INSPECTOR GENERAL

This position is open to applicants Area 1 and 3 applicants ONLY.

AREA 1: Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent, indefinite and term personnel of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard AREA 2: All current Career Conditional/Career Status Federal Employees and Reinstatement Eligibles AREA 3: Open to Public (Nationwide) - United States Citizens AREA 4: Exception Area: All On-board T5 in the USPF&O Security Clearance/Background Check requirements: In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.

Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.

Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume.

Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - Please send all inquires to [email protected] In addition, nomination package for the IG must be reviewed by National Guard Bureau and Department of Army Inspector General and will be subject to a database check against the Army Inspector General Action Request and the Air Force Complaints Resolution databased to screen for adverse information, substantiated allegations, and ongoing IG investigations prior to official offer.

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: GS-12: Do you possess least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent experience and education involving a thorough knowledge of Army Inspector General (IG) systems, regulatory processes, and compliance requirements; and skill in developing inspection plans and follow-up programs. Experience must demonstrate expertise in the specialization sufficient to provide technical direction to otherwise competent workers in conducting inspections, inquiries, and investigations.

This includes experience determining courses of action when difficult and questionable phases of organizational deficiencies or systemic malfunctions are found. Experience must require significant and concrete work accomplishments (such as special projects, working groups, or investigative assignments) involving senior-level interpersonal contacts and direct coordination with commanders to resolve controversial issues.

Additionally, candidates must have experience in dealing with management principles and staff responsibility for the IG database management, budget administration, and trend analysis functions required by this position.

As a INSPECTOR GENERAL, GS-1801-12, duties include: 1. Participates in DOD/DA/DAF State inspections, inquiries, and investigations to perform review, analysis, evaluation, staffing and coordination. During on-site visit, conducts interviews and data gathering assignments in the administrative and management areas. Analyzes assigned area to identify procedural deficiencies and compliance with regulatory procedures.

Explains Army systems, procedures and processes as they relate to problem areas to improve operations and accomplish command objectives. 2. Conducts investigations of allegations made and problems or deficiencies identified during the course of inspecting State or unit operations relating to areas assigned.

Processes complaints and requests for assistance emanating from personnel within the State and investigates or inquires to substantiate alleged or suspected instances of non-compliance of individuals or organization with laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, or other mandatory regulatory requirements. Deals directly with the commanders and upper level leadership in the resolution of problems and complaints. Maintains, controls, and follows-up on each case until resolved and closed.

Prepares reports analyzes trends for the IG and State leadership. Serves as an instructor/facilitator in explaining Army or Air IG systems, procedures, and processes as they relate to problem areas in inspected functions and activities. 3. Develops/interprets policies and published guidance throughout the State and to the IG. Evaluates and processes inspection/investigation deficiencies.

Determines responsiveness of organizational replies and adequacy of response/corrective actions taken on reported deficiencies resulting from reports of general, procurements and technical inspections/ inquires/investigation. Participates in developing course of action to assist all levels of management across functional lines throughout the State and higher headquarters for resolution of controversial issues/problems.

Manages a follow-up program for reported deficiencies through contacts within DOD/DA/DAF/State/IG offices/Internal Review/AAA/AFAA inspecting agencies, commands and activities. Performs long range planning and analysis, systematically researches, collects, organizes, and analyzes pertinent data to determine and identify major systemic issues. Examines and analyzes data and narrative information.

Portrays results in terms of functionally related issues and performs problem and trend analysis to provide an assessment to The Adjutant General, leadership and staff. 4. Prepares and reviews periodic and recurring IG reports and analyses of deficiency trends for the State and presents these trends to the IG and state leadership.

Assists MTOE, TDA or UMD Commanders by providing timely information and guidance and working proactively to correct systemic problems which impact mission support, Soldiers or Airmen and command readiness. Conducts special and follow-up inspections, inquiries, and investigations as directed by the IG. Manages the Army and Air Force IG data bases for case entry, performing IG inquiries and special inspections in areas of concern as directed by The Adjutant General.

• Reviews pre-deployment individual and unit checklists to insure regulatory compliance.
• Develops and updates internal office protocol and guidelines.
• Manages internal office budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.