Protocol Specialist

About the Position: About the Position: This position is located at US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Fort Bragg NC. Ranked #1 of all Army Service Component Commands, USASOC leads in supporting a work-life balance and effective leadership from senior leaders. These rankings are fully based on those who know the organization best - the employees. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Planning, directing, managing, and supervising all protocol operations across the full range of protocol activities for the command. Managing and administers the overall command protocol program with full technical authority on materials and actions pertaining to protocol functions. Applying knowledge of protocol matters to include national and international roles, procedures and forms prescribing traditional and formal diplomatic customs, courtesies and etiquette for distinguished visitors. Plans and participates in the physical arrangement aspects of events that include budgeting, guest lists, invitations, menu selections, reciprocal gestures, facility/room arrangements, RSVPs, seating arrangements, place cards, name tags, proper placements of required flags, appropriate decorations and entertainment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical advisor for all protocol matters and has full responsibility and delegated authority to independently plan, manage, coordinate, and carry out the requirements of the Command Protocol Program. Analyzes and evaluates the planning of all official and social functions and events. Provides advice and assistance to the Commanding General on matters pertaining to protocol customs of the Army and other services as well as customs and courtesies of other countries. Security clearance required: Secret

Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.