Inspector General (Title 5) (Permanent)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Inspector General (Title 5) (Permanent), Position Description Number T5231P02 and is part of the VA Inspector General, National Guard.

What you will do

• Serves as a specialist to the State/JFHQ 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

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):

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents: Most recent SF-50 for current federal technicians.
• 3.Transcripts: If using education as a substitute for specialized experience.
• Priority Placement Program 1.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and Help National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)-Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming DOD Retained Grade Preference must submit the following documentation:-Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist-RIF change-to-lower-grade notice-SF-50 reflecting the RIF change to a lower grade.
• Veterans Preference (Applicants must submit documentation for Veterans Preference.
• If no documents are provided the agency cannot establish Veterans Preference and will not begiven preference.) If you are claiming veterans' preference, please submit the following documents.
• Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail.
• Veterans claiming 5-point veterans' preference must submit legible copy of yourDD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge.
• 5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
• 30% Disabled Veterans must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
• Other 10-point Preference Eligible must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge and provide documentation of your other10-point preference.
• If claiming 10 point preference, you must provide required documentation described on the back of theSF-15 which proves that you are entitled to such preference.
• 10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
• If you are a current active-duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification.
• Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin.
• Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel off ices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
• These documents must be submitted for your application to be considered complete.
• If you do not submit all the above referenced documents your application WILL NOT be forwarded to the nominating official.
• If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your application can and will be disqualified.
• Please follow all instructions carefully.
• Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications.
• If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).