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 a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of GS-0301-12, Core Personnel Document-8E21502.

Duties

Senior Protocol Specialist. Develops Protocol Training Courses and implements protocol policy and procedural guidance based on DOD and AF objectives to AFGSC. As SME, responsible for oversight of effective and accurate expenditures of Official Representation Funds (ORF), Special Morale and Welfare Funds (SM&W) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Funds, and management of expenditures for the office government purchase card and travel budget. As the Protocol Expert, he/she will serve, along with the Chief of Protocol, as the principle point of contact for all protocol aspects of conferences hosted by AFGSC Commander or Vice Commander.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance.
• PCS will NOT be paid
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May be required to work overtime, compensatory time, and irregular duty hours, e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays on short notice.
• Performs periodic, 24 hour on call duties.
• Travel by military or commercial air, TDY or frequent trip between on and office base locations may be required.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position is emergency-essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate, may be
• required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status.

Qualifications

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. GS-11SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, and techniques of protocol matters, both international and national to develop, establish, and maintain a proactive protocol program; as well as, broad knowledge of Air Force and military traditions and skill in working with high level military and civilian officials. Knowledge and understanding of military ceremony and strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by the AFGSC Protocol Office. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the program. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the Protocol Office. Knowledge and skill sufficient to speak to a variety of individuals and groups in explaining the office and its objectives and policies, and to obtain the cooperation of others. 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., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. Only higher-level graduate education in excess of the first 2 years may be combined with experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, and techniques of protocol matters, both international and national to develop, establish, and maintain a proactive protocol program; as well as, broad knowledge of Air Force and military traditions and skill in working with high level military and civilian officials. Knowledge and understanding of military ceremony and strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by the AFGSC Protocol Office. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the program. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the Protocol Office. Knowledge and skill sufficient to speak to a variety of individuals and groups in explaining the office and its objectives and policies, and to obtain the cooperation of others. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 the concepts, principles, and practices of protocol, precedence, funding, military ceremonies, and traditions, both national and international. 2. Knowledge of the protocol and military operational planning process and ability to apply that knowledge in routine exercise, contingency, and real world operations. 3. Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, and regulations to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in responding to work related problems and questions. 4. Knowledge of standard organizational budget procedures. 5. Skill in working with people to maintain effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by ceremonial and protocol programs and policies and skill in working with high level military and civilian officials. 6. Ability to plan, organize and direct functions and staff of a large sized organization to include providing guidance to both military and civilian personnel. 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.

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 Barksdale AFB 345 Davis Avenue W Suite 223 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]