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Job opening: PROTOCOL SPECIALIST

Salary: $57 853 - 75 206 per year
Published at: Aug 23 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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, manage, coordinate, advise, execute, and train on matters pertaining to protocol for the 37th Training Wing (TRW). To serve as event planner for visits by distinguished visitors (DVs) and groups for events such as special purpose meetings and conferences, awards presentations and various ceremonies.

Duties

Provides policy and procedural guidance for the Commander, Vice Commander, and other applicable personnel concerning proper protocol requirements for visiting dignitaries, military ceremonies conferences, official meetings, briefings, social functions, and special projects. Serves as protocol advisor to the 37th Training Wing Commander, staff, and functional installation-level points of contact. Also serves as protocol advisor to specific subordinate group commander and staff if incumbent is matrixed to that group. Custodian for Official Representation Funds (ORF) and Special Morale and Welfare (SM&W) Funds for events/activities for host and associate AF units. Interacts with comptroller, non-appropriated fund, and legal personnel to ensure ethical and legal interpretation of appropriate guidelines. Prepares and updates presentations, protocol briefings/reports, correspondence and performs special projects. Performs data collections and ensures recurring and one-time reports are thorough and accurate. Researches data and selects topics for informal visitor brochures, keeping the information up-to-date, as needed.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • THIS IS A TERM POSITION. NTE 48 MONTHS
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft to accomplish temporary duty
  • Employee must possess a valid state driver?s license
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Employee must possess the ability to perform moderate physical activity involving lifting, brisk walking, and standing for long periods of time
  • May be required to carry a phone or radio during on and off-duty hours
  • Employee must be able to attend a two week Protocol fundamentals training course at Maxwell AFB, AL
  • The employee must be able to distinguish between shades of color
  • Positions covered by this SCPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program

Qualifications

This vacancy is being re-announced. Candidates who applied for Announcement # 9P-AFPC-12066201-078989-RGD must self-nominate for this Announcement in order to receive consideration. Please remember to re-submit all applicable supporting documents. Please be advised, if you have missing supporting documents or the documents are incomplete, you will not be eligible for the chosen appointment. 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 includes working knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative planning methods, procedures, and techniques to conventional issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of protocol operations. As well, working knowledge of the organization, programs, mission, and functions of the assigned organization and agency in order to plan, schedule, and coordinate protocol responsibilities to include knowledge of, and ability to successfully apply standard protocol courtesies to be accorded to distinguished visitors. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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, and ability to successfully apply military protocol, etiquette manuals and guides, USAF and Command policies, regulations, agency policy, practices and procedures to organize and oversee protocol events. 2. Knowledge of, and ability to successfully apply standard protocol courtesies to be accorded to distinguished visitors primarily from the United States, DoD, other government agencies, foreign countries, and state and local officials. 3. Detailed knowledge and thorough understanding of regulations and procedures affecting Official Representation Funds (ORF), Special Morale and Welfare (SM&W) Funds and Operations and Maintenance Funds (O&M) and skill in applying basic resource, budget and funds management. 4. Knowledge of organizational components and functions located throughout the agency. 5. Ability to independently plan individual workload to meet deadlines and coordinate event support requirements with a variety of organizations and use various office automation software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. 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. Additional Conditions of Employment: This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release. May be expected to perform duties outside of normal scheduled duty hours to include weekends, holidays, and overtime. Subject to being on-call to support mission requirements and during periods of high activity. These irregular hours are usually not forecasted and require flexibility on the part of the member.

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 JBSA Lackland AFB 1720 Patrick Street JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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