Inspections Specialist (Superintendent)

Air National Guard Units•Boise, ID

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the ID 124 Wing. The position is indefinite, not to exceed five years, and may non-competitively convert to a permanent position. Current technicians retain tenure. The role requires membership in the employing state's National Guard in a compatible military assignment, military grades E-7 through E-8, and wearing the military uniform. The selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The Inspections Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for Inspector General (IG) programs and as a Wing advisor on the Inspection System, CCIP, Unit Self-Assessment Program (USAP), Complaints Resolution Program (CRP), and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Program. The position oversees multifaceted IG programs that independently assess unit mission readiness, economy, efficiency, and discipline, and provides timely, credible, and impartial information to program managers, policymakers, and leaders. The specialist applies knowledge of Wing and Geographically Separated Unit mission sets to develop policies and objectives aligned with the Wing Commander's intent and applicable Joint Force Headquarters, gaining major command, National Guard Bureau, Department of the Air Force, and Department of Defense directives. The position establishes metrics and analyzes complex information from systems including MICT, IGEMS, and IGEMS-C to identify risk and prevent undetected non-compliance. It supports the Wing IG in managing and implementing IG functions, coordinates process improvements, and reviews the Commander's Inspection Report for quality and accuracy before submission to higher headquarters. The role also coordinates and authors memorandums of agreement, memorandums of understanding, and support agreements; participates in Wing meetings and briefings; maintains professional relationships and awareness of guidance through conferences and inspection working groups; performs duties in accordance with CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation; identifies deficiencies and recommends policy or program changes; and serves as a focal point for information shared with higher-headquarters IG organizations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement.
Eligibility for immediate National Guard membership and employment in the listed military grade if not already a member.
Military grade E-7 through E-8.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
General experience in collecting and analyzing data; knowledge of applicable laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures; interpersonal communication, empathy, and listening; organizing research and case projects; interpreting directives and laws; writing reports and presentations; and communicating clearly orally and in writing.
Specialized experience, education, or training preparing the applicant to serve as an SME for IG programs and advise on the Inspection System, CCIP, USAP, CRP, and FWA Program.
Experience planning and executing complex programs supporting a Wing CCIP and conducting independent evaluations of high-risk mission areas.
Experience overseeing Wing instruction and developing goals using analysis of USAP and IG systems of record, including IGEMS, IGEMS-C, and MICT.
Experience overseeing and tracking IG initial and continuation training in accordance with applicable instructions.
Broad experience with IG systems, including IGEMS, IGEMS-C, and MICT.
Experience as a Wing Inspection Team member and Self-Assessment Program Manager.
Resume must be limited to two pages and describe relevant experience in the applicant's own words, with dates, titles, and how the experience was gained.
Must wear the military uniform.
Must participate in direct deposit.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for IG programs and advise the Wing on the Inspection System, CCIP, USAP, CRP, and FWA Program.
Oversee IG programs that independently assess unit mission readiness, economy, efficiency, and discipline, and provide credible and impartial information to leaders and program stakeholders.
Apply knowledge of Wing and Geographically Separated Unit mission sets to develop policy and objectives consistent with commanders' intent and applicable higher-headquarters directives.
Establish metrics and analyze data from systems including MICT, IGEMS, and IGEMS-C to identify risk and prevent undetected non-compliance.
Support the Wing IG in managing and implementing IG functions, coordinating agencies, and improving processes that inform mission-driven decisions.
Review and quality-check the Commander's Inspection Report before submission to the State Adjutant General, NGB/IG, and G-MAJCOM(s)/IG.
Negotiate and author memorandums of agreement, memorandums of understanding, and support agreements for IG program support.
Participate in public meetings, newcomers' sessions, commander's calls, boards, committees, councils, staff meetings, self-assessment briefings, and other Wing assemblies.
Maintain working relationships and stay current with guidance through NGB/IG conferences, G-MAJCOM inspection working groups and councils, and State Joint Force Headquarters IG meetings.
Perform IG duties in accordance with CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.
Identify deficiencies and recommend policy and program modifications to higher-headquarters IGs.
Assimilate and provide pertinent information for G-MAJCOM(s)/IG, NGB/IG, DAF/IG, and DoD-IG.
Plan and execute complex programs supporting the Wing CCIP, and organize and conduct independent evaluations of high-risk mission areas.
Oversee Wing instruction and develop goals based on detailed analysis of the Wing USAP and IG systems of record.
Ensure the Wing USAP is developed and continually refined to inform the CCIP about the Wing's overall health.
Oversee and track initial and continuation IG training to ensure compliance with applicable instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.