This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Plans, directs, coordinates, executes, and manages the conduct of official visits (both foreign and domestic) to the Watervliet Arsenal. Responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, and presentation of Command overview briefings as well as VIP/orientation briefings to distinguished visitors and Continuity of Operations groups. Supports Public Affairs by serving as a media relations escort, updating Watervliet Arsenal websites and associated social media portals. Responsible for planning, directing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive public affairs, protocol, and visitor support programs. Determines proper protocol in connection with ceremonies, receptions, official luncheons, and dinners; determines menus based on research or own knowledge of cultural, religious, or other background peculiar to a distinguished visit/visitor. Prepares and presents briefings to the Commander regarding the protocol portion of events/visits. Assists with executive assistant duties by providing administrative support to the Commander and executive leaders.

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. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position may require the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Note: Each grade has different qualifications, which must be met in order to be considered for that grade. Specialized Experience: For the GS-11 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Assisting with planning and implementing events and/or functions such as: official visits, conferences, awards, promotions, retirements and Change of Command ceremonies; (2) Providing recommendations to or assisting with protocol and/or administrative policies/procedures; and (3) Composing correspondence, fact sheets, memoranda for record, agendas, etc. relative to such events and/or functions. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do 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 second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) For the GS-12 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Overseeing the planning and execution of official or social events/functions for a large organization/Command; (2) Identifying potential program initiatives or special projects that could improve the use of protocol services and/or resources; (3) Communicating (verbally and written) with senior level leaders/staff within an organization and with external customers in order to provide information/guidance on protocol policy; and (4) Working knowledge and understanding of national and international rules, procedures and diplomatic customs, courtesies, and etiquette. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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 AJ-APF-W0K9AA US ARMY ARSENAL, WATERVLIET DO NOT MAIL Watervliet, NY 12189 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk