INSPECTOR GENERAL

INSPECTOR GENERAL

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Santa Fe, New Mexico

Salary Range: $107592 - $139871 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. NEW MEXICO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (YOU MUST BE A PERMANENT PRESENTLY EMPLOYED EXCEPTED FEDERAL TECHNICIAN IN THE NEW MEXICO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION) *This is a 2yr temporary promotion* This National Guard position is for a INSPECTOR GENERAL, Position Description Number T6376900 and is part of the NM Command Administrative Office, National Guard.

Major Duties:

• This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters State (JFHQ-State), this position serves as a principal confidential representative and advisor to The Adjutant General (TAG). The primary purpose of this position is to provide TAG with a continuing assessment of operational and administrative effectiveness of the Command. Provides technical guidance and advice to commanders including conducting inspections, investigations, inquiries and providing continuity, coordination and control in the effective execution of s/t/dc national guard units. The IG provides the full range of IG support services to all assigned personnel and their families. Performs Investigation of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, Whistle Blower Reprisal, and Restriction IAW USC 1070 and DOD IG Policy. Oversees Investigations into IG misconduct or mishandling. Oversees investigations of FWA or any other violation of law, regulation or policy. Determines responsiveness of organizational replies and adequacy of response/corrective actions taken to issues referred to the command for investigation. Deals directly with the commanders and upper-level leadership in the resolution of issues and complaints. Maintains, controls, and follows up on each case until resolved and closed. Prepares reports analyzes trends for the IG and JFHQ (St) leadership. Serves as an instructor/facilitator in explaining Army or Air systems, procedures, and processes as they relate to issues and complaints brought to the IG; develops recommendations based on trend analysis for proactive steps to prevent or address negative trends or reinforce positive trends. (25%) Inspects assigned areas to identify procedural deficiencies and compliance with regulatory procedures. Determines responsiveness of organizational replies and adequacy of response/corrective actions taken on reported deficiencies resulting from reports of general, procurements and technical inspections. Participates in developing courses of action to assist all levels of management across functional lines throughout the State and higher headquarters for resolution of controversial issues/problems. Manages a follow-up program for reported deficiencies through contacts within DOD/DA/SAF/NGB/State IG offices/Internal Review/AAA/ inspected agencies, commands and activities. Performs long range planning and analysis, systematic research, collects, organizes, and analyzes pertinent data to determine and identify major systemic issues. Examines and analyzes data and narrative information. Portrays results in terms of functionally related issues and perform problem and trend analysis to provide an assessment to the TAG, leadership and staff. Conduct special and follow-up inspections, inquiries, and investigations as directed by the NGB IG or TAG Prepares and reviews periodic and recurring IG reports and analyses of deficiency trends for the JFHQ (St) presents these trends to higher IG and or JFHQ (St) leadership. Assists MTOE, TDA or UMD Commanders by providing timely information and guidance and working proactively to correct systemic problems which impact mission support, Soldiers or Airmen and command readiness. Conduct special and follow-up inspections, inquiries, and investigations as directed by the IG. Manages theInspector General Systems of Record databases for case entry, performing IG Quick Look inquiries and special inspections in areas of concern. Reviews pre-deployment individual and unit checklists to ensure regulatory compliance. Develops and updates internal office protocol and guidelines. Manages internal office budget. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Trains employee(s) in assigned duties and responsibilities. Assigns work, establishes priorities, and ensures technical quality of work products. Initiates personnel actions, approves leave, resolves employee complaints, exercises disciplinary control, establishes performance standards and evaluates performance. Provides technical guidance, advisory support, policy, and direction, as applicable, to lower graded team members in conducting inspections, investigations, inquiries, teaching and training, and/or fact-finding visits in compliance with laws, guidelines, and objectives of National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Air Force (DAF), Department of the Army (DA), and Department of Defense (DoD). Provides professional, seasoned analysis and advice to the Wing IG. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Use the National Guard position description to determine specialized experience, education, or training required for the work in the position in this series.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12949665 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. 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: 2026-05-14