Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, manage, advise, and train others on matters of protocol for the conducting of distinguished visitor (DV) visits, ceremonies, official social functions, and special commanders' conferences.

Duties

Provides substantive protocol support for all DV visits to Joint Base Andrews Flightline. Serves as the supervisor and point of contact for all training functions, to include newly assigned personnel, and the maintenance, operations and support training for 89th Airlift Wing Protocol. Serves as point of contact for coordinating, planning, and directing administrative operations. Responsible for knowledge of fiscal regulations and laws pertaining to legal expenditure of APF and NAF for entertaining, ceremonies, and mementos. Provides custodial control of Operational and Management (O&M) Funds. Manages all aspects of Protocol O&M funds. Assists in managing courtesy calls and regularly scheduled executive level meetings.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Position may require unusual work irregular duty hours, e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays. Work outside of normal duty hours is expected and should be anticipated.
• Position is physically demanding; member must be able to stand for long periods of time. A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• Position is mentally demanding; position requires incumbent to know the rules of protocol and resolve problems quickly; member must think quick on his or her feet and apply tact and diplomacy in all situations.
• Employee must obtain and maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance.
• Employee must possess understanding of Microsoft Office software products (i.e., Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint).
• Employee must be articulate, polite/tactful, flexible to changes, demonstrate leadership under pressure and display professional personal appearance and grooming.
• This position may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station to perform the protocol mission.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of protocol regulations, and administrative regulations and skill in applying this knowledge in planning, administering, and executing administrative and support requirements. OR EDUCATION: 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 the concepts, principles and practices of a protocol program. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 2. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to effect goal accomplishment. 3. Skill in handling time management and protocol issues, and ability to quickly adapt to changing situations. 4. Knowledge of Air Force protocol and that of other services and countries is desired. 5. Skill in interpersonal communications; applying tact, diplomacy, and appropriate manners at all times. Articulate in advising senior leaders on appropriate protocol measures. 6. Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply protocol order of precedence, flag protocol, drill and ceremonies and formal dining procedures. 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

IF USING 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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address JB Andrews 1500 W Perimeter Road Ste 5300 JB Andrews, MD 20762 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]