PROTOCOL SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Protocol Specialist, 67th Cyberspace Wing (67 CW), responsible for planning, managing, and executing the Wing's protocol program. The incumbent drafts Wing protocol policies, develops protocol programs, and accomplishes administrative and executive activities for the organization.

Duties

Manages, directs, and coordinates protocol activities of the 67th Cyberspace Wing, ensuring that customer needs are met by complying with legal and regulatory requirements as it applies to protocol guidance outlined in AFI 34-1201, Protocol; AFPAM 34-1202, Guide to Protocol; and AFI 65-603, Official Representation Funds. Represents the Wing with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Develops and implements Wing protocol policy and procedural guidance in support of the Commander and Vice Commander. Maintains custodial control of the Commander's Official Representation Funds (ORF) and Special Morale and Welfare Funds (SM&W). Qualifications

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 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. 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. 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: Extensive knowledge and understanding of official protocol functions, concepts, and practices sufficient to serve as the Wing Protocol Specialist. Knowledge of the customs, concepts, practices, and regulations dealing with national and international diplomatic formality, precedence and etiquette such as that gained by extensive experience in working protocol. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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 and experience with the concepts, principles, and practices of protocol, military ceremonies traditions, customs and courtesies, both national and international, USCC, MAJCOM and Wing level, as well as flight line protocol. 2. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, precedents, local guidelines and local organizations which affect the protocol program and related support; and 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. 5. Skill in using tact and diplomacy to accomplish work through others and coordinate official functions. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with skill in working with high-level military and civilian officials and maintaining effective working relationships with groups as well as geographically separated unit personnel interested in or affected by ceremonial and protocol programs and policies. CONDTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT.: Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing 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. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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. Other 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. 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.