Job Listing: ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL

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 01 vacancies - Frankfort, KY

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This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General.  The purpose of the position is to inquire into and periodically report to the State Adjutant General on the readiness, discipline, efficiency, economy and morale of military and civilian personnel, equipment and associated management systems within the command.  This position includes performance of the following functions:  training and teaching, assistance, investigations and inspections.  Additionally, it includes maintenance of a dedicated fully automated Inspector General database involving computer skills to support State, National Guard Bureau and Department of the Army trend analysis.

DUTY LOCATION:  Joint Force Headquarters, Kentucky Army National Guard, The Office of the Inspector General, Frankfort, Kentucky.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: THIS IS A CAREER/CAREER-CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT (This is a full-time, non-dual status (competitive) permanent position and does not require National Guard Membership).

Major Duties

Conducts general, special or follow-up Inspector General Inspections to ascertain compliance and/or identify systemic problems and determines root causes. Develops solutions and recommends assignment of responsibility to correct problems to the Adjutant General. Conducts assistance, inquiries or inspections into special functional areas as directed by regulatory guidance or the Adjutant General to include: Intelligence Oversight, Internal Management Control Program, contracting, environmental quality control, Employment Opportunity, military and civilian reprisals, whistle blowing and other matters. Conducts, investigative inquiries and assists the Inspector General in the conduct of formal investigations to substantiate or non-substantiate allegations of impropriety. Conducts informal and formal interviews of complainants, witnesses, subjects and suspects to determine facts, circumstantial evidence, hearsay, documentation or other matters of importance. Assesses unit training and provides confidential observations on unit performance to commanders and the Adjutant General. Assessment criteria includes knowledge, proficiency and understanding of the following training areas: unit Mission Essential Task List, battle focus, long, short and mid-term planning, basic operating systems, Officer and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development, training meetings, training support publications, training schedules, mobilization and deployment plans, state emergency action preparation, Organizational Readiness Evaluations, After Action Reviews and other matters. Implements the Inspector General Action Request System. Receives complaints, allegations or requests for assistance. Researches regulatory guidance (punitive and non-punitive), Department of Defense Directives, policy memorandums, internal standard operating procedures and Department of Defense ethical guidance to identify issues, allegations, and Inspector General appropriateness.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:

1.      Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and

2.      Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required    

       Documents section of this job announcement.

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by Monday, April 07, 2008.

Option A:  Application Manager

To begin, choose one of these options:

·      If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application  Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.

·      If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process: 

Online Questionnaire

To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever one of the links you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org

If you experience difficulties in applying online the following web site is provided:  applicationmanagerhelpdesk@opm.gov

 Option B:  Paper Qualifications Questionnaire

If it is not possible for you to use the Application Manager, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1.    You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2.    Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 – after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.    You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents either by fax, by mail or in person.

·      By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

apply online or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter.  

·     Applying online or fax is the preferred and the most prompt method.  Online, faxed or mailed applications received late will not be considered.  Applications must be received by midnight, Eastern Standard Time (EST) of the close date of the job announcement.

Questions concerning this announcement can be answered by Dianne Sailors, (334) 270-2925, dianne.sailors@us.army.mil or Shirley Deaver, (334) 271-7263, shirley.deaver@us.army.mil.

DO NOT EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION!

WHEN A SELECTION HAS BEEN MADE, AFTER THE CLOSE DATE, A NOTICE WILL BE SENT TO ALL APPLICANTS! 

                Joint Force Headquarters - Alabama National Guard
                Human Resources Office - Delegated Examining Unit
                1720 Dickinson Drive, PO Box 3711
                Montgomery, AL 36109-0711
                USA

Required Documents:

For this job announcement the following documents are required:

Resume/Application
Transcripts - Official/unofficial college transcripts will be accepted.

To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below: Your Optional Application Form (OF) 612, federal resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.  Your document(s) can be submitted electronically using the document upload process, by fax, or by hand-deliver by the close date.  Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number and job announcement number.

Note:  Information regarding how to write a resume and/or apply for Federal employment can be found at www.usajobs.gov.

Contact Information:
Dianne Sailors

Phone: (334)270-2925

Fax: (478)757-3144

Email: dianne.sailors@us.army.mil


Or write:
Alabama National Guard
Human Resources Office
1720 Dickinson Drive
Montgomery, AL 36109-0711

USA

Fax: (478)757-3144


What To Expect Next:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgment email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official.  If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.  When a selection is made, a notice will be sent to all applicants.

Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX:

If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.

Social Security Number


Vacancy Identification Number

The vacancy identification number is:  HB181319

1. Title of Job

ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL
2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address


4. Work Information

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5. Employment Availability

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

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8. Other Information

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9. Languages

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10. Lowest Grade


09
11. Miscellaneous Information

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12. Special Knowledge

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13. Test Location

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14. Veteran Preference Claim

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15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

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16. Availability Date

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17. Service Computation Date

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18. Other Date Information

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19. Job Preference

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20. Occupational Specialties


801 Assistant Inspector General
21. Geographic Availability


1729 Frankfort, KY
22. Transition Assistance Plan

23. Job Related Experience

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24. Personal Background Information

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25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. From the descriptions below, select the one that best describes your education and/or experience to perform the duties of an Assistant Inspector General, GS-1801-09.  (Note:  This same experience must be well-described in the application/resume that you complete and submit in addition to answering this questionnaire).

A. I have one year (12 months or 52 weeks) of full-time (normally 35-40 hours per week) of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal service or outside the federal service conducting general, special or follow-up inspections to ascertain compliance and/or identify systemic problems and determine root causes.
B. I have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., in a related field of study. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester or 27 quarter hours will satisfy the one year study requirement.
C. I have a combination of graduate education (over and above a four year degree) and specialized experience. To combine education and experience, the applicant's total qualifying experience and education will be determined as percentages. The two percentages will be added together and must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
D. I do not possess the education and/or experience described above.

For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form C. Please select only one letter for each item.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

2. Conducted general, special or follow-up inspector general inspections to ascertain compliance and/or identify systemic problems and determined root causes.

3. Developed solutions and recommended assignment of responsibility to correct problems to the higher echelons on inspections and investigations.

4. Served as proponent of the investigation and inspection program.

5. Assisted supervisors in organizational inspection program implementation to include command inspection initial, subsequent and follow-up inspections, staff inspection, staff assistance visits and inspector general inspections.

6. Conducted assistance, inquiries or inspections into special function areas as directed by regulatory guidance to include: Intelligence Oversight, Internal Management Control Program, contracting, environmental quality control, Employment Opportunity, military and civilian reprisals, whistle blowing and other investigated matters.

7. Conducted investigative inquiries and assisted the inspector general in the conduct of formal investigations to substantiate or non-substantiate allegations of impropriety.

8. Conducted informal and formal interviews of complainants, witnesses, subjects and suspects to determine facts, circumstantial evidence, hearsay, documentation, or other matters of importance for investigations.

9. Coordinated with appropriate personnel to gather facts and supporting documentation and/or evidence for investigations and inspections.

10. Ensured interviewees was versed on rights and "non-rights" to include Freedom of Information Action and Privacy Act.

11. Protected the confidentiality of sources and best interests of the higher organization.

12. Maintained restricted files and ensured compliance with existing inspector general regulations on investigations.

13. Completed inquiries and provided sound judgment on substantiation of allegations based on preponderance of credible evidence.

14. Provided the higher echelon with a formal written response to allegations and recommended follow-on action on investigation cases.

15. Assessed company training and provided confidential observations on company performance to supervisors and the higher echelon.

16. Performed proficiently in skills dealing with knowledge and understanding of the following training areas:  unit mission essential task list, battle focus, long, short and mid-term planning, basic operating systems, professional development, training meetings, training support publications, training schedules, mobilization and deployment plans, state emergency action preparation, Organizational Readiness Evaluation, After Action Reviews and other matters.

17. Implemented the inspector general action request system for investigations and inspections.

18. Received complaints, allegations or requests for assistance for investigations and inspections.

19. Researched regulatory guidance (punitive and non-punitive), directives, policy memorandums, internal standard operating procedures and ethical guidance to identify issues, allegations and inspector general appropriateness for investigations.

20. Conducted preliminary analysis to determine case evidence and facts.

21. Established a case file to solve problems and grievances for investigations or refer action to the appropriate organization.

22. Conducted follow-up action on referred investigative cases to ensure completion and appropriate response.

23. Entered functional code and category and other investigative data into database for analysis and determination of trends.

24. Prepared inspector general database statistics and other related reports on investigations and inspections.