FOREIGN and DOMESTIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST

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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of the principles, methods, practices and techniques of communication that enable the incumbent to function as the technical authority for the Commander on all foreign and domestic protocol matters; must be fully and constantly aware of the impact of inappropriate decisions and actions upon the image of these key officials and the entire Department of the Air Force and/or the Department of Defense; skill to defend the Commander’s developed policy or point of view in the face of heavy criticism in unstructured settings; advanced knowledge and Skill in making oral presentations designed to obtain public acceptance of Air Force national objectives and program issues; vast Knowledge in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by Air Force Programs. Creates meaningful communication interchanges between them and the organization. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Lead a multifaceted team, effectively communicate both written and verbal, exhibit strong planning and organizational work, and accurately coordinate complex travel arrangements. Vast knowledge of the organization and function of the U.S. Government agencies domestic and overseas to ensure proper routing and justification for travel requests. Ability to interpret travel regulations, procedures and practices sufficient to prepare travel authorizations. Mastery knowledge of protocol requirements and rules that apply to military and civilian leaders (foreign and domestic). Extensive knowledge of the foreign customs/courtesies and firm understanding of geo-political context as it relates to senior leaders’ strategic engagements. Mastery knowledge of security and force protection support concepts. Broadly proficient in the use of the Defense Travel System and well versed in coordinating with the Air Force’s Contracted Travel Office. 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To manage, coordinate, and facilitate the Commander of Pacific Air Forces highly sensitive global travel obligations. The complete success of these official visits is vital to the United States Air Force meeting its mission requirement and advancing the National Defense Strategy in the Pacific Theater.