Assistant Inspector General

Duties As a ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL-TITLE 5, GS-1801-9, you will conduct Inspector General inspections to ascertain compliance and/or identify systemic problems. Develop solutions and recommend assignment of responsibility to correct problems. Serve as a subject matter expert of the State Organizational Inspection Program for the State IG and assist unit commanders in OIP implementation. Conduct assistance, inquiries, or inspections into special functional areas. Conduct inquiries and assist the Inspector General to conduct formal investigations. Conduct interviews of complainants, witnesses, subjects, and suspects to determine facts, circumstantial evidence, hearsay, documentation, or other matters of importance. Protect the confidentiality of sources and best interests of the State Command and Army/Air National Guard. Maintain restricted files and ensure compliance with existing regulations. Assess unit training and provide confidential observations on unit performance to commanders and the Adjutant General. Maintain proficiency with and administer the Inspector General Action Request (IGARS) and the Automated Case Tracking (ACTS) Systems. Receive complaints, allegations, or requests for assistance. Research regulatory guidance, DOD Directives, policy memorandums, internal standard operating procedures, and DOD ethical guidance to identify issues, allegations, and IG appropriateness. Conduct preliminary analysis to determine evidence and facts. Establish a case file to solve problems or refer action to the appropriate agency. Conduct follow-up action on referred cases to ensure completion and appropriate response. Identify and enter the areas of concern into the Inspector General database for analysis and determination of trends. Prepare database statistics and reports. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5232P01 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, . Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be subject to furlough actions. Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility. This position is located on a tobacco free facility. Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Must have no record of criminal punishment except for minor offenses or derogatory information contained in IG records as screened by the USAIGA and SAF-IG. Must attend and successfully complete the Headquarters, Department of the Army Inspector General Course and the Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General Inspector General Training Course for Investigations and successfully complete the Department of the Army Inspector General Refresher training as required by The Inspector General of the Army, and the Air Force Worldwide Training Conferences as required for refresher training. Applicants referred for consideration will be subject to a database check against the Army Inspector General Action Request (IGARS) and the Air Force Complaints Resolution (ACTS) databases to screen for adverse information, substantiated allegations, and ongoing IG investigations. NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of military missions, service structures, and organizational functions. Experience with the military inspection programs. Experience developing training materials and instructing others in the basic inspector general program procedures. Experience with inspector general investigations. Experience preparing reports, responses to congressional staffers, and presentations. Experience interpreting and executing policies using general guidelines and precedents. Experience compiling, reconciling, correlating, or analyzing data from various sources. Experience identifying and developing solutions, implementing corrective actions, and providing realistic data for leadership to improve operational mission plans. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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 ( ). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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 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 qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click . 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference". You can locate the SF 15 at 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work sc