PROTOCOL SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Plans, coordinates, and implements all official functions for senior Department of the Air Force personnel and certain associated events for distinguished persons such as the President of the United States, Vice President of the United States, Members of Congress, Cabinet Members, the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and foreign dignitaries. Develops and implements protocol policy and procedural guidance for the Department of the Air Force. Oversees written reports for senior leadership to use as management tools regarding protocol activities. Responsible for the effective and accurate expenditure of the Secretary's Official Representation Funds (ORF) and Special Morale and Welfare Funds (SM&W) along with gift cultural exchange for the SecAF, CSAF, CSO, USecAF, VCSAF, VCSO, CMSAF, and CMSSF. Serves as the Air Force liaison for protocol matters with other agencies to include the White House, Congress, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the other Military Services, the Military District of Washington, Air Force District of Washington, Air Staff Directorates, Air Force Installations worldwide and other agencies as required. Develops updating core curriculum blocks of the Department of the Air Force Protocol Fundamentals Course and Department of the Air Force senior leader training sessions in collaboration with Director of Protocol and Protocol Course Director. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with an SCI background check. 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: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safe Disclosure of Political Appointments The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and subject to recall. Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft. Position occasionally requires incumbent to work overtime. This position is centrally managed. 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Mastery knowledge of the art of ceremony and protocol to include the concepts, principles, and techniques of protocol matters, both national and international; developing, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a proactive protocol program; utilizing extensive knowledge of Air Force, Space Force, DoD and military traditions and skill to effectively execute protocol operations in working with high-level military and civilian officials, as well as High Level US and Foreign Heads of State, Dignitaries and their security and staff personnel; subject matter expert who is sought out for advice on how to deal with unusual situations; applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issue or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the protocol program. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 in the full range of policies, procedures, practices, and concepts including nationally unique customs and courtesies of the international community 2. Skill expertise in professional decorum to appropriately greet customers, manage workforce, and advise distinguished senior leaders and guests such as diplomats, congressional members, general officers, members of the Senior Executive Service, and the public at large. 3. Knowledge in professional problem solving to recognize and analyze complex problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations for resolution. 4. Knowledge in all forms of communication to write briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making. 5. Ability in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a small staff while utilizing office automation tools and techniques to direct a small staff and manage official events and activities. 6. Skills in advanced management demonstrating leadership and guidance of team members, coworkers and guests/customers while fostering harmony and teamwork. 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. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . 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 here 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 here 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 here 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. Disabled veteran leave 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 here . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . 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 here for additional information. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, y

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