T5 INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES SPECIALIST

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for aT5 INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES SPECIALIST , Position Description Number PDT5231P01 and is part of theSC CHIEF OF STAFF, South Carolina National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): This is a Title 5 "Excepted Service " position under the authority of Title V, P.L.

114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)", and is open to US citizens interested in helping the Department of the Army meet our mission requirements. This position is open to Area 1 Only.

Please note that applicants outside of these categories may not be considered.

Area 1: Current employees (Tenure 1 and 2 / internal to the Agency) Area 2: All other applicants (external to the Agency) 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 *Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1.

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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1.

Employee must be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization. 2.

Employee must have moral attributes and personal traits that demonstrate adherence to Army and Air Force Values, and the Army Civilian Corps Creed. 3.

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. 4.

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.

5. 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. 6.

Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. 7. 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. 8.

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. 9.

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. Major Duties:

***This is a Title 5 National Guard Employee position description.*** This position is located in the State/Joint Force Headquarters, Adjutant General's Personal Staff, Office of the Inspector General.

This position will function as a journeyman level Inspector General (IG) with a focus on investigator duties and responsibilities.

The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of specialized technical and investigative work associated with Complaints, Review, and Oversight functions within a state level IG office.

Further, this position will 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.

Work in this series includes planning, directing, investigating, administering, conducting, and managing all Inspector General Programs.

This career field provides 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.

Work involves managing the Commanders' Inspection Programs at the JFHQ-State, Army National Guard units, and Air National Guard units.