Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a first level supervisor, planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Hanscom AFLCMC Protocol Office. The position serves as the 3-Star Center Commander's focal point and program manager for all protocol related activities.

Duties

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of AFLCMC Protocol Office ensuring that Protocol Activities comply with legal, regulatory, procedural requirements etc., and meet customer needs. Performs a variety of individual Protocol work as well as responsible for management of the Commander's Special Morale Welfare Funds (SMWF) and Official Representation Funds (ORF). Manages courtesy calls and regularly scheduled executive level meetings. Responsibilities include insuring that a wide variety of events involving distinguished visitors (e.g. General and Flag Officer personnel equivalent of the US and foreign military, key policy decision makers in state and federal government, reigning royalty, etc.) are managed in such a manner to enhance the reputation and mission of the center.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Employee must possess ability to perform moderate physical activity (i.e., lifting, brisk walking, bending, and prolonged standing).
• Employee must be articulate, polite/tactful, flexible to changes, and demonstrate leadership under pressure.
• Employee may be required to work overtime or unorthodox hours to accomplish the mission.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This is a Centrally Managed position under the Force Support Career Field.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualifications Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in providing protocol expertise for event/visit management; providing strategic type planning and execution of matters pertaining to protocol activities; and applying the concepts, principles, and techniques to establish, implement, and maintain a proactive protocol program. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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 methods, practices, and techniques of protocol to enable the incumbent to function as technical authority to develop and execute protocol requirements. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to provide leadership and direction of staff. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in order to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. 5. Knowledge of military and civilian protocol etiquette. 6. Knowledge of headquarters and base organizations sufficient to plan and coordinate visits and itineraries. 7. Knowledge and skill to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to problems. 8. Ability to manage expenditures within funding and program guidelines. 9. Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office software products (i.e. Excel, Word, Access, and Power Point). 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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.

Contacts

• Address AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]