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 to serve as Protocol Advisor and Conference Coordinator; responsible for official/unofficial international/domestic dignitary visits; plan, execute social/ceremonial events. Provide expert protocol guidance, public relations, task agencies to provide logistical support for conference/meetings honors, and ensure policy effectiveness.

Duties

1. Conceptualizes, plans, coordinates, and executes protocol aspects of various types of events hosted by the Commander, the Canadian NORAD Deputy Commander, or the US Deputy Commander of USNORTHCOM, involving distinguished US and Foreign civilian and military attendees. 2. Provides advice and assistance to team members and serves as the knowledgeable source of information about protocol- related activities, requirements. Trains and advises tasked project/action officers (normally at field grade level) in planning and coordinating a comprehensive range of DV events to include visits, changes of command, conferences, promotions, retirements, awards, and other ceremonies. 3. Decongests and tracks a heavy schedule of visitors, updating and integrating all changes, modifying schedules/read ahead and briefing Command senior leadership accordingly. Coordinates and oversees support provided by enlisted aides or contracted catering facility and all related requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• This position has been designated as Critical Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as a condition of employment.
• This is an obligated position to which an employee has return rights. Upon the return of the employee, the selectee may be required to vacate the position.
• PCS will NOT be paid.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, CONT'D
• CONT'D the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive
• CONT'D position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. CONT'D
• CONT'D The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyance CONT'D
• CONT'D in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
• Employee may be required to work and/or be “on call” after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays.
• Employee will be required to attend periodic command and/or civic related social functions and related events after normal duty hours.
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real-World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, CONT'D
• CONT'D Joint Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. CONT'D
• CONT'D These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations.
• YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled” Telework. CONT'D
• CONT'D This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee’s eligibility. A civilian employee’s telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee’s request.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Superior Qualifications may be considered.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Qualifications

Continued Conditions Of Employment This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule, Administrative and Management Positions, SPECIALIZED 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 (1) Knowledge of concepts, principals and techniques to establish, implement and maintain a proactive protocol program; (2) Knowledge of military traditions, ceremonial honors, courtesies, observances and etiquette, both military and civilian to include high level national and international military and civilian officials; (3) Applying knowledge to complex protocol activities and to exceptionally diverse matters relating to protocol planning, management and utilization of protocol resources; (4) Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with groups interested in, or affected by, programs and policies; (5) Knowledge of budgetary rules and regulations to effectively manage and operate a distinctive variety of accounts and budgets. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M., if related. 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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. 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 Protocol concepts, principles, their methods and applications, established practices, interpersonal relations and practices, and accepted management techniques and knowledge of military protocol and ceremonies. 2. Knowledge of staff organization, planning procedures, military rank structures and hierarchies. 3. Skill to create itineraries and meeting opportunities for distinguished visitors and senior influential leaders/groups based on knowledge of diverse cultural, religious, ethnic and national backgrounds, as well as Command's strategic messaging. 4. Knowledge of Official Representation Funds regulations, Special Morale and Welfare (SM&W) regulations, agency budget procedures, precedents, policies and guides and skill in management of personnel to build collaborative efforts to ensure the performance of tasks by a variety of support personnel through tact, courtesy, persuasion and diplomacy. 5. Knowledge of safety and security regulation, practices and procedures; knowledge of commonly accepted writing and editing techniques and skill in applying those techniques in the development and preparation of event plans and materials distributed to distinguished visitors. 6. Ability to independently organize and follow-through on a myriad of complicated details and interconnected tasks. 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 NORTHCOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]