About the Position: Serves as the Chief of Protocol for U.S. Army South (ARSOUTH) and is the subject matter expert and technical advisor for all protocol matters.

Duties

Independently plans, manages, coordinates, and carry out the requirements of the command protocol program to support the visits of dignitaries. Plans, directs, manages, and supervises program operations and activities for the command group. Manages and administers the overall command protocol program, which encompasses program development, program planning, program evaluation, and budget implementation. Directs office operations and activities, with full technical authority on materials and actions pertaining to protocol functions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• TDY travel is required up to 25% of the time.
• Travel requires official passport, immunizations and personnel recovery training in accordance with USARSOUTH policies. Must comply with DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, US Southern Command, US Army South and MILGP requirements for entry into country.
• This position requires personal attendance at hosted social and official functions involving extended work hours on holidays, weekends, and throughout the work week.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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 equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Experience utilizing pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources (people, money, or equipment) in the area of protocol; experience utilizing wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in foreign and U.S. protocol; experience planning and administering complex protocol and social functions hosted by senior members or senior leadership for high level distinguished visitors in accordance with regulatory guidance; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with personnel to accomplish protocol objectives; Implement and execute budget expenditures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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: Administration and ManagementManages and Organizes InformationOrganizational Awareness 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-12).

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 FR-APF-WJMW99 MAIN CMD POST, US ARMY SOUTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk