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DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Recent

Salary

$93,598 - $121,680

per year

Closes

February 6, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading inspections and evaluations for the Air National Guard to ensure the unit runs smoothly and follows all rules, while developing plans to improve operations.

It requires overseeing audits, reviews, and exercises to check efficiency and readiness.

A good fit would be someone with strong leadership experience in military or government compliance, who is skilled at analyzing data and communicating clearly.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of specialized experience in inspections, investigations, enforcement, or compliance at a supervisory level
  • Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and National Guard policies on inspections and record-keeping
  • Strong analytical skills for collecting, interpreting, and applying laws, regulations, and directives
  • Experience in interpersonal communication, including oral and written reports, with empathy and effective listening
  • Ability to lead and supervise teams in administrative and management roles
  • Familiarity with developing strategic plans, audits, evaluations, and resource management
  • Eligibility under National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service, with preference for DoD Priority Placement categories

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS, Position Description Number T5867000 and is part of the 107TH ATKW, National Guard.

This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

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 or experience of an administrative nature, which involves the exercise of analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility, and application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management.

Experience with supervising, leading or performing inspection, investigation, enforcement, or compliance work.

Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) policies and the regulations of the Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force, and the National Guard Bureau related to record-keeping, inspection, investigative techniques, and general office practices.

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference.

(See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation: Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1) SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade) Major Duties:

As a DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS, GS-1801-12, you will serve as the focal point for interpreting, developing, and implementing Air Force inspection policy and wing-level long-range strategic plans.

Provides direction and oversight of internal and external inspections, audits, evaluations, reviews, exercises, and analyses to determine unit effectiveness and efficiency.

Ensures operational, contingency, and mobilization plans adhere to policy and direct the effective use of wing resources.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NY-12859043-AF-T5026-085