Command Inspection Program Manager
Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA
Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the long-range inspection scheduling technical advisor to the MAJCOM Inspector General (IG) on matters pertaining to DAFI90-302 The Inspection System of the Department of the Air Force (otherwise known as The Inspection System).
- Plans organizes and executes a wide range of complex activities for the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Commanders Inspection Program (CCIP) through the AMC Inspector General.
- Develops integrates and directs AMC IG long-range planning activities.
- Plans organizes deconflicts and coordinates with AMC Staff subordinate AMC Regular Air Force (RegAF) and AMC-gained ARC units as well as other MAJCOM/IGs and subordinate units to build the AMC Inspector General inspection schedule ensuring both short-range (less than 6-months) and long-range (6 months to 5 years) schedules comply with legal and regulatory requirements meet command intent and satisfy customer needs.
- Manages and directs the commands Gatekeeper program. Coordinates with visiting agencies AMC RegAF and AMC-gained ARC units.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences meetings or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
- Noncritical Sensitive: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent must maintain awareness.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
- In accordance with DAF guidance incumbent must attend the USAF Inspector General Inspectors Course-Inspections (IGTC-I) within 90 days (180 days for ARC) of assignment to an IG position;
- and MAJCOM/IG inspectors of nuclear-capable units will complete the USAF Nuclear Inspectors Course within 180 days of assignment to an IG team.
- This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
In order to qualify you must meet the specializied experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of Air Force MAJCOM and subordinate wing/wing-equivalent mission goals and objectives and the strategic relationships of various offices involved in exercise planning and execution of military operations and assessments to pioneer new evaluation methodologies and coordinate joint-agency integration at the highest levels of the Department of Defense; knowledge of a wide range of complex DAF and MAJCOM contingency readiness and exercise principles to interpret adapt and design critical plans for the evaluation of subordinate wings/wing-equivalents and NAF staff processes where guidelines are highly generalized or non-existent; knowledge of military command structure missions programs organizational relationships and program goals and objectives across the joint national defense enterprise to align command-level goals with broader National Security Strategy objectives; knowledge of Federal DoD AF state and local emergency management agencies laws directives policies plans and procedures for implementing the emergency management program sufficient to synthesize overlapping jurisdictions into unified command-wide disaster response and readiness assessment frameworks.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of Public Laws Executive Orders DoD Regulations DAF directive and non-directive publications and other issues related to The Inspection System to include DoD and DAF administrative and inspection policies procedures techniques and practices as well as public information release and denial determinations (Freedom of Information Act Official Use Request Privacy Act etc.).
- Knowledge of Air Force MAJCOM and wing program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various wing entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
- Knowledge of safety and security regulations practices and procedures; and knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and development of multifaceted plans and programs for conducting operations and to adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs special demands and determine feasible solutions to meet mission requirements.
- Skill in analyzing planning and adjusting work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources; and in analyzing reports to identify relevant issues identify potential trends and draw sound conclusions to make appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to plan organize and execute the functions of the AMC Gatekeeper; and to plan organize and negotiate effectively with senior specialists/management to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly concisely and with technical accuracy both orally and in writing; and work in a professional manner with wing leadership.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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