Inspector General (Title 32)(Permanent)

Air National Guard Units; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in the United States seeks an Inspector General (Title 32) to plan, direct, and manage the wing IG program. You will act as an independent IG with broad authority, reporting directly to the wing commander and serving as their confidential representative.

You will oversee IG programs covering investigations, whistleblower protections, fraud, waste and abuse, and complaints resolution, ensuring readiness, discipline, and efficiency in support of mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages the programs of the wing Inspector General office.
• Operates as an independent Inspector General with broad authority to make decisions and recommendations.
• Directly manages IG programs addressing readiness, economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and discipline.
• Develops strategic plans and objectives for IG programs and staff alignment with higher headquarters directives.
• Applies IG and whistleblower laws and investigative techniques to resolve complaints.
• Makes independent decisions in complex IG cases with limited precedent or procedures.

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Inspector General (Title 32)(Permanent), Position Description Number D2899000 and is part of the VA 192 FTR WG, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As an Inspector General (Title 32), GS-1801-13, you will perform the following duties: Plans, directs, and manages the programs of the wing Inspector General office. As an independent Inspector General, operates under broad authority and is required to make a multitude of decisions and recommendations without influence from command.

Acts as an independent extension of the wing commander, within all spheres of command responsibility and authority, and serves as their confidential representative. Directly manages and is responsible for all IG programs designed to assess and report a unit's readiness, economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and state of discipline to execute assigned missions.

Develops short- and long-term strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the wing and IG staff that integrate IG programs to comply with Command and higher headquarters objectives. Develops the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of both IG programs and inspection areas. Serves as an independent Inspector General in management of the Air Force Complaints Resolution, IG Investigations, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA), and Whistleblower Reprisal program.

Applies Inspector General and whistleblower reprisal laws, complaint resolution strategies, and investigative techniques to support the prompt resolution of complaints in the service of the public interest. Counsels the wing commander on actions related to the Complaints Resolution process, especially matters that are unprecedented, controversial, highly visible, or of significant importance to the commander or public.

Makes independent decisions in complex IG case situations of extreme sensitivity where there is often limited precedent or procedures to rely on. Evaluates complaints associated with alleged abuse of command prerogatives, unequal application of law, regulation, procedure and/or policy improprieties in the wing or in highly sensitive situations perceived as discriminatory in racial, sexual, ethnic or labor regulation implications which are detrimental to the image of the USAF.

Manages, administers, plans, and executes the Inspection System and Commanders Inspection Program. Makes technical and executive decisions that direct planning and execution of wing level IG inspection activities, up to and beyond a 5-year Unit Effectiveness Inspection planning cycle. Operates under a broad mandate from the Wing Commander to conduct independent inspections and evaluations of all legally required and high-risk mission areas.

Oversees a systematic approach to analyze inspection reports and Air Force Inspection Agency data to find best practices, risk, and inspection trends. Determines inspection areas and directs inspections be conducted in order to evaluate an organization, function or process by any means or method, including surveys, interviews, assessments, performance evaluations and audits.

Responsible to Wing Commander to ensure inspections ascertain unit performance, military discipline, readiness, efficiency, effectiveness and quality of life for Airmen. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Trains employee(s) in assigned duties and responsibilities.

Assigns work, establishes priorities, and ensures technical quality of work products, initiates personnel actions, approves leave, resolves employee complaints, exercises disciplinary control, establishes performance standards and evaluates performance.

Plans and schedules work in such a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution and ensures effective use of organization resources to achieve organization goals and objectives as well as installation customer needs. Reviews work and management techniques of subordinates and is held accountable for actions taken and advice provided by staff. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates. Directs self-assessment activities of subordinates.

Represents the Inspector General office and programs with a variety of wing and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with all organizations, commanders, senior military and civilian leadership, representatives from higher headquarters IGs, other military service IGs, and external inspection and audit agencies.

Provides technical advice to major command, agency, or service level inspectors on installation inspector general operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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 $111183 – $144540/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.