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PROTOCOL SPECIALIST

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
Mar 21, 2019
TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.


RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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  • Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • PCS expenses will NOT be paid
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a flight line driver's license
  • Position will require irregular duty hours, e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays. Work outside of normal duty hours is expected and should be anticipated.
  • This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
  • Employee must possess understanding of Microsoft Office software products (i.e., Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
  • Employee must be articulate, polite/tactful, flexible to changes, demonstrate leadership under pressure and display professional personal appearance and grooming.
  • This position may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station to perform the protocol mission.
  • Position is physically demanding; member must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Position is mentally demanding; position requires incumbent to know the rules of protocol and resolve problems quickly; member must think quick on his or her feet and apply tact and diplomacy in all situations.
  • In order to qualify, you must meet thespecialized 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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include protocol functions and the rules of diplomatic, civil and military precedence, formality and etiquette to plan visits for dignitaries and coordinate visitor reception, billeting, transportation, briefings, ceremonies and official social functions.
    OR
    Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
    OR
    LL.B. or J.D., if related.
    OR
    Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.


    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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

    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. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures. Ability to plan, organize and direct functions and the staff.
    2. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Skill in handling time management and protocol issues, and ability to quickly adapt to changing situations. Skill in interpersonal communications; applying tact, diplomacy and appropriate manners at all times. Articulate in advising senior leaders on appropriate protocol measures.
    3. Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply protocol order of precedence, flag protocol, drill and ceremonies. Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with other organizations as necessary to plan, organize and direct the execution of foreign and domestic aircraft missions.
    4. Basic working knowledge of aircraft servicing requirements, i.e. aircraft servicing personnel, fueling, waste removal, towing, parking, cargo loading and unloading, etc. for a wide variety of domestic and foreign aircraft.
    5. Skill in the application of national, international, DoD and agency policy, practices and procedures regarding protocol and diplomacy. Knowledge gained in an Air Force protocol office is highly desirable. Working know of the mission, responsibilities, and limitations, of numerous agencies such as Base Operations, command post, Secret Service, Security Forces, State Department Protocol, Customs and Immigrations, and embassies.
    6. Knowledge of various office automation software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office), tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases and graphs and ability to effectively maintain office records.

    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, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    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 FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS********************************
    ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:
    The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

    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

    90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

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    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

    The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

    Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

    APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

    BASIS OF RATING: The assessments for this job will measure

    • General competencies such as: Decision Making, Reasoning, Reading, Customer Service
    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) as listed under Qualifications
    In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

    Read more Security clearance Secret

    Drug test required Yes


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