About the Position: This position is located in Falls Church, Virginia, with the Defense Health Agency. Salary negotiation may be available for those new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized.

Duties

Develops, plans, directs, manages, and delivers enterprise protocol program operations and activities. Manages, coordinates and implements high level (Congress, DOD, Service, government, private industry executives, civic leadership, and others) military and civilian functions. Independently leads coordination of the protocol program including administration, budget, supplies, records and reports, and protocol activities, with impact on distinguished visitors at the highest levels of the US and foreign governments. Resolves major conflicts involved in distinguished visitor scheduling and is required to perform key decision-making responsibilities associated with protocol functions. Leads the coordination of visits through verbal and written communication with high-ranking military and civilians; ensuring itinerary meets the intent of the visit as conveyed, and that outside agencies can also provide the requested services. Keeps an account of historical and upcoming engagements requiring protocol support. Coordinates with the DHA Executive Services Program Manager as required for Protocol support related to Executive Medicine Services.

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 a Secret security clearance.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• Employee must possess the ability to perform moderate physical activity involving lifting, brisk walking, and standing for long periods of time.
• May be required to carry a phone or radio during on and off-duty hours.
• The employee must be able to distinguish between shades of color.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

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. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Domestic 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 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. Basic Requirements for the Protocol Officer, GS-0301-13 Position: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating high level military and/or civilian engagements; preparing visitor information such as transportation procurement, lodging and travel arrangements, meeting schedules, etc.; briefing senior leaders regarding protocol requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementCommunications and MediaPlanning and Evaluating 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk