You will serve as a PROTOCOL OFFICER in the NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND of NSTC GREAT LAKES.

Duties

You will respond to requests for advice and assistance in all matters relative to proper protocol procedures. You will ensure responses are coordinated while maintaining confidentiality appropriate to the issue. You will provide both formal and informal briefings to groups and individuals which convey useful information that can be applied to specific situations. You will assist in the coordination of events with the action officers of various civilian organizations and military services. You will formulate and recommend policies and procedures governing the protocol functions for approval.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.

Qualifications

Qualifications for GS-11 level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: (1) Coordinate visits, meetings, and events to include logistical arrangements; (2) Coordinating all aspects of distinguished visitor visits; planning and conducting itineraries for visits by guests based on a comprehensive knowledge of national and international protocol, etiquette, rules and procedures; (3) Refining protocol processes and requirements and resolving issues that arise; (4) Providing briefings, reports, itineraries, and guidance to a wide range of civilian and military personnel on routine and unique protocol issues; and (5) Developing and executing protocol activities in support of VIP visits, international special events, ceremonies, and social functions. Qualifications for the GS-09 level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: (1) Coordinate visits, meetings, and events to include logistical arrangements; (2) Knowledge of, and ability to successfully apply military protocol, etiquette manuals and guides, regulations, agency policy, practices and procedures to organize and oversee protocol events; (3) Escorting guests throughout special events such as: Very Important Person (VIP) guests, high ranking officials, and/or other visiting dignitaries; and (4) Performing administrative duties in support of assigned organization such as: managing records of events, creating correspondence, and/or researching information on procedures. NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

For GS-11

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

LL.M., if related

For GS-09

Master's or equivalent graduate degree

OR

2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

LL.B. or J.D., if related.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NSTC GREAT LAKES 2601A Paul Jones Street Great Lakes, IL 60088 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]