    JFHQ (St) presents these trends to the IG and or JFHQ (St) leadership.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Areas of Consideration:
CAT 3, All New Jersey National Guard members of Army


Selectee must attend IGTC within six (6) months

Must successfully graduate from the U.S. Army Inspector General School and maintain certification in accordance with this regulation, and practice IG attributes as mandatory requirements for continued employment as an Army IG. Any serious criminal activity, to include drug use, will result in the immediate removal of an employee from IG duty and loss of access to IGARS and IGNET". Reference: AR 20-1?

Additional Employment Requirements:
-Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
-May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
-Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
-Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

  • You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions:
Military Grade:
This position requires a minimum military rank of E-7 and a maximum rank of E9 or minimum military rank oF O-3 and a maximum rank of O-5

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments
Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.

*Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)

Qualifications

General Experience:
Experience or knowledge in the following:

  • Collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately
  • Utilizing applicable laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Skilled interpersonal communications, empathy, and effective listening
  • Ability to write reports and presentations
  • Ability to organize thoughts, research materials, and manage case projects
  • Skilled in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws
Specialized Experience:
At least 36 months of experience and training in the following:
  • Inspector General Program principles and practices related to federal civilian, military, and National Guard, operational, administrative and technical programs
  • Conducting investigations and inspections to ensure compliance with agency policies, practices, and regulations.
  • Providing policy, guidance, oversight, and directions for the inspection programs; complaints resolution; Fraud, Waste, and Abuse; strategic plans and programs; and the Commander's Inspection Program.
  • Revising data collection methods or developing new approaches to analyze and evaluate data.
  • Conducting productivity assessments or effectiveness and efficiency program operations

Education

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework
The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

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.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Information Analysis, Oral Communication, and Planning and Evaluating

Army National Guard Units

Agency contact information

Staffing HRO
Email
ng.nj.njarng.list.jfhq-j1-staffing@army.mil
Address
NJJFHQ
3650 Saylors Pond Rd
Fort Dix, NJ 08641
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