DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS

Air National Guard Units

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Oregon seeks a Director of Inspections to lead wing-level inspection policy and long-range strategic planning. This National Guard Title 5 position requires interpreting DoD and DAF guidance, directing complex inspection activities, and delivering formal reports with actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes data-driven trend analysis, risk assessment, and coordination with multiple agencies. A Secret clearance is typical; deadline noted.

Qualifications

Experience interpreting and implementing inspection policy and procedures.
Ability to develop long-range strategic plans for wing-level programs.
Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to commanders.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct inspection activities for the Wing IG Office.
Develop risk-based sampling strategies and resource allocation guidance.
Prepare and deliver inspection reports with deficiencies and recommendations.
Coordinate with DoD, DAF, NGB, and MAJCOM guidance for policy updates.
Oversee data analysis of inspections and provide trend reports to leadership.

Skills

Inspection policy

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Government processes

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS, T5867000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS, GS-1801-12, this position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing Inspector General (IG) Office. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the focal point for interpreting, developing, and implementing Air Force inspection policy and wing-level long-range strategic plans.

1. Plans, organizes, resources, and directs the execution of a wide range of complex inspection activities for the wing Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP). Activities include planning and directing inspections that incorporate Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (DAF), gaining major command(s) (G-MAJCOMs), National Guard Bureau (NGB), state, wing, local instructions, and laws for regulatory guidance. Oversees compliance, plans, and conducts By-Law, Special Emphasis Items (SEI), Special Interest Items (SII), Command Interest Items (CII) and nuclear assurance inspections as outlined by requirements from the DoD, DAF, NGB, and G-MAJCOM. Routinely required to interpret and incorporate complex laws, and guidance from all levels for the creation of inspection plans throughout the wing. Develops and communicates a continuously evaluated Risk Based Sampling Strategy (RBSS). The RBSS is designed to provide commanders a tool to use when determining resource allocation to areas of concern to help identify undetected non-compliance. Authors and approves IG inspection reports, which communicate to commanders at all levels the status of compliance within their organization as well as the unit(s) ability to accomplish their tasked mission(s). Delivers post-inspection assertions directly to the Wing Commander for grading, performance, and compliance for all inspection activities in a formal written report with detailed deficiencies, recommendations, and strengths.
2. Applies an extensive knowledge of installation operations and DoD, DAF, and G-MAJCOM guidance to direct complex strategic planning and exercise efforts. Utilizes qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques that frequently require modification to fit a wide range of variables to determine the unit's ability to accomplish the mission(s). Reviews the adequacy and currency of installation exercise policy guidance and instructions, and updates as necessary to incorporate program changes or to address areas where improvement is required. Works directly with commanders at all levels to determine scope, scale, rigor, relevance, recurrence, and reporting (S2R4) of unit exercises.
3. Responsible for organizing and analyzing data from inspections and exercises across the DoD with the goal of identifying and communicating trends. Through trend identification and analysis, communicate data throughout the wing to commanders and unit self-assessment program managers for possible inclusion in their individual unit programs to determine compliance. Makes determination if trend items are wing-wide concerns, any wing-wide trends will be presented and explained during the commander's inspection management board (CIMB) and may be added into the CCIP for horizontal or vertical inspection.
4. Oversees and manages the WIT conducting inspection and exercise activities. Ensures the WIT consist of subject matter experts to conduct CCIP inspections and exercises under the authority of the Wing/center Commander. Validates WIT members' understanding, and application of security principles and their ability safeguard classified information ensuring they are aware of applicable security classification guides. Oversees WIT training, product development and certification.
5. Serves as a qualified complaint resolution representative providing advisory services to individuals, other staff offices, managers, supervisors, and employees concerning the IG program and processes. Conducts IG complaint, Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA), and whistleblower intake by interacting directly with unit members and employees, protects confidentiality of complainants, and ensures a thorough and complete complaint is presented to the IG.
Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Requirements & Education

If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $96443 – $125378/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.