About the Position: Incumbent will Serve as Protocol Director and advisor to the CG 1st Armored Division (1AD) & Fort Bliss. As advisor to the Commanding General, 1AD Command Group, and senior officials, the incumbent applies expert knowledge of the principles, methods, practices and techniques of the protocol program. Exhibits thorough knowledge and understanding of national and international rules, procedures, and forums prescribing traditional and diplomatic customs, courtesies and etiquette.

Duties

Develops, updates, and implements a protocol program that effectively supports Fort Bliss. Conducts continuous analysis and evaluation of protocol plans and programs from both a technical and operational point of view. Reviews protocol initiatives for responsiveness to Command requirements and assures continued responsiveness to changing conditions by furnishing appropriate guidance both formally and informally to the HQ staff and field installations. Presents recommendations for program improvement to the Chief of Staff. Develops procedural framework for handling all protocol matters to include totally integrated time-phased planning of activities/events being developed as well as methods to ensure completion dates and specific requirements are met by host staffs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Secret security clearance required.
• A valid stateside drivers license is required.
• May work nights, weekends, holidays and/or irregular duty hours commensurate with mission requirements.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 which includes experience directing the formulation of all arrangements for command social and official functions; maintaining records and files of expenditures for official dinners, luncheons, receptions, and social events; managing a protocol office budget; designing and producing formal invitations, flyers, and programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Manages Human ResourcesOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingWritten Communication 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-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EQ-APF-WAPB96 ST ARMORED DIV SENIOR CDR AUG TDA DO NOT MAIL Fort Bliss, TX 79916 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk