DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Moffett Field, California
Salary Range: $110788 - $144031 Per Year
Job Summary: This DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing Inspector General (IG) Office and is part of the CA 129 RQW.
Major Duties:
- THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE POSITION Indefinite appointment cannot exceed 5 years. Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered. The primary purpose of the DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS, GS-1801-12, is to serve as the focal point for interpreting, developing, and implementing Air Force inspection policy and wing-level long-range strategic plans. Provides direction and oversight of internal and external inspections, audits, evaluations, reviews, exercises, and analyses to determine unit effectiveness and efficiency. Ensures operational, contingency, and mobilization plans adhere to policy and direct the effective use of wing resources. Develops and incorporates inspection strategies that are utilized throughout the wing, incorporating multiple systems. Oversees and manages the WIT conducting inspection and exercise activities. Ensures the WIT consist of subject matter experts to conduct CCIP inspections and exercises under the authority of the Wing/center Commander. Develops and delivers training for commanders ensuring they are aware of applicable guidance and how the responsibilities align with their self-assessment program. Delivers training to review the status of compliance and readiness of their organization, additionally, Risk Based Sampling Strategy techniques will be examined and how they can be incorporated to best utilize their available resources. Additionally, provided training will demonstrate the use of available tools to help define any deficiencies and then different courses of action when a deficiency is identified within the wing. Responsible for organizing and analyzing data from inspections and exercises across the DoD with the goal of identifying and communicating trends. Through trend identification and analysis, communicate data throughout the wing to commanders and unit self-assessment program managers for possible inclusion in their individual unit programs to determine compliance. Continuously analyzes inspection processes, and procedures to ensure commanders intent is being achieved, autonomously adjusts processes as required. Provides direction and oversight of internal and external inspections, audits, evaluations. Utilizes qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques that frequently require modification to fit a wide range of variables to determine the unit's ability to accomplish the mission(s). Develops and incorporates evaluation strategies that are utilized throughout the wing, strategies will leverage multiple methods of observation to include written and oral questions, to hands on observation. Develops and manages the after-action report (AAR) process, which are designed to capture lessons learned and strengths after each exercise is concluded whether internal to a unit or wing wide. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with NGB/IG, NGB staffs, MAJCOM staffs, State IGs, and wing leadership at all levels on matters concerning all IG programs. Meets with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up. Provide commanders a tool to use when determining resource allocation to areas of concern to help identify undetected non-compliance. Through trend identification and analysis, communicate data throughout the wing to commanders and unit self-assessment program managers for possible inclusion in their individual unit programs to determine compliance. Delivers post-inspection assertions directly to the Wing Commander for grading, performance, and compliance for all inspection activities in a formal written report with detailed deficiencies, recommendations, and strengths. The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military. In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.
Qualifications: DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS, GS-1801-12: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; knowledge of applicable laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures; skill in interpersonal communications, empathy, and effective listening; ability to organize thoughts, research materials, and manage case projects; skill in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws; ability to enunciate without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communications; ability to write reports and presentation formats; and ability to communicate -orally and in writing- clearly and effectively. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 12/24/2025
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No changes to the application may be made after the close date of the announcement. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-24