PROTOCOL SPECIALIST

This vacancy is being re-announced. Candidates who applied for Announcement #9L-12588859-615541-OPV must self-nominate for this Announcement in order to receive consideration. Please remember to re-submit all applicable supporting documents. Please be advised, if you have missing supporting documents or the documents are incomplete, you will not be eligible for the chosen appointment. 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working with concepts, principles, and techniques of protocol matters, both national and international, to develop, establish, implement, and maintain a proactive protocol program requiring extensive knowledge of Air Force, Space Force, DoD and military traditions and skill in working with high-level military and civilian officials to include a level knowledge that leads experienced protocol practioners to seek out incumbent for advice on how to deal with unusual situations 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: 1. Knowledge in the full range of policies, procedures, practices, and concepts including nationally unique customs and courtesies of the international community 2. Skill expertise in professional decorum to appropriately greet customers, manage workforce, and advise distinguished senior leaders and guests such as diplomats, congressional members, general officers, members of the Senior Executive Service, and the public at large. 3. Knowledge in professional problem solving to recognize and analyze complex problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations for resolution. 4. Knowledge in all forms of communication to write briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making. 5. Ability in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a small staff while utilizing office automation tools and techniques to direct a small staff and manage official events and activities. 6. Skills in advanced management demonstrating leadership and guidance of team members, coworkers and guests/customers while fostering harmony and teamwork. 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 function as a senior protocol officer and to provide expert advice and support on all protocol matters for the Air and Space Forces highest leadership. Primary focus is formulating policy and providing oversight and guidance. Manages all Air Force Medal of Honor and Air Force Cross Ceremonies.