Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Serves as Protocol Specialist, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), in all phases of the Protocol Division work. In the absence of the Protocol officer, serves as the staff assistant and advisor to the Office of the Commanding General, Deputy Commanding General, and Chief of Staff, AMCOM.

Duties

Plan, coordinate, and execute protocol aspects of visits of high ranking United States (US) and foreign dignitaries, events and ceremonies hosted by the Commanding General (CG) with guidance and assistance. Respond professionally to requests for assistance in all matters related to protocol procedures, consulting with Director or Team Leader for complex decisions. Provide timely briefings on upcoming visits, events or ceremonies. Provide full range of protocol services to include design, planning, set ups/clean ups, and execution of events, i.e., ceremonies, assist with conferences and plan and execute official social events. Assist in the establishment of an effective protocol policy addressing the special needs of Distinguished Visitors (DVs) and Events. Determine protocol support requirements for executive level civilians with DA, Sister Services and official visits. Coordinate events and Visits across the Installation. Conceptualize, plan and conduct event-related activities in accordance with agency protocol standards associated with events and ceremonies with guidance and assistance Recommend appropriate use of funding to support official command visitors and dignitaries, and events in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes providing protocol assistance for visits of high ranking United States (US) and foreign dignitaries; determining protocol support requirements, planning and executing Official Events and Ceremonies such as Change of Commands, reviewing protocol policies for an organization, and escorting dignitaries for the duration of their visit in a professional and courteous manner. 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. 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: Interpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationOrganizational AwarenessTechnical 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). If you misrepresent your experience/education or provide false/fraudulent information in/with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you. Making false/ fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine/imprisonment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address GP-W0H9AA US ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk