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Title 32 CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALARNG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite) CAT 2- Current Army M-Day and Temporary Technicians within ALARNG CAT 3- Applicants willing to become NG T32 DS Technicians and gain ALARNG membership, all current federal employees, all U.S. Citizens

(1) Serves as a specialist to the State IG in processing U.S. Army Inspector General Action Requests (IGARs) and U.S. Air Force Complaints in accordance with AR 20-1 and AFI 90-301 respectively, and other applicable guidance. Independently analyzes each IGAR or complaint to identify specific problem areas, appropriate action or resolution strategy to make appropriate referrals to another agency for follow-on inquiry/investigation, and provides recommendations for corrective action to the IG in accordance with applicable regulations, higher headquarters policies and procedures, and command guidance. This position has the overall goal of assisting with the correcting of injustices and errors and eliminating conditions and practices that are detrimental to the good order, discipline and moral of National Guard personnel and helping to ensure the efficiency, best interest and reputation of the National Guard (NG).

(2) Conducts oversight and quality review for investigations into allegations, ensuring thoroughness, impartiality, and appropriateness of any action taken. Incumbent hears a variety of IG complaints, grievances, inquiries, and/or suggestions at any time from military members (retired and active), civilians, and dependents. Employee determines the nature of the complaint and the specific issues to be addressed. The incumbent analyzes complaints to discern those that fall under the jurisdiction of the IG office and those that fall within the jurisdiction of other authorities. Incumbent appoints Investigating Officers (IOs) to each complaint. Briefs and instructs IOs regarding matters to be investigated and applicable evidence rules. Conducts staff assistance visits to ensure base organizations have an effective complaint resolution program that fosters good communication. Reviews and validates the results of administrative investigations, inquiries, and reviews accomplished by IG appointed investigative officers to determine that adequacy of scope, depth of fact finding, proper use of evidence and reasonableness of conclusions and/or recommendations are in accordance with appropriate guidelines.

(3) As a specialist, the incumbent is responsible for the training and execution for access and use of the web-based U.S. Air Force Inspector General Automatic Case Tracking System (ACTS III) for reporting and recording Inspector General contacts and complaints, the processing of complaints and the recording of complaint resolution within the Air Force Complaint Resolution Process. Trains state level Investigating Officers (IOs) to conduct IG investigations and prepare reports or briefings on findings. Provides unit training and guidance to command and personnel on the process and the procedures for filing IG complaints or IGARs.

(4) Assists in the establishment and implements the Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) program in accordance with United States Army and Air Force Guidance and the applicable requirements and guidelines set out in the Department of Defense (DoD) Hotline program for reporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse complaints.

(5) As required, assists members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard on all matters and concerns related to the application, enforcement or condition of the U.S. Army or Army National Guard or U.S. Air Force or Air National Guard in accordance with regulation/instruction, policies and procedures. Conducts the State's Inspector General Program, ensuring that complaints/issues presented, rightfully belong in the IG process. Resolves issues regarding complaints or IGARs, which are received within the Inspector General Complaints Process and provides assistance on all non-IG matters.

(6) Provides advice on all matters under investigation by the Office of the State Inspector General and conducts or oversees investigations, as required, in effecting a resolution for an IG complaint or IGAR. Conducts recurring/special investigations/inquiries, analyses, and studies as required. Special investigations would include such areas as Intelligence Oversight (IO), Internal Management Control Program (IMCP), Contracting, Environmental Quality Control (EQC), reprisals, or whistle blower cases involving applicable military and civilian personnel and Improper Mental Health Evaluations. Conducts automated database searches as requested by the IG and others to support investigations and inquiries.

(7) Provides assistance and advice to the State Inspector General or Adjutant General, as required, on all matters subject to the jurisdiction of the Office of the State Inspector and as directed by the Adjutant General. Evaluates unit training and provides confidential observations regarding unit performance to commanders, State Inspector General, and the Adjutant General.

(8) Provides assistance with Privacy Act matters relating to the State National Guard in the IG office, which includes Freedom of Information Act responsibilities.

(9) Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• 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.
• Employee must have no record of criminal punishment except for minor offenses or derogatory information contained in IG records as screened by the USAIGA and SAF-IG.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.

MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: CPT
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MAJ

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; knowledge of applicable laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures; skill in interpersonal communications, empathy, and effective listening; ability to organize thoughts, research materials, and manage case projects; skill in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws; ability to enunciate without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communications; ability to write reports and presentation formats; and ability to communicate -orally and in writing- clearly and effectively.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
--Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, court decisions, and issues related to the IG complaints process, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse disclosures, the Freedom of Information Act, and Privacy Act and the skill to apply this knowledge to a variety of difficult and complex work assignments dealing with complex or sensitive investigations of complaints and inquiries.

--Knowledge of various military and civilian programs such as those concerning assignments, promotion, training, pay, equal opportunity/treatment, etc., and skill in applying analytical techniques to issues and customs encountered by the military and civilian work force and investigations of various kinds of complex complaints, inquiries, requests for substantive information concerning Air Force/Army programs and operations, and resolve or recommend appropriate disposition.

--Skill in identifying problems and in developing concrete action plans to solve these problems and advise managers on appropriate courses of action to avoid problem situations.

--Skill in conducting investigations, interviewing, fact finding, and data analysis; approaching individuals who may be fearful, skeptical, or uncooperative during the questioning process of the investigation; establishing rapport with different personality types in order to glean appropriate information pertaining to complaints and allegations, and to resolve complex problems.

--Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare comprehensive reports of investigation, responses to congressional staffers, and make presentations to high level management officials.

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.