About the Position: This position is located in the Army Futures Command Headquarters - Executive Services (Protocol) office. Executive Services is the AFC Staff Directorate responsible for the execution and operation of protocol functions in the Headquarters (HQ) and the Joint Visitor's Bureau (JVB) for special missions and large events of the AFC Commander.

Duties

Serves as a Protocol Specialist within the Executive Services Office for Headquarters, U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC). Plans, coordinates, and executes all protocol related functions for the AFC leadership to include the Commanding General, Deputy Commanding General/Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Command Sergeant Major, and SES and GO headquarters staff. Plans and implements protocol for casual to formal social events (i.e., military balls, picnics, receptions). Works closely with action officers to provide established requirements (receiving lines, flag display, seating arrangement, VIP courtesies, invitations and RSVP, ticket sales and money collection). Plans and implements special events (POW-MIA, Cultural Observances, Army Birthday Celebrations, Memorial Ceremonies and funerals). Serves as protocol escort for the duration of the scheduled event, providing advice and assistance as needed and taking corrective action for unforeseen requirements which allow the event to continue to a successful conclusion.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Applying knowledge of national and international rules prescribing traditional and diplomatic customs, courtesies, and etiquette sufficient to execute protocol functions; 2) Applying knowledge of organizational structure sufficient to analyze and assist in coordinating complex events to their conclusion; and 3) Analyzing program objectives to assist in implementing protocol for casual to formal social events. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-12. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FN-W0CUAA US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND HQ DO NOT MAIL Austin, TX 78701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk