Protocol Officer Security Clearance

Position: PROTOCOL OFFICER with Security Clearance
Location: Hurlburt Field

Duties
* Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Air Force Special Operations Command Protocol Office, ensuring they comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
* Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
* Represents HQ AFSOC with a variety of installations and functional area organizations.
* Develops and implements protocol policy and procedural guidance in support of HQ AFSOC Commander, Vice Commander, AFSOC Directors, and Wings.
* Serves as senior protocol advisor to the AFSOC Commander. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance
* 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:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
* The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment in accordance with AFM 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
* Work requires irregular hours of duty and may require overtime work
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
* Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
* 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.
* Performs 24
-hour on call duties as Protocol Representative
* This is a centrally managed position
* A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement. 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) Mastery knowledge of both civilian and military protocol, etiquette manuals and guides agency policies, regulations and procedures; (2) Knowledge of organizational components and functions of the agency; leading the protocol office and developing and implementing proactive protocol and distinguished visitor programs that support the organization;

(3) Formulating program goals, policies, and procedures; providing subordinate supervisors and staff with direction and advice regarding policies, procedures and guidelines. 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. Extensive knowledge of he concepts, principles, and practices of a protocol, military ceremonies, and military traditions, both national and international.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
4. Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, and regulations to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in responding to work related problems and questions.
5. Ability to directly supervise and provide supervisory guidance to military personnel.
6. Knowledge of standard organizational budget procedures. Skill in working with people to maintain effective working relationship with groups interested in or affected by ceremonial and protocol programs and policies and skill in working with high level military and civilian officials. PART-TIME OR UNPAID

EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must…