Protocol Specialist with Security Clearance

Position: PROTOCOL SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Location: Hurlburt Field

Duties - Plans, executes and directs all details of the 1t Special Operations Wing Protocol Program.

- Administers and oversees programs for Distinguished Visitors (DVs).

- Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

- Manages and executes protocol funds. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* 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
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
* 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.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
* May be required to work irregular duty hours, e.g. nights/weekend duty, extended duty hours, on-call duty, nights, weekends, overtime or holidays.
* Work may require occasional travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. 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, SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Works with customs, concepts, practices, and regulations dealing with national and international diplomatic formality, precedence and etiquette such as that gained by extensive experience in working with protocol and skill in applying this knowledge to planning and directing the details of all formal visits of high ranking dignitaries both from within the Federal Government and from the international scene.

(2) Works with international protocol policies, practices, and procedures combined with knowledge of the structure, missions, and various organizations in and an understanding of military traditions to plan, organize and coordinate the overall protocol program, and (3) Works with 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.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 of the concepts, principles, and practices of a protocol program.
2. Knowledge and understanding of Air Force, Major Command, and military traditions to conduct and coordinate protocol activities.
3. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate itineraries for senior officers, government officials and foreign dignitaries; senior officials of industry; and local, state and federal elected officials to include members of Congress and their senior staff.
4. Skill in researching the backgrounds and special needs/interests of visitors and assimilate information into appropriate protocol functions/events.
5. Skill in effective oral and written communications to conduct and coordinate protocol activities.
6. Knowledge and skill in supervising military personnel and volunteer protocol personnel ensuring proper personnel and EEO policies, practices and procedures are followed. 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, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build…