Inspector General

Army National Guard Units•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with the Nebraska Joint Force Headquarters Army National Guard. The Inspector General, GS-1801-12, participates in inspections, inquiries, and investigations; examines administrative and management operations for deficiencies and regulatory compliance; and explains relevant Army systems and procedures to help improve operations and meet command objectives. The position investigates complaints and suspected noncompliance, works with commanders and senior leaders to resolve issues, tracks cases through resolution, and prepares reports and trend analyses. It interprets and develops policy guidance, evaluates corrective actions, manages follow-up programs, and conducts long-range research to identify systemic issues. The Inspector General also prepares recurring reports, advises commanders, conducts special and follow-up reviews, manages Army and Air Force IG databases and the internal office budget, reviews deployment checklists for regulatory compliance, and updates office protocols and guidelines. The incumbent must obtain and maintain the required security clearance or background investigation and graduate from the U.S. Army Inspector General Course at the earliest available class, no later than 12 months after the start date. The nomination package is subject to review by the National Guard Bureau and Department of the Army Inspector General, as well as database checks. Applicants must meet the stated area-of-consideration and specialized-experience requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must be from Area 1 or Area 3: Area 1 is current full-time permanent, indefinite, or term Nebraska Air or Army National Guard personnel; Area 3 is United States citizens open to the public nationwide.
Meet the security clearance or background investigation requirements for the position and maintain the assigned level; required processing documents include SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, fingerprints, OF306, and an application or resume.
Graduate from the U.S. Army Inspector General Course at the earliest available class and no later than 12 months after the start date.
General experience, education, or training demonstrating the ability to collect and analyze data accurately; knowledge of applicable laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures; interpersonal communication, empathy, and listening skills; organization, research, and case-project management; interpretation of directives and laws; effective oral communication; and clear report writing.
At least one year of experience at the next lower grade or equivalent experience and education involving thorough knowledge of Army Inspector General systems, regulatory processes, and compliance requirements, and skill in developing inspection plans and follow-up programs.
Specialized experience demonstrating expertise sufficient to provide technical direction to competent workers conducting inspections, inquiries, and investigations, including determining courses of action for difficult organizational deficiencies or systemic malfunctions.
Significant work accomplishments such as special projects, working groups, or investigative assignments involving senior-level contacts and direct coordination with commanders to resolve controversial issues.
Experience with management principles and staff responsibility for Inspector General database management, budget administration, and trend analysis.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Participate in Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force, 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; identify procedural deficiencies and assess regulatory compliance.
Explain Army systems, procedures, and processes to address problem areas and improve operations and command outcomes.
Investigate allegations, complaints, and suspected noncompliance involving individuals or organizations; work with commanders and senior leadership to resolve issues and track cases through closure.
Prepare reports and analyze trends for the Inspector General and State leadership.
Serve as an instructor or facilitator explaining Army or Air Force Inspector General systems, procedures, and processes.
Develop and interpret policies and published guidance for the State and Inspector General.
Evaluate inspection and investigation deficiencies, assess organizational responses and corrective actions, and help develop courses of action to resolve complex issues.
Manage follow-up programs for reported deficiencies through coordination with relevant defense, military, State, Inspector General, internal review, and inspection organizations.
Conduct long-range planning and systematic research; collect, organize, and analyze data to identify systemic issues and provide assessments to The Adjutant General, leadership, and staff.
Prepare and review periodic and recurring Inspector General reports and deficiency-trend analyses and present trends to State leadership.
Provide commanders with timely information and guidance and work proactively to correct systemic problems affecting mission support, personnel, and readiness.
Conduct special and follow-up inspections, inquiries, and investigations as directed by the Inspector General.
Manage Army and Air Force Inspector General databases for case entry and conduct inquiries and special inspections in areas of concern as directed by The Adjutant General.
Review pre-deployment individual and unit checklists for regulatory compliance.
Develop and update internal office protocols and guidelines, and manage the internal office budget.
Perform other duties as assigned.