Protocol Specialist Security Clearance

Position: PROTOCOL SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties
* Plans, and organizes the activities of DV Flight, ensuring protocol complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
* Implements general officer administrative support, ceremonial and protocol policy and procedural guidance for the Commander, Deputy Commander, Director of Staff, Command Chief Master Sergeant, and other applicable personnel concerning proper protocol requirements for visiting dignitaries, military ceremonies, conferences, official meetings, briefings, etc.
* Represents DV Flight of installation and functional area organizations.
* Provides advice, assistance and guidance to the Deputy Director and Director of Protocol, Commanders, Directors, supervisors, and project officers regarding official military functions and community relation events. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* This position requires a Special Sensitive security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
* 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* May be required to work other than normal duty hours and tour of duty such as overtime, weekends, call back, uncommon tour of duty, holidays, etc.
* May be required to carry a cell phone or similar device
* May be required to travel TDY as directed by management, sometimes on short notice, traveling by military or commercial aircraft or by any other designated means
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
* Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* 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.
* 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 safety
* Knowledge gained in an Air Force protocol office is highly desirable 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
1)
Extensive knowledge of military protocol and ceremonies
2)
Applying knowledge of the elements of protocol, intricacies of etiquette and courtesies afforded to visiting civilian, military, and foreign dignitaries
3) Applying knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents and local guidelines which affect the protocol program and related support resources in the area studied
4) Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measurement and improvement of the protocol program. OR

EDUCATION:

Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, if related.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND

EDUCATION:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage…