Inspector General Title 32 Permanent

Army National Guard Units•Concord, NH

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Joint Forces Headquarters–New Hampshire Command Admin Office. The position reports to the JFHQ (State) Inspector General and supports oversight of the discipline, efficiency, morale, economy, training, and readiness of the State National Guard. It also provides assistance to Soldiers, Airmen, and their family members on a wide range of issues. The Inspector General participates in inspections, inquiries, and investigations; examines administrative and management functions for procedural deficiencies and regulatory compliance; investigates complaints and alleged noncompliance; and works with commanders and senior leaders to resolve problems. The role tracks cases through resolution, evaluates corrective actions, analyzes trends and systemic issues, prepares reports and briefings, and advises leadership on findings and recommendations. Additional duties include managing the IGNET database, reviewing deployment checklists, developing office protocols, and managing the internal office budget. The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment, military uniform wear, a SECRET clearance, and successful completion of the required Army and Air Force Inspector General training and certification. The role may require irregular or overtime hours and temporary-duty travel.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership.
Compatible military grade: Warrant Officer CW3 to CW5, or Officer O3 (post-company command or equivalent key developmental position) to O5.
Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization.
Must obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance; at least an interim Secret clearance is required before performing Inspector General functions or accessing Inspector General records.
Must successfully graduate from the U.S. Army Inspector General School and the Air Force IGTC-Q course, maintain certification, and practice required Inspector General attributes.
Hiring is contingent upon completion of Army Inspector General School and the Air Force IG Complaints Resolution School.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements and may be required to complete a probationary period.
Must have the moral attributes and personal traits demonstrating adherence to Army and Air Force Values and the Army Civilian Corps Creed; must have no disqualifying criminal punishment record or derogatory Inspector General information as screened by the relevant offices.
Must provide a Social Security number and current resume when requested for the background investigation.
Must have general experience collecting and analyzing data; knowledge of applicable laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures; interpersonal communication, empathy, and listening skills; ability to organize, research, and manage case projects; ability to interpret directives and laws; effective speech; and clear oral and written communication and report-writing skills.
Must have 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11).
Must have comprehensive knowledge of military organizations, organizational structures, and functional relationships; management principles and operating procedures; fact-finding and investigative techniques; and analytical and evaluative methods for inspections, investigations, inquiries, and program operations.
Must have knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, precedents, program goals, work processes, administrative operations, and the use of program resources.
Must have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity, and of military command missions and administrative support relationships.
Must have experience conducting inspections, inquiries, and investigations; analyzing findings; making recommendations; preparing project papers and staff reports; and organizing and delivering briefings.
Must have knowledge and skill in managing an internal office budget.
Army National Guard officers: Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program; Captains and above must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
Army National Guard warrant officers must have a high school diploma or GED.
Air National Guard officers must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable to male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
May be required to travel by car, military or commercial aircraft, or other transportation for temporary duty assignments.
Must wear the military uniform.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree from an accredited civilian college or equivalent professional military education school is optimum for Army National Guard officers.
Completed coursework in business management, English grammar and composition, speech, statistics, public administration, human resources administration, organizational development, behavioral social sciences, and psychology is identified as relevant for officers.
Higher education or technical-school coursework is optimum for Army National Guard warrant officers; relevant coursework may include business management, human resources development, English grammar and composition, speech, statistics, public administration, organizational development, and behavioral social sciences.

Responsibilities

Participate in Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and State inspections, inquiries, and investigations, including review, analysis, evaluation, staffing, and coordination.
Conduct on-site interviews and gather data in administrative and management areas.
Analyze assigned areas for procedural deficiencies and compliance with regulatory procedures.
Explain Army or Air systems, procedures, and processes to improve operations and help accomplish command objectives.
Investigate allegations and problems or deficiencies identified during inspections of headquarters or unit operations.
Process complaints and requests for assistance and investigate or inquire into suspected noncompliance with laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, and other mandatory requirements.
Work directly with commanders and senior leaders to resolve problems and complaints.
Maintain and follow up on cases through resolution and closure.
Prepare reports and analyze trends for the Inspector General and JFHQ (State) leadership.
Serve as an instructor or facilitator explaining military systems, procedures, and processes related to inspected functions and activities.
Develop and interpret policies and published guidance for JFHQ (State) and the Inspector General.
Evaluate inspection and investigation deficiencies and assess the responsiveness of organizational replies and adequacy of corrective actions.
Participate in developing courses of action to resolve controversial issues and problems across functional lines and headquarters levels.
Manage follow-up on reported deficiencies through contacts with DOD, Army, State, Inspector General, internal review, audit, inspected agencies, commands, and activities.
Plan and analyze long-range issues; research, collect, organize, and analyze data to identify systemic issues and assess trends.
Prepare and review periodic Inspector General reports and deficiency-trend analyses, and present findings to leadership.
Assist commanders by providing timely information and guidance and proactively addressing systemic problems affecting mission support, personnel, and readiness.
Conduct special and follow-up inspections, inquiries, and investigations as directed by the Inspector General.
Manage the IGNET database for case entry and conduct IG Quick Look inquiries and special inspections.
Review pre-deployment individual and unit checklists for regulatory compliance.
Develop and update internal office protocols and guidelines.
Manage the internal office budget.