Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a protocol specialist with responsibility for planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating all activities surrounding the arrival, departure, and escort of domestic and foreign distinguished visitors.

Duties

Provides substantive protocol support for all distinguished visitors (DV) visits to Joint base Andrews Flight Line. Participates in the planning, organization, and execution of the arrival and departure activities for high-level foreign DV aircraft. Manages the Distinguished Visitors Lounge. Acts as Chief Office Records and ensures the Records Custodian is in compliance with records program requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Travel and Relocation expenses are not authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Position will require irregular duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays. Work outside of normal duty hours is expected and should be anticipated.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station to perform the protocol mission.
• Employee must be articulate, polite/tactful, flexible to changes, demonstrate leadership under pressure and display professional personal appearance and grooming.
• Position is physically demanding; member must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Position is mentally demanding; position requires incumbent to know the rules of protocol and resolve problems quickly; member must think quick on his or her feet and apply tact and diplomacy in all situations.
• Employee must possess understanding of Microsoft Office software products (i.e., Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and flight line driver's license.
• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessments.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include Knowledge of protocol and etiquette to plan and carry out a variety of special functions for distinguished high- level U.S. and foreign visitors and the 316th Wing. Skill in tactful interactions with high-ranking U.S. and foreign civilian and military leaders on a personal basis, up to and including heads of state, heads of government, and reigning royalty. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with visiting individuals and groups, working simultaneous tasks with great flexibility using creative and innovative methods in order to quickly adapt within demanding time schedules and/or with limited resources. Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in?-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of a protocol program. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures. Ability to plan, organize and direct functions and the staff. 2. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Skill in handling time management and protocol issues, and ability to quickly adapt to changing situations. Skill in interpersonal communications; applying tact, diplomacy and appropriate manners at all times. Articulate in advising senior leaders on appropriate protocol measures. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply protocol order of precedence, flag protocol, drill and ceremonies. Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with other organizations as necessary to plan, organize and direct the execution of foreign and domestic aircraft missions. 4. Basic working knowledge of aircraft servicing requirements, i.e. aircraft servicing personnel, fueling, waste removal, towing, parking, cargo loading and unloading, etc. for a wide variety of domestic and foreign aircraft. 5. Skill in the application of national, international, DoD and agency policy, practices and procedures regarding protocol and diplomacy. Knowledge gained in an Air Force protocol office is highly desirable. Working knowledge of the mission, responsibilities, and limitations, of numerous agencies such as Base Operations, command post, Secret Service, Security Forces, State Department Protocol, Customs and Immigrations, and embassies. 6. Knowledge of various office automation software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office), tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases and graphs and ability to effectively maintain office records. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address JB Andrews 1500 W Perimeter Road Ste 5300 JB Andrews, MD 20762 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]