PROTOCOL SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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 plan, manage, coordinate, advise, execute and train on matters pertaining to Protocol and to serve as event planner for visits by distinguished visitors and groups to include special purpose meetings and conferences, awards presentations and various ceremonies.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in planning, coordinating, and executing military protocol activities and distinguished visits for senior executive leadership ("Top Five"), including changes of command, promotions, retirements, and executive-level conferences. This includes researching visitor backgrounds and applying comprehensive knowledge of DAF, AFMC, and civilian protocol courtesies, ranks, and precedence to prevent breaches of custom. Experience also includes managing event budgets to project and document expenditures, developing integrated execution plans under tight deadlines, and communicating persuasively both verbally and in writing to diverse internal and external stakeholders to achieve mission goals. 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. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of WPAFB and its tenant organizational structure, functions, policies, and operations, etc., to ensure programs planned for visitors to WPAFB are accurate, comprehensive, informative, and are conducted within acceptable parameters in accordance with 88th ABW and AFMC policies. Comprehensive knowledge of organizational components, including the function/location/organizational structure and activities of other AFMC units, major commands, DAF, tri-service's 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. Comprehensive knowledge of proper civilian and military protocol courtesies to be accorded to visitors from both the United States and foreign governments that contributes to the ability to research special protocols and visiting requirements of foreign and U.S. dignitaries (etiquette manuals and guides, DAF/AFMC policies, regulations and procedures). Working knowledge of pertinent budgeting and accounting practices to project, monitor and document collections and expenditures. 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. Ability to develop, analyze, evaluate and integrate plans and other documents related to assigned functions. Able to plan individual workload to meet deadlines. IDEAL CANDIDATE: We are seeking a candidate with a strong Protocol background: either 12+ months at the MAJCOM level or 24+ months at the Wing/NAF level. Furthermore, successful completion of the USAF Protocol Fundamentals Course and other recognized Protocol professional development curricula is highly desirable. 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.