PROTOCOL OFFICER

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of AFSOC Protocol.

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 (1) Mastery knowledge of both civilian and military protocol, etiquette manuals and guides agency policies, regulations and procedures; (2) Knowledge of organizational components and functions of the agency; leading the protocol office and developing and implementing proactive protocol and distinguished visitor programs that support the organization; (3) Formulating program goals, policies, and procedures; providing subordinate supervisors and staff with direction and advice regarding policies, procedures and guidelines.

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: 1.

Extensive knowledge of he concepts, principles, and practices of a protocol, military ceremonies, and military traditions, both national and international. 2.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 4.

Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, and regulations to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in responding to work related problems and questions. 5.

Ability to directly supervise and provide supervisory guidance to military personnel. 6. Knowledge of standard organizational budget procedures.

Skill in working with people to maintain effective working relationship with groups interested in or affected by ceremonial and protocol programs and policies and skill in working with high level military and civilian officials.

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. Major Duties:

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Air Force Special Operations Command Protocol Office, ensuring they comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents HQ AFSOC with a variety of installations and functional area organizations.

Develops and implements protocol policy and procedural guidance in support of HQ AFSOC Commander, Vice Commander, AFSOC Directors, and Wings. Serves as senior protocol advisor to the AFSOC Commander.