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Summary

Inspector General Position

Reviews, analyzes, conducts investigations and inquiries originating in and passing through the SAF/IG Complaints Resolution Directorate.

Establishes continuous, efficient, and successful information flow between this directorate and external agencies, MAJCOMs, lower-level Inspectors General offices on complaints resolution requirements.

Accomplishes comprehensive assessments and evaluations of the goals and objectives of The Office of the Inspector General in relationship to long-range planning initiatives to more effectively and efficiently accomplish TIG's mission.

Requirements Conditions of employment:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Experience conducting investigations is highly desired.
• Experience writing reports of investigation is highly desired.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air while in temporary duty status to attend conferences and meetings.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
• A master's degree or equivalent experience in public management, administration or criminal justice is desired.
• Completion of appropriate professional military education course(s) is desired.
• The employee is required to complete the Installation Inspector General Training Course (IIGTC) no later than 90 day after selection.
• Employee must be able to acquire and maintain a Secret (S) clearance access in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

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, 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of DoD and AF organizations, functions, authorities, and lines of command and knowledge of AF and DoD administrative and investigative policies, procedures, techniques, and practices. Knowledge must cut across the entire spectrum of DoD and AF programs, operations, and management. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:

• Thorough, current knowledge of DoD and AF organizations, functions, authorities, and lines of command. Knowledge must cut across the entire spectrum of DoD and AF programs, operations, and management.
• Knowledge of AF and DoD administrative and investigative policies, procedures, techniques, and practices.
• Skill in preparing effective written communications, analyses, and investigative reports. Ability to deliver briefings and conduct educational seminars.
• Ability to analyze complaints to identify relevant issues; ability to analyze evidence, and the ability to draw sound conclusions to make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to meet and deal with military and civilian officials at all levels of government, including experience in interacting with Public Affairs and Congressional staff members.
• Ability to use standard office computer programs for word processing, slide presentations, database management, staff package management, and communication.

Job Description

Inspector General Position

Reviews, analyzes, conducts investigations and inquiries originating in and passing through the SAF/IG Complaints Resolution Directorate.

Establishes continuous, efficient, and successful information flow between this directorate and external agencies, MAJCOMs, lower-level Inspectors General offices on complaints resolution requirements.

Accomplishes comprehensive assessments and evaluations of the goals and objectives of The Office of the Inspector General in relationship to long-range planning initiatives to more effectively and efficiently accomplish TIG's mission.

Requirements Conditions of employment:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Experience conducting investigations is highly desired.
• Experience writing reports of investigation is highly desired.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air while in temporary duty status to attend conferences and meetings.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
• A master's degree or equivalent experience in public management, administration or criminal justice is desired.
• Completion of appropriate professional military education course(s) is desired.
• The employee is required to complete the Installation Inspector General Training Course (IIGTC) no later than 90 day after selection.
• Employee must be able to acquire and maintain a Secret (S) clearance access in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

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, 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of DoD and AF organizations, functions, authorities, and lines of command and knowledge of AF and DoD administrative and investigative policies, procedures, techniques, and practices. Knowledge must cut across the entire spectrum of DoD and AF programs, operations, and management. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:

• Thorough, current knowledge of DoD and AF organizations, functions, authorities, and lines of command. Knowledge must cut across the entire spectrum of DoD and AF programs, operations, and management.
• Knowledge of AF and DoD administrative and investigative policies, procedures, techniques, and practices.
• Skill in preparing effective written communications, analyses, and investigative reports. Ability to deliver briefings and conduct educational seminars.
• Ability to analyze complaints to identify relevant issues; ability to analyze evidence, and the ability to draw sound conclusions to make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to meet and deal with military and civilian officials at all levels of government, including experience in interacting with Public Affairs and Congressional staff members.
• Ability to use standard office computer programs for word processing, slide presentations, database management, staff package management, and communication.