You will serve as a PROTOCOL SPECIALIST in the U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND of COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND.

Duties

You will serve as the Senior Protocol Specialist responsible for planning, directing, controlling, implementing, and executing required support for the Commander, Deputy Commander, and Chief of Staff. You will propose Courses of Action (CORs) to Senior Leadership and the Chief of Protocol in support of high-level events. You will make recommendations regarding planning, establishing, directing, and implementing command-wide policy for conferences, distinguished domestic and foreign visitors, and protocol for ceremonies, awards, retirements, and changes in command. \ You will develop and administer program planning and procedures and implement regulations to provide for a comprehensive execution of command-wide protocol policy. You will provide protocol support to both the military leadership and civilian executives of the command and other DoD agencies on all matters relating to special events. You will serve as an advisor and consultant to the Command on protocol policies and procedures in the absence of the Chief of Protocol, to ensure the objectives of the commander are met. You will monitor operations and ensure that protocol services and activities are efficiently maintained, operated and controlled to all USFFC Flags and members of the Senior Executive Service. You will coordinate with the Commander, Deputy Commander, Vice Commander, Executive director, and other Senior Leaders through direct in-progress review meetings. You will conduct cost comparison/benefits studies of current or projected programs to measure program performance. You will receive, evaluate, and negotiate with customers on requests for changes in services not within the existing scope of the work. You will provide guidance on policies and procedures to ensure the attainment of established objectives of the office; to include addressing a broad range of interests and needs of the Command. You will interpret policies and procedures outlined by DoD, DON, and USFFC guidelines to ensure proper reception, orientation and on-going protocol assistance. You will analyze projected costs of each event and compare actual costs to projections. You will act as escort officer guiding distinguish visitors on tours to various Navy/military platforms, facilities, installations, and industrial areas. Climbing of office stairs and steep ladders on board ships, submarines and aircraft is required.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS - 12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with USFFC HQ and Department of the Navy structure, mission, goals and protocols sufficient to assist in the administration of the USFFC HQ Protocol Program. Experience independently organizing and following through on procedures and details required to successfully coordinate high level protocol support for distinguished visitors. Experience developing information and material to be disseminated through a wide range of oral and written communications principles, practices, techniques, analytical methods and inter-personal relations practices. Experience providing a thorough knowledge of the customs and regulations dealing with domestic and foreign diplomatic formality, precedence and etiquette for high echelon military and civilian officials. Experience ensuring adherence to and use of regulations and instructions governing the use of Official Representation Funds. Experience with protocol subtleties associate with international engagements; to include sensitive cultural practices and procedures involved with traditional and formal diplomatic customs, courtesies, and etiquette. Experience with the regulations concerning Official Representation Funds (ORF) to ensure proper use and requisite recording of expenditures. Experience analyzing and evaluating the protocol needs of USFFC HQ to in order to advise on new approaches to meet evolving objectives. This position may require after hours and weekends from normal duty schedule. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education.

Contacts

• Address COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND US Fleet Forces Command Norfolk, VA 23551 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]