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 plan, manage, coordinate, advise, execute, and train on matters pertaining to protocol.

Duties

Plans, manages, coordinates, advises, executes protocol activities including visits by distinguished guests and groups, special presentations, special ceremonies, special purpose conferences and projects in support of the Three-Star General Superintendent, Vice Superintendent, and Director of Staff. Personally manages special visits, tours, meetings, and other events conducted by the Academy. Prepares necessary correspondence, documentation, and written reports. Conducts Briefings. Communicates information/data in an effective manner so the audience/recipient understands the intended message.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A Secret security clearance is required.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft to accomplish temporary duty.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and pass the flight line driving course.
• Due to unusual circumstance (i.e. serve weather, base closures) may have to telework.
• Employee may occasionally be recalled to duty or required to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays. Overtime may be required.
• A Pre-employment Physical is required.

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 and 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 include: (1) Advise leadership on protocol matters to include flags, seating, dress, sequence of events, event agendas etc. (2) Plan and coordinate activities for general officers, distinguished civilians (e.g. congressional, presidential appointees, host country dignitaries and leaders, etc.); (3) Apply budgeting and accounting techniques when executing projects; (4) Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations; (5) Utilize a high degree of judgment and discretion in preparing correspondence, written reports and presentations for senior leaders. OR Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR 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. 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 both civilian and military protocol, etiquette manuals and guides, USAF and Command policies, regulations, and procedures. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of proper protocol courtesies to be accorded to distinguished visitors from both the United States and foreign governments. 3. Knowledge of organizational components and functions located throughout the agency. 4. Ability to independently plan individual workload to meet deadlines and coordinate event support requirements with a variety of organizations. 5. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to apply accepted budgeting and book keeping practices to project, monitor and document collections and expenditures. 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.

***************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]