PROTOCOL SPECIALIST.

Duties

Plans, manages, coordinates, advises, executes, and trains on protocol activities including visits by distinguished guests and groups, special presentations and awards programs, special ceremonies, special purpose conferences and projects in support of the Commander, Vice Commander, Executive Director, and/or Chief of Staff.

Manages, coordinates, and integrates all actions required for worldwide official travel and appearances by Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command (CC and CV) and other high-level visiting DOD dignitaries from outside the Command AOR as directed by the CC.

Travel for visits. Coordinates with other support offices such as security to verify clearance levels; transportation to coordinate staff cars or mass movements; Base Operations to determine arrival and departure times, the Club (or off-base caterer) for food and beverage, etc.

Prepares necessary correspondence, documentation, and written reports.

Conducts briefings. Communicates information, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of individuals or audiences such as commanders, visitors, the staffs of offices providing support to appearances, events, and committees.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.
• 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. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft to accomplish temporary duty.
• May be required to possess a valid drivers license and pass the flight line driving course.
• Employee may occasionally be recalled to duty or required to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  
  

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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes broad knowledge of the customs, concepts, practice, and regulations dealing with national and international diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette such as that gained by extensive experience and/or training, in order to perform a wide range of protocol events in variety of settings to include traditional US military, foreign military, in unfamiliar culture, and/or non-US dignitaries, VIPs or diplomats. Keen skill and intense comprehensive practical knowledge of protocol principles/concepts in order plan, coordinate, effectively interact an unfamiliar environment with a near instinctive ability, and, seamless adjust, on the fly, protocol events. Knowledge and skill with military organizational structure and/or diplomatic hierarchies in order to interact with high-ranking dignitaries and their support staff in participating in protocol events. Knowledge of DOD, AF and AMC and international protocol policies, practices, and procedures combined with knowledge of the structure, missions of various organizations to plan, organize and coordinate the overall protocol program for the wing and tenant units on Dover AFB. Knowledge of etiquette, military customs, cultural considerations, and international protocol as well as an understanding of management techniques is essential in order to adequately schedule visits assuring the visitor's purpose is accomplished.

OREDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M., if related.

ORCOMBINATION 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 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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:

• Knowledge of both civilian and military protocol, etiquette manuals and guides, USAF and Command policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of proper protocol courtesies to be accorded to distinguished visitors from both the United States and foreign governments.
• Knowledge of organizational components and functions located throughout the agency.
• Ability to independently plan individual workload to meet deadlines and coordinate event and travel support requirements with a variety of organizations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply accepted budgeting and book keeping practices to project, monitor, and document collections and expenditures.
  
  

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

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

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click

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

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

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

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

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.