You will serve as an Administrative/Technical Specialist in the Public & Congressional Affairs Division; Corporate Operations Department of NAVSURFWARCENDLD. You will serve as Chief Protocol Officer. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. NT-04 is equivalent to GS-11/12.

Duties

You will plan, manage, and execute the command's Protocol program in support of the Director, Corporate Communications. You will establish local policies via the Command Visit SOP and the protocol visit checklist, develop programs, and direct other government personnel and contractors in execution of the program. You will plan and implement specific and special protocol guidance based on desired goals. You will plan, direct, organize, and exercise control over processes and personnel assigned as needed from across the command to assist in protocol across a variety of events. You will advise director of corporate communications on the impact of protocol issues and problems associated with visits. You will provide all protocol visit content input to the annual command history report. You will assist in planning and coordinating internal events, such as ribbon cuttings, dedications ceremonies, and retirement ceremonies. You will coordinate and provide protocol arrangements for VIPs and other visitors to the command. You will plan, execute, and direct all details of itineraries pertaining to visits by distinguished visitors including flag/general officers, cabinet members, Senior Executive Service, congressional leaders, and comparable foreign dignitaries. You will ensure that VIPs and other visitors are treated professionally and courteously, keeping the command's image in mind at all times. You will coordinate and conduct tours of the command, VIP visits and orientations, and briefings for employees or high-ranking officials. You will work with senior leadership to identify requirements for visits and/or events. You will provide and coordinate event logistics, and work with command/base support personnel to arrange for facilities, transportation, parking, marquee messages, and lodging as needed. You will interface with, approve, and adjust catering providers and venues in support of Command sanctioned events to include management of funding.

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
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-03 (GS-09/10 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector planning or coordinating special events, ceremonies, or visits by distinguished visitors in accordance with organizational protocol practices, policies, or procedures. 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:

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
or
Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
or
Successfully completion an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.
or
A combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

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

Contacts

• Address NAVSURFWARCENDLD 6149 Welsh Road Suite 203 Dahlgren, VA 22448 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]