About the Position: Serves as a Protocol Specialist within the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Incumbent's recommendations provide the basis for the observance of correct protocol procedures and precedence in support of the Commanding General, SES deputy and other Senior Executive Service members.

Duties

Plan/coordinate/execute protocol aspects of visits for high ranking United States general officers and foreign dignitaries as well as special ceremonies hosted by the Commanding General. Determine protocol support requirements for Senior Executive Service (SES), executive level civilians, and other distinguished visitors to the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Respond to requests for advice/assistance in matters/activities relative to protocol procedures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Incumbent must be able to lift 30 lbs. flag stand/stanchions in the performance of event/ceremonies mission duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic 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) 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 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 planning, coordinating and carrying out visits both foreign and domestic for general officers/senior executive service visitors; providing protocol assistance for visits of high ranking United States and foreign dignitaries; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with personnel to accomplish protocol objectives; programming and requesting use of Official Representation Funds (ORF); providing supporting logistical needs such as military air (MILAIR), commercial air (COMAIR), lodging, and visit authorization requests (VARs) for distinguished visitors (DV). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Organizational AwarenessPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence 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 (NH-02/GS-11).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address BK-APF-W6HUAA US SPACE MSL DEF CMD/ARSTRAT DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk