Investigations And Inquiries Specialist

Job Title

Planner, Organizer, and Executive for Complaints Resolution and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Programs

Duties:

• Plans, organizes, and executes a wide range of activities for the center/wing Complaints Resolution Program (CRP) and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Program, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and ensuring the best interest of the Air Force and Airmen needs are met.
• Investigates IG complaints and FWA allegations and serves as the center/wing authority on conducting investigations and documenting the analysis, conclusions, and findings.
• Develops and administers a viable education and training program for the commanders and base populace on their rights and responsibilities in regard to the Air Force Complaints Resolution and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse programs.
• Assists with the execution of the Commander's Inspection Program. Trains IGI and Wing Inspection Team (WIT) members on receiving complaints.

Requirements Conditions of employment:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• 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:
• This 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.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air while in temporary duty status to attend conferences and meetings.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
• A master's degree or equivalent experience in public management, administration or criminal justice is desired.
• The employee is required attend and complete the Inspector General Training Course (IGTC) no later than 90 day after selection, IAW applicable Air Force Instructions.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series, 1801.

SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, court decisions, UCMJ, and issues related to the IG complaints process; and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse disclosures. Extensive knowledge of various military and civilian programs, such as those concerning assignments, promotion, training, pay, and equal opportunity/treatment.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, court decisions, UCMJ, and issues related to the IG complaints resolution process; investigative techniques, principles, and procedures to conduct complex investigations of allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse or other complaints of wrong-doing or inappropriate behavior on the part of federal military and civilian employees.
• Knowledge of fact-finding, planning, and methodologies in conducting interviews, inspections, and investigations to analyze the nature of the complaint and specific issues to be addressed.
• Knowledge of the center/wing mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operations of DoD, AF, or other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the complaints resolution process.
• Skill in applying tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise and inform complainants or high-level offices on complicated, sensitive, and occasionally…