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SUPERVISORY INSPECTIONS SPECIALIST

Air Force Inspection Agency (FO)

Department of the Air Force

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$127,141 - $165,288

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GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading inspections and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of Air Force programs, policies, and operations across various units and headquarters.

The role requires supervising diverse teams to identify issues, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with regulations.

It's ideal for experienced military or government professionals with strong leadership in evaluation and analysis who thrive in high-stakes, collaborative environments.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent, including leadership in unit effectiveness, headquarters, or directed inspections
  • Expert knowledge of Air Force Inspection System (AFIS) and similar assessment programs in operational or developmental testing
  • Thorough understanding of Inspector General functions, command missions, and regulatory frameworks for Air Force programs
  • Advanced skills in analytical and evaluative methods to measure program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative techniques
  • Exceptional project management abilities, including gathering facts, drawing conclusions, and recommending solutions for process improvements
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for presenting findings to top management and managing diverse civilian and military teams (GS-7 to GS-15, E-7 to O-6)
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirement of one year at GS-13 within the previous 52 weeks

Full Job Description

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of AFIS to include leadership experience in unit effectiveness inspections, headquarter inspections and directed inspections or similar assessment programs such as those used in operational or developmental testing; expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative management methods and thorough understanding of how programs are administered to select and apply appropriate measurement techniques to evaluate program effectiveness and results; thorough knowledge of the functions of the Inspector General and functional interrelationships among command missions, programs, systems, procedures, and activities, plus the regulatory framework in which they operate, to direct the assessments and inspections of Air and Space Force-wide policies, programs, and procedures of Air Force programs and processes.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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: Demonstrated expert knowledge of AFIS to include leadership experience in unit effectiveness inspections, headquarter inspections and directed inspections or similar assessment programs such as those used in operational or developmental testing.

Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative management methods and thorough understanding of how programs are administered to select and apply appropriate measurement techniques to evaluate program effectiveness and results.

Thorough knowledge of the functions of the Inspector General and functional interrelationships among command missions, programs, systems, procedures, and activities, plus the regulatory framework in which they operate, to direct the assessments and inspections of Air and Space Force-wide policies, programs, and procedures of Air Force programs and processes.

Exceptional skills in project management, gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts, drawing conclusions, conducting analysis, applying of a wide range of qualitative/quantitative methods for use in the assessment and improvement of Air Force processes; devising recommended solutions, and package and communicate conclusions effectively in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making in the assessment and improvement of Air Force processes.

Demonstrated advanced interpersonal skills to diplomatically, convincingly, professionally, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy in written and oral communication present issues and recommendations and promote effective working relationships, some of which may be contentious in nature.

Ability to manage/lead specialized teams of diverse civilian and military employees (from GS-7 to GS-15 and E-7 to O-6) and oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of the AirForce inspection program that impacts Department of the Air Force (DAF), MAJCOM/FLDCOM, and Field Operating Agencies (FOA)/Direct Reporting Units (DRU) personnel.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to function as a Technical Advisor of Oversight Inspections in the Air Force Inspections Agency, Oversight Directorate.

Responsible for administration of directorate activities, including supervising inspectors and directing multifunctional teams conducting Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF)/Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)/Chief of Space Operations(CSO) oversight of all inspection types to include Headquarter Inspections (HQI), Unit Effectiveness Inspections (UEI) for all Air Force and U.S.

Space Force Field Operating Agencies, Direct Reporting Units, Department of the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff organizations, Major Commands (MAJCOM) and Field Commands (FLDCOM).

Additionally, the directorate performs oversight of MAJCOM and FLDCOM Inspector General (IG) teams conducting UEIs, HQIs, and Readiness Exercises.

Work performed in this position supports the HQUSAF-level functions of the Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force.

Provides technical guidance, advisory support, policy, and direction for programs such as the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS); Personnel Reliability Assurance Program; Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Program; and Strategic Plans and Programs.

To serve as a first level supervisor and Technical Advisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Oversight Directorate.

DUTIES: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Oversight Directorate, ensuring that all activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Performs technical duties as Inspection Team Chief, Team Lead, or Inspector roles as assigned on Oversight Inspections.

Prepares, edits, reviews, and approves written memoranda and final reports.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 8Y-AFPC-12863280-068239-AN