THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This ND National Guard position is for a INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1165P01 and is part of the ND JOINT STAFF, National Guard.
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. MILITARY GRADES: Enlisted QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. In order to qualify for this position applicants must meet the education or specialized experience listed below. A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in a field related to the position; OR 3 Full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (must be in a field related to the position); OR One year of specialized experience at the GS 09 grade level which includes: 1) Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, court decisions, and issues related to the IG complaints process, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse disclosures, the Freedom of Information Act, and Privacy Act; 2) Developing concrete action plans to solve these problems and advise managers on appropriate courses of action to avoid problem situations; and 3) Applying analytical techniques to issues and customs encountered by the military and civilian work force.
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. Serves as a specialist to the State IG in processing U.S. Army Inspector General Action Requests (IGARs) and U.S. Air Force Complaints in accordance with AR 20-1 and AFI 90-301 respectively, and other applicable guidance. Independently analyzes each IGAR or complaint to identify specific problem areas, appropriate action or resolution strategy to make appropriate referrals to another agency for follow-on inquiry/investigation, and provides recommendations for corrective action to the IG in accordance with applicable regulations, higher headquarters policies and procedures, and command guidance. Conducts oversight and quality review for investigations into allegations, ensuring thoroughness, impartiality, and appropriateness of any action taken. As a specialist, the incumbent is responsible for the training and execution for access and use of the web-based U.S. Air Force Inspector General Automatic Case Tracking System (ACTS III) for reporting and recording Inspector General contacts and complaints, the processing of complaints and the recording of complaint resolution within the Air Force Complaint Resolution Process. Assists in the establishment and implements the Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) program in accordance with United States Army and Air Force Guidance and the applicable requirements and guidelines set out in the Department of Defense (DoD) Hotline program for reporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse complaints. As required, assists members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard on all matters and concerns related to the application, enforcement or condition of the U.S. Army or Army National Guard or U.S. Air Force or Air National Guard in accordance with regulation/instruction, policies and procedures. Provides advice on all matters under investigation by the Office of the State Inspector General and conducts or oversees investigations, as required, in effecting a resolution for an IG complaint or IGAR. Provides assistance and advice to the State Inspector General or Adjutant General, as required, on all matters subject to the jurisdiction of the Office of the State Inspector and as directed by the Adjutant General.