CHIEF OF PROTOCOL

Full Job Description

You will serve as a CHIEF OF PROTOCOL in the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/COS of COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND.

To qualify for the GS-14, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience planning, directing and managing an effective, comprehensive protocol/distinguished visitor (DV) program based on a thorough knowledge of the organization's makeup to include its interrelationships with other components of DOD, other agencies, services and governments.

Experience providing direct guidance and support in the development and planning of official social functions including directing the preparation of guest lists, funding, seating diagrams, invitations, catering/equipment contracts, and automated files of guests and events.

Experience interpreting pertinent regulations concerning military protocol and use of Official Representation Funds SECNAVINST 7042.7L and providing guidance as required to the organization and subordinate commands.

Experience supervising military and civilians staff involved in a variety of complex command support functions in the Executive Dining Facility, Flag Barge, and command's conference center supporting senior military leadership and senior civilian executives.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will administers protocol support program and related public relations activities.
• You will direct all command protocol events and supervise and perform coordination of special projects involving special management control.
• You will develop programs designed to improve and maintain full understanding and support of the American people and our Allies by clearly articulating the complex mission of CUSFFC.
• You will plan, direct and manage an effective, comprehensive protocol/distinguished visitor (DV) program.
• You will provide direct guidance and support in the development and planning of official social functions conducted to welcome, honor or entertain visitors and distinguished guests to CUSFFC.
• You will interpret pertinent regulations concerning uses of Official Representation Funds (ORF), SECNAVINST 7042.7H and provide guidance as required.