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U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide PROTOCOL SPECIALIST in Patrick AFB, Florida
Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: the position is located in the Air Force Technical Applications Center(AFTAC) and serves as the chief consultant for the Center's global mission on matters dealing with and related to protocol, ceremonies, and conferences, to include high level foreign, interagency, and Department of Defense visits. Responsibilities DUTY 1: Manages, directs, and coordinates protocol efforts across the AFTAC Enterprise. DUTY 2: Uses information from the Pentagon, and other sources to develop a composite sketch of the visiting dignitaries' personal likes and dislikes (national and international). DUTY 3: Plans and arranges, or provides protocol advice to project officers and directorate points of contact (POCs),for a wide variety of formal and informal ceremonies, meetings, receptions, and observances. DUTY 4: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. DUTY 5: Acts as escort for distinguished visitors. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of official federal government protocol functions and responsibilities to ensure proper recognition and treatment of distinguished visitors (DVs); knowledge of world political situations; US and foreign military rank structure, political configuration, and order of precedence; knowledge of Air Force policy concerning expenditures of appropriated and nonappropriated protocol funds; and knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools and techniques to produce a variety of documents such as invitations, RSVP and menu cards, programs, and itineraries, etc. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as accounting, finance, economics, organizational management, or related field of study. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience required but I have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. AND 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 official federal government protocol functions and responsibilities to ensure proper recognition and treatment of distinguished visitors (DVs). 2. Detailed knowledge of world political situations; US and foreign military rank structure, political configuration, and order of precedence. 3. Detailed knowledge of Air Force policy concerning expenditures of appropriated and non appropriated protocol funds. 4. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools and techniques to produce a variety of documents such as invitations, RSVP and menu cards, programs, and itineraries, etc. Skill in using tact and diplomacy to accomplish work through others and coordinate official functions. 5. Ability to coordinate a wide range of logistical support and special functions in support of DVs, both national and international; and large conferences. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to successfully apply problem-solving techniques to a wide range of complex planning situations and to coordinate/control implementation of solutions. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here Additional Information 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. 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. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.