Apply on Employer Site

USAJOBS · 1 day ago

T5 INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES SPECIALIST

Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $97K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a T5 INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES SPECIALIST for the South Carolina National Guard. This role involves providing specialized technical and investigative work associated with complaints, review, and oversight functions within a state-level Inspector General office.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of specialized technical and investigative work associated with Complaints, Review, and Oversight functions within a state level IG office

Serve as a specialist on both Army and Air issues at the State level and provide support to the State IG in investigating and resolving both Army and Air IG issues

Plan, direct, investigate, administer, conduct, and manage all Inspector General Programs

Provide policy guidance, procedures, planning, oversight, and directions for implementing the Army, Air Force, and National Guard Inspection System, Complaints Resolution Program, and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Program

Manage the Commanders' Inspection Programs at the JFHQ-State, Army National Guard units, and Air National Guard units

Qualification

Investigative skillsLawsRegulationsInterpersonal communicationData analysisReport writingEmpathyResearch skillsEffective listeningOrganizational skillsClear communication

Required

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Employee must be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization

Employee must have moral attributes and personal traits that demonstrate adherence to Army and Air Force Values, and the Army Civilian Corps Creed

Employee must have no record of criminal punishment except for minor offenses or derogatory information contained in IG records as screened by the USAIGA and SAF-IG

Employee will be required to attend and successfully complete the Headquarters, Department of the Army Inspector General Course and the Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General Inspector General Training Course for Investigations and successfully complete the Department of the Army Inspector General Refresher training as required by The Inspector General of the Army, and the Air Force Worldwide Training Conferences as required for refresher training

Employee will be required to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance. A minimum of an interim secret security clearance is required before an individual can perform any IG functions or have access to IG records. Inspector general positions are designated as noncritical sensitive. Positions requiring a higher clearance level must be designated as such in accordance with DOD 5200.2-R and validated by the Office of Personnel Management's Position Designation Tool

Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies

Position requires travel to support National Guard units statewide. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments

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

Applicants referred for consideration will be subject to a database check against the Army Inspector General Action Request (IGARS) and the Air Force Complaints Resolution (ACTS) databases to screen for adverse information, substantiated allegations, and ongoing IG investigations. A social security number (SSN) is required to conduct the background investigation; applicants must supply their SSN when asked by the hiring authority

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. Use the National Guard position description to determine specialized experience, education, or training required for the work in the position in this series

Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.