About the Position: This position is located at USAJFK Special Warfare Center & School Chief of Staff, Fort Liberty, NC.

Duties

Serves as the Protocol Specialist in the Protocol Office, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS). Plans, coordinates, and executes all protocol aspects of ceremonial functions, including general officer promotions and retirement ceremonies, changes of command/responsibility, award ceremonies, graduations, etc. Prepares written guest lists for use by the executive agents and is responsible for prompt submission of all pro-rata sheets utilizing this method of payment.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• TDY is required 10% of the time.
• May be required to work on weekends or evenings.
• Must be able to possess a valid driver's license.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans 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. One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Plans, coordinates, and executes all protocol aspects of ceremonial functions, including general officer promotions and retirement ceremonies, changes of command/responsibility, award ceremonies, graduations, etc. 2) Applying knowledge of protocol procedures to ensure functions are conducted in conformance with universally accepted diplomatic and military rules of customs and etiquette; and 3) Communicating orally and in writing to advise and instruct escort and support personnel on such matters as when and where to report for duty, the proper dress code, and any special instructions necessary for the scheduled activities; and 4) Developing Itineraries, invitations, guest lists, develops seating arrangements, and provides Biographical information for distinguished visitors and actions typical of event planning. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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: Communication. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsTechnical 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 GS-09.

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 DN-APF-W1E0AA USAJFK SPECIAL WARFARE CNTR SCHOOL DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]