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. TERM Appointment: This position is a TERM Position Not to Exceed 2 years, may be made permanent. About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America.

Duties

Serve as Protocol Specialist in all phases of the Protocol Office work at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Point of contact for internal and external customers who request guidance on protocol issues such as invitations and replies, official entertaining, proper dress, receiving lines, menu preparation, seating arrangements, etc. Serve as Visit/Event Coordinator, responsible for distinguished visitors and others identified by leadership to include, but not limited to individual visits, delegations, conferences, social events, and ceremonies. Plans, develops, and directs the execution of approved detailed itineraries establishing time and place of arrival, size and significance of the group, background of interests, and length of stay. Plans, coordinates, executes, and directs the conduct of official social functions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A secret Clearance is required.
• Travel (25%) and irregular work hours, to include nights and weekends, may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience with protocol matters to include proper etiquette and military customs and courtesies for distinguished visitors (Senior Government Civilians, General and foreign delegations) sufficient to plan, coordinate, and deliver ceremonies, social functions, and receptions held in honor of distinguished visitors and to ensure appropriateness of all elements of planned function considering the status, cultural and religious backgrounds of the attendees. OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: business administration, political science, or management. 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:Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkTechnical Competence

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 BR-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk