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Position Title
INSPECTIONS SPECIALIST (COORDINATOR)
Agency
Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number
MS-12559519-AF-24-079 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 to Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Current Army M-Day and current Air DSG members within the state for which you are applying.  Are you a current Army M-Day or current Air DSG member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: THIS POSITION REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IN THE MISSISSIPPI AIR NATIONAL GUARD. Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list.  Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Are you a current member of the Mississippi Air National Guard?
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2. Do you possess the following six basic qualification competencies are required to successfully meet the basic qualification factors within an applicable career level in one of the six specified Series GS-1801 program positions?
  • Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
  • Knowledgeable of applicable laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures;
  • Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communications;
  • Skilled interpersonal communications, empathy, and effective listening;
  • Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
  • Ability to communicate -orally and in writing- clearly and effectively;
  • Ability to organize thoughts, research materials, and manage case projects; and
  • Skilled in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws.
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3. Must have 30 months of expert knowledge in technical inspection methods, principles and practices in order to recognize and resolve discrepancies. Experienced in modifying established approaches, methods, or procedures to improve data gathering and analysis techniques. Experienced in working with pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of the Inspector General Programs. Experienced in military command structures, missions, programs, and organizational relationships. Experienced in developing inspector general program goals and objectives. Experienced in establishing the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions, as related to actual events. Knowledgeable and skilled in working various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations, inspections, and evaluations. Skilled in designing and planning difficult or comprehensive programs, advanced report writing, and experienced in developing solutions to portions of broad, important, and critical National Guard concerns, issues, or congressional matters. Skilled in the ability to plan, organize, and develop projects; make recommendations on substantive operating programs; and negotiate effectively with others to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial resources. Experienced in adapting precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs, special demands, and determine feasible solutions to meet mission requirements. Experienced in addressing issues, problems or concepts and skilled in observations and analysis projections. Experiences may have included addressing difficult and sensitive issues based on variations in the nature of the processes evaluated, the diverse missions of the units assigned, and resource limitations. Experienced in compiling, reconciling, and correlating data from a various source, separate service programs, and integral record systems. Experienced in researching, cross-checking information, analyzing, and interpreting data to obtain accurate and relevant information. Skilled in presenting recommendations and proposals for refining work methods and techniques for resolution of deficiencies or issues. Skilled in productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations. Skilled in analyzing uncommon and conventional problems in service activities. (limit characters)
4. Please list the dates on your resume that reflect 30 months of experience. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Do you understand that failure to provide hours worked per week along with dates of employment (month/year or month/year to present) salary and job duties performed on your resume will disqualify your application?
EXAMPLE:
ABC ENTERPRISES: $55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications
NOTE: UPDATE YOUR RESUME TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION. RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PDF DOCUMENT FORMAT.

Simply writing: Surface Maintenance Mechanic, April 2001-present; is not sufficient to qualify your resume. Your resume must be detailed.
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6. Do you have a valid driver's license in the state you primarily work or live in? You may be required to present your current Drivers' license if you are selected for an interview. (limit characters)
7. Please list your current military grade/rank. (limit characters)
8. Please list your current military MOS. (limit characters)
Respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide. If your experience can't be verified, you will be disqualified.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Knowledge to develop new approaches, methods, or procedures in data gathering and analysis techniques. (limit characters)
10. Ability to overcome obstacles to gather and interpret evidence; ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies and/or inconsistencies among findings. (limit characters)
11. Skilled in conduct inspections and investigations where significant difficulties are encountered and the ability to select, adapt, and apply investigation and negotiation techniques; interpret complex laws and regulations. (limit characters)
12. Skilled in obtaining and/or reconstructing missing documents and information. (limit characters)
13. Ability to develop new approaches, methods, or procedures in data gathering and analysis techniques, recognizing and resolving discrepancies and/or inconsistencies among findings. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith.  I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731).  I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)