Inspections Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Patrick AFB, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to administer the Inspector General (IG) Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) under the leadership of the Director of Inspections. Supports the unit/installation commander in the development, review, and full assessment of organization status as it relates to achieving maximum readiness. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties, however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedules will be so aligned to allow the individual to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends. Position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance as designated by security access requirement (SAR) code. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY). May be required to work overtime to meet special workload demands. The employee must meet and maintain training requirements as outlined in applicable DoD and AF regulations. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the analysis and improvement of program effectiveness or the involvement of complex management processes and systems.
• Knowledge of unit/installation mission requirements, vulnerabilities, operational and computer security policies, inspection program goals and objectives, internal controls, and operations of a wide variety of organizations
• Knowledge of DoD, Joint, and AF policies, instructions, and regulations directing the management of the unit/installation CCIP program, and governing operations and plans programs.
• Knowledge of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, and qualitative and/or quantitative methods sufficient to gather and analyze facts, identify trends, and draw conclusions.
• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of CCIP and inspection/exercise program operations.
• Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors, technical experts, and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, interrelationships, inspection activities, internal controls, and work procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both oraly and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This request includes superior qualifications consideration
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
• Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application.
• A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).
• Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates a unit/installation CCIP to facilitate positive working relationships and effective communication with assigned organizations.
• Prepares annual inspection plans which include evaluations of the effectiveness of the unit/installation, subordinate units, and programs.
• Administers the CCIP Dashboard and Commander's Inspection Management Board (CIMB).
• Analyzes, reviews, and fully implements higher-headquarters regulations and executes supplementary unit/installation inspection guidance.
• Represents the wing/independent group in a wide variety of assessment functions at meetings, in working groups, and other situations, including emergency management events in surrounding communities.

Benefits

• Federal employees in the competitive civil service enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.
• 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.
• 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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree