Protocol Specialist Security Clearance

Position: PROTOCOL SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Location: Tyndall Air Force Base

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* 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:  
* 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.…