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INSPECTOR GENERAL-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

"Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment".

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a continuity source ensuring full Inspector General {IG) capability with respect to all practical, technical
and managerial phases of the IG office work.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/10/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 10, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$146,632 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 4
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
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
AFMC-180104-13004057-TLA
Control number
875997500

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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  • This position provides technical and/or administrative direction to one or more subordinates, but occupies less than the required minimum of the position's time
  • Plans, directs, and manages the programs of the of the center Inspector General office
  • As a significant responsibility, critical recruitment level of emphasis, and performance on a regular recurring basis serves as the commander's principal advisor on Air Force Complaints Resolution program
  • 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • This posn 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
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance as a condition of employment.
  • A 1 yr supervisory probationary period is required if not previously met.
  • THIS POSITION HAS BEEN DESIGNATED FOR DRUG TESTING. IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO URINALYSIS TESTING PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT AND YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM URINALYSIS TESTING AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
  • 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
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
  • This position requires a high degree of discretion due to access to sensitive information.
  • 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 Inspector General Training Course for Inspections (IGTC-1), the IG Training Course-Complaints Resolution (IGTC-Q) within 90 days after assignment.
  • and complete all necessary requirements to achieve certification within 6 months of appointment.Successful completion of other courses will be accomplished IAW applicable DoD and AF regulations.

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to at least the next lower broadband (NH-03), equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13), or equivalent in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include 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, DoW 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. Knowledge of Air Force, MAJCOM, and wing/center/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.

Ideal Candidate (statement is placed within the announcement):
-Current and/or prior IG experience with Department of War (DoW)
- Ability to use data analytics and visualization tools to proactively identify systemic issues, trends, and anomalies across the organization. This goes beyond simple trend analysis and allows for predictive insights into potential problem areas before they escalate.
- Formal training and experience in conflict mediation and alternative dispute resolution to effectively address tense situations, facilitate constructive dialog between parties, and find common ground to potentially resolve issues at the lowest possible level.
- Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) / Lean Six Sigma Expertise

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, DoW 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. Establishes, implements, and monitors formal metrics and review systems to measure unit efficiency, assure government standards are met, and maintain the overall economy and quality of center operations.
4. Researches, interprets, and applies guidelines to develop center-level policies and objectives that align the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS) and Complaints Resolution programs with higher headquarters' goals.
5. Organizes workflow, establishes performance priorities, manages staff training, and holds accountability for the decisions, work products, and self-assessment activities of employees.
6. Investigates, frames, and resolves complex allegations of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA), gross mismanagement, or violations of law across diverse functional areas (e.g., logistics, personnel, finance).
7. Oversees the planning and execution of short-, mid-, and long-term inspection, self-assessment, and staff assistance programs to evaluate unit readiness, compliance, and discipline.
8. Implements the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS) and Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) through specialized audits, surveys, and exercises to gauge leadership effectiveness and unit culture.
9. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with senior leadership, higher headquarters, and external agencies while promoting IG approachability through public briefings and commander's calls.

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

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

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.

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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.

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.

Air Force Materiel Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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  • US Citizen

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Email
AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address
AF Test Center
6437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
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