About the Position: Serves as Program Analyst (Protocol) responsible for the protocol program within the 20th CBRNE Command (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosives) and special advisor to the commanding general and staff.

Duties

You will develop and implement a high-level headquarters protocol program and provide guidance to senior leadership and subordinate commands regarding protocol requirements and command policies. Provide protocol guidance and support to all subordinate organizations in the planning and coordinating of ceremonies, conferences, seminars, demonstrations, tours, and formal visits. Act as a member of the organization Employee Activities Committee in charge of unit funds for social activities, hails and farewells, luncheons and other fund raising and morale enhancing events. Serve as primary gift closet custodian responsible for ordering, inventory and accountability of gifts purchased with funds. Establish and maintain key personnel rosters such as command social roster and key leader roster, etc. Interpret guidance relating to budget, personnel and travel programs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent may be required at times to work extended or irregular hours to meet mission requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• This position is subject to a one-year probationary period, unless previously met.
• 25% travel may be required for this position.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) evaluating information concerning management processes; AND (2) identifying discrepancies and recommending possible solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. OR GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) coordinating official visits and events to include reviewing itineraries for accuracy and managing invitations; AND (2) providing assistance during facility setup for organizational events or official visits; AND (3) reviewing an annual protocol budget to ensure appropriate guidelines are followed. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Hospitality, Management, Business, or Human Resource Management. (Note: You must attach 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. OR GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) managing multiple senior-level official visits to include developing itineraries, coordinating facilities, drafting and sending invitations and managing RSVPs; AND (2) planning and executing the setup and removal of equipment related to protocol events, including podiums, tables and chairs for seating arrangements, and audio/visual support; AND (3) advises financial and program managers on difficult problems and provides solutions to control and overcome issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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: Decision MakingOral CommunicationOrganizational 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.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address AG-APF-WNE099 20TH CBRNE COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk