Inspector General
What you'd do
About the Position: At the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, every Civilian role directly enables the success of our nation's special operations. We signify a high-performing workforce built on commitment, innovation, strategic management, and effective leadership, ensuring our employees are empowered, challenged, and valued. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now and take the next step toward a rewarding career with USASOC.
Major duties
Performs long range planning and analysis for IG inspections. Lead other inspectors in planning, coordinating, and writing the completion reports on all inspections. Advanced knowledge of all aspects of the IG investigative process and techniques used for factual conclusion of substantiated or not substantiated allegations or founded or not founded issues. Detailed understanding of internal organizational structure and administrative procedures and requirements. Ability to plan, organize and direct an investigation of any aspect of USAJFKSWCS.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Executing the four Inspector General functions within the command based upon guidance from the Command Inspector General. 2) Providing leadership and oversight for all IG functions, including investigations, inspections, intelligence oversight, and assistance inquiries. 3) Managing administrative and resource responsibilities for the IG office, including budget formulation and execution, security management, information assurance, portal administration, and oversight of Department of Defense Person Search (DPS) accounts. 4) Overseeing the planning and execution of investigations and inquiries, including drafting directives, collecting and certifying evidence, and preparing detailed reports of findings and recommendations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
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