INSPECTOR GENERAL

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 knowledge of AF and DOD administrative and inspection policies, procedures, techniques, and practices; experience in managing an inspection oversight function; familiarity with the Air Force Acquisition process and PEM requirements. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of the IG-enterprise, readiness sustainment and SP3 activities.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.??????? Note: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. 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: Knowledge of AF and DOD administrative and inspection policies, procedures, techniques, and practices; experience in managing an inspection oversight function; familiarity with the Air Force Acquisition process and PEM requirements.

Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of the IG-enterprise, readiness sustainment and SP3 activities. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions of an organization personally and/orthrough delegatedsupervisors; ability to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization personally and/orthroughdelegated supervisors.

Knowledge of executive and managerial functions and responsibilities asevidenced byappropriate background of education, specialized training, and progressively responsible experiencein aninspection-oriented organization (prior successful experience indicators may include: key unitleadership position,career field management, prior IG, nuclear background, familiarity with/participation in PEM process).

Knowledge of airpower program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operationalevents andmilestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actualevents;knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning andexecution ofmilitary operations and evaluations; knowledge of public information release and denialdeterminations forrequests of IG records (Freedom of Information Act, Official Use Request, Privacy Act, etc.).

Skill in analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations of one or more organizationalsegment(s) tomeet program requirements and objectives within available resources; skill in analyzing inspectionreports toidentify relevant issues, identify potential trends, and draw sound conclusions in order to makeappropriaterecommendations.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; ability to use standard Air Force office computersandsoftware programs for word processing, slide preparation, database management, staff packagemanagement, andcommunication/correspondence; ability to meet and deal with military and civilian officials at all levelsofGovernment, including experience in interacting with Public Affairs and Congressional staffers; abilitytonegotiate complex issues and maintain good working relations.

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.

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Inspections Directorate (AFIA/IR). Serves as the AFIA/IR authority and consultant to other organizations, to MAJCOMs, and agencies inassigned areas of responsibility. Represents AFIA/IR with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.