INSPECTOR GENERAL (T32)

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: CPT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MAJ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. 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. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: --Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, court decisions, and issues related to the IG complaints process, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse disclosures, the Freedom of Information Act, and Privacy Act and the skill to apply this knowledge to a variety of difficult and complex work assignments dealing with complex or sensitive investigations of complaints and inquiries. --Knowledge of various military and civilian programs such as those concerning assignments, promotion, training, pay, equal opportunity/treatment, etc., and skill in applying analytical techniques to issues and customs encountered by the military and civilian work force and investigations of various kinds of complex complaints, inquiries, requests for substantive information concerning Air Force/Army programs and operations, and resolve or recommend appropriate disposition. --Skill in identifying problems and in developing concrete action plans to solve these problems and advise managers on appropriate courses of action to avoid problem situations. --Skill in conducting investigations, interviewing, fact finding, and data analysis; approaching individuals who may be fearful, skeptical, or uncooperative during the questioning process of the investigation; establishing rapport with different personality types in order to glean appropriate information pertaining to complaints and allegations, and to resolve complex problems. --Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare comprehensive reports of investigation, responses to congressional staffers, and make presentations to high level management officials.