PROTOCOL SPECIALIST

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: Applicants must have at least one (1) year, or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay system. Specialized experience is assisting in the planning and organizing of protocol activities for an organization. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: one full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education in a field directly related to the position that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: Applicants must have at least one (1) year, or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay system. Specialized experience is experience providing support and assistance in the planning and organizing of protocol activities for an organization. OR EDUCATION: master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D. in a field directly related to the position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education in a field directly related to the position that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Only graduate level experience in excess of one year may be used to qualify based on a combination of education and experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year, or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay system. Specialized experience is experience providing direct support, oversight, planning and organizing of protocol activities for an organization. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field directly related to the position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education in a field directly related to the position that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Only graduate level experience in excess of one year may be used to qualify based on a combination of education and experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: Applicants must have at least one (1) year, or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay system. Specialized experience is experience supporting many aspects of protocol such as distinguished visitor support, ceremonies, social activities, and/or formally hosted meetings and conferences. 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-05/07/09/11/12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07/09/11/12 level. Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. 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: GS-09 & GS-07GS-12 & GS-11: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of WPAFB’s, and its tenant organization’s structure, functions, policies, and operations, etc; ensure that programs planned for visitors to WPAFB are accurate, comprehensive, informative, and are conducted within acceptable parameters in accordance with 88th ABW and AFMC policies. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of organization and activities of other AFMC units, major commands, USAF, tri-services executive and legislative liaison offices to determine types of programs appropriate for presentation to visitors from those organizations and the level of protocol courtesies to be accorded them based on rank, precedence, and significance to the mission. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of proper protocol courtesies to be accorded to visitors from both the United States and foreign governments that contributes to ability to research specials protocol and visiting requirements of foreign and U.S. dignitaries. 4. Working knowledge of pertinent budgeting and accounting practices to project, monitor and document expenditures. 5. Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, to achieve stated positions or to make an adequate case for a particular strategy which may or may not be readily accepted, but is the best solution to achieve overall mission goals. 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 advise and coordinate protocol requirements associated with a variety of complex, special activities/events for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) and its tenant organizations. This position is a developmental GS-07 Target GS-12 position. This position may be filled at any grade level.