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Inspector General

$69,079

Forbes AFB, KansasFull-timePosted Nov 5, 2026

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INSPECTOR GENERAL, Position Description Number T5868000 and is part of the KS 190 Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.

As an INSPECTOR GENERAL, GS-1801-13 , you will plan, direct, and manage the programs of the wing Inspector General office. As an independent Inspector General, operates under broad authority and is required to make a multitude of decisions and recommendations without influence from command. Acts as an independent extension of the wing commander, within all spheres of command responsibility and authority, and serves as their confidential representative.

Directly manage and is responsible for all IG programs designed to assess and report a unit's readiness, economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and state of discipline to execute assigned missions. Develop short- and long-term strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the wing and IG staff that integrate IG programs to comply with Command and higher headquarters objectives.

Develops the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of both IG programs and inspection areas. Applies extensive knowledge of the Wing and Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) mission sets to develop policy and objectives that integrate IG programs in accordance with Wing Commander's intent, Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), multiple Gaining Major Commands (G­MAJCOMs), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Air Force (OAF), and Department of Defense (DoD) directives.

Other duties as assigned. Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK" Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5 day workweek, then a 4 day workweek ( 8 nine-hour days and 1 eight-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80 hour pay period.

Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements. OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: IAW AF guidance, incumbent must complete the wing Inspector General Training Course Inspections (IGTC-I) within 180 days of appointment; must complete Inspector General Training Course Complaints Resolution (IGTC-Q) within 180 days of appointment; and IG appointees for nuclear-capable units will complete the USAF Nuclear Inspector Course within 180 days of assignment.

Successful completion of other courses will be accomplished IAW applicable DoD, AF, and National Guard Bureau regulations. Recommend completion of the NGB/IG Advanced Course within one year of appointment. This is a Testing Designated Position (TOP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre­employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.

Note: The caveat is that the States, Territories, and the District of Columbia cannot drug test until a drug free workplace policy has been established and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This position requires a secret security clearance; the incumbent of this position must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Work may require access to higher classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must have experience, education, or training which has provided you 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 : Must have at least one year experience equivalent to the next lower level, with knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of complex inspection, investigation, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices; administrative and legal procedures; and statistical and financial analyses.

Do you have knowledge of business practices common to regulated entities and parties sufficient to perform duties such as: coordinate and ensure case work is supported by evidence; develop supportable cases for presentation and/or disciplinary action; coordinate investigative activities with Military, Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials; collect and confirm information from a variety of sources and methods, such as court records, databases, periodicals, financial reports, the Internet; and prescribe corrective action or remediation in difficult and complex unit capabilities.

Must have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Description copied from Air National Guard's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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