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 plan, organize, manage, advise, and train others on matters of protocol for the conducting of distinguished visitor (DV) visits, ceremonies, official social functions, and special commanders' conferences. the position has oversight of the maintenance, operation and support of the 89th Airlift Wing Flightline.

Duties

Provides substantive protocol support for all DV visits to Joint Base Andrews Flightline. Serves as the supervisor and point of contact for all training functions, to include newly assigned personnel, and the maintenance, operations and support training for 89th Airlift Wing Protocol. Serves as point of contact for coordinating, planning, and directing administrative operations Responsible for knowledge of fiscal regulations and laws pertaining to legal expenditure of APF and NAF for entertaining, ceremonies, and mementos.

Requirements

• Position may require unusual work irregular duty hours, e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays. Work outside of normal duty hours is expected and should be anticipated.
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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).
• Employee must be articulate, polite/tactful, flexible to changes, demonstrate leadership under pressure and display professional personal appearance and grooming.
• This position may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station to perform the protocol mission
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• 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 is to plan, schedule, coordinate, advise, execute, and manage the protocol training program for Joint Base Andrews Distinguished Visitor Lounge. Joint Base Andrews operates the busiest Flight Line Protocol operation in the Department of Defense. Work accomplished directly and significantly impacts the ability of senior leader DVs to keep their itineraries and to ensure that they can focus on the issues making sound decisions that shape world events. Work also ensures that military traditions and observances are upheld through ceremonies and events, enhancing military-relations with community and government leaders as well as the general public. As an extension of the diplomatic arm of the United States, acts as a goodwill ambassador. 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 Air Force protocol and that of other services and countries is desired. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply protocol order of precedence, flag protocol, drill and ceremonies and formal dining procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Skill in interpersonal communications; applying tact, diplomacy, and appropriate manners at all times. Articulate in advising senior leaders on appropriate protocol measures. 5. Ability to effect goal accomplishment. 6. Skill in handling time management and protocol issues, and ability to quickly adapt to changing situations. 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]