PROTOCOL SPECIALIST

Duties

• Coordinates, consolidates and implements General Officer administrative support, ceremonial and Protocol policy and procedural guidance for CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) Commander, Deputy Commander and other applicable personnel concerning proper ceremonial/protocol requirements for visiting dignitaries, military ceremonies, conferences, official meetings, briefings, etc.
• Coordinates and implements all official functions for senior CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) personnel.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE), ensuring that the protocol operations for CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Represents CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) with other installation/functional area organizations, outside government and community agencies and all sanctioned DV visits.
• Maintains custodial control of the Commander's Official Representation Funds (ORF) gift locker and gift fund.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities over a limited staff of military personnel.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee may be required to work extended or uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• The employee may be required to participate in nontraditional work schedules involving participation in round the clock shift operations, or otherwise work beyond, or outside traditional hours.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• This is a Key Position IAW DOD Directive 1200.7. The incumbent must be removed from military status if alter-natives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• Superior Qualifications may be considered if there is demonstratable proof provided on your resume.

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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:(1) Works with national and international rules, procedures, and forums prescribing traditional and diplomatic customs, courtesies, and etiquette applicable to maintaining a positive, proactive Protocol Program. (2) Works with Federal agencies, State and local governments, and foreign countries in order to analyze and assist in coordinating complex events to their conclusion. and (3) Works with a wide range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/organizational techniques, and military command.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement or applicable education substitution for experience.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Expert level knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of Protocol, customs, courtesies, and govern-ing policies.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience including strategic planning, mentoring, team building, problem solv-ing, conflict management, career planning and performance evaluation. Ability to plan, organize work, direct functions, and meet suspense's.
3. Knowledge of budgetary requirements associated with planning ceremonial activities, associated with planning ceremonial activities, conferences, official events, and the utilization of Official Representational Funds. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Ability to supervise and provide guidance to a staff of military personnel. Ability to plan, organize, and direct CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) functions.
5. Ability to work independently, set priorities, analyzes situations quickly and correctly, and make quick deci-sions under stressful conditions to provide responsive, professional protocol assistance.
6. Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, and regulations to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of safety and security regionals and EEO policies, practices, and 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement or applicable education substitution for experience.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.