About the Position: Serve as Protocol Officer, staff assistant, and advisor to the Commanding General, Deputy Commanding General, Chief of Staff, and other top management officials in the various aspects of the Command protocol program for the United States Army Aviation Center and Fort Novosel. This includes Public Relations Responsibilities, high-level Event Management, Distinguished Visitor Trip Planning/Management, Conference Planning.

Duties

Serve as the Primary Staff Advisor to the Commanding General on various matters pertaining to protocol, protocol policy formation, visitor activities, ceremonies and conference management for the command group. Integrate the efforts of each subordinate USAACE command, tenant unit and staff office to achieve an orientation for the visitor in a schedule designed to fit the needs of the visitor, the supporting units/organizations, and the Commanding General. Maintain direct liaison with Command Group officials, Public Affairs Officer, Directors, national and professional organizations, other military services, state/county/city officials, and private industry. Responsible to be the subject matter expert on Foreign Relations, Protocol Regulations, Guidance and Guidelines and execute proper Protocol at all times during all aspects of each visit. Host programs for the Commanding General involving numerous major social activities per year, and overall responsibility for planning and coordinating dedications of streets, buildings, gates and other monuments. Supervises two Protocol Assistants, temporary and excess military and civilian personnel as assigned, to include a Master Sergeant NCOIC and Protocol NCO. Plan, organize, schedule, and control various facets of the Protocol Office and Staff.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• This position requires to travel up to 25% of the time.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense 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.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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: 1) Coordinate the planning, logistics and execution of official and social functions for distinguished domestic and international visitors. 2) Brief on special plans/procedures pertaining to high-ranking distinguished guests and dignitaries' visits. 3) Maintain a Protocol calendar and reference book of events. 4) Supervise personnel engaged in protocol activities. AND 5) Perform evaluation of subordinates' work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Managing Human ResourcesRelationship Building and Sustainment 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 SB-W0U9AA US ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Novosel, AL 36362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk