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Duties * Serves as protocol officer in executing itineraries for distinguished visitors to the 6th Air Mobility Wing. Formulates, plans, manages, and directs major events in support of official functions such as: changes of command; conferences; executive level meetings; retirements; promotions; commander's call, etc. * Plans, manages, schedules, and executes official events such as retirements, military medal presentations, and special acts and awards. Activities include scheduling events, planning distinguished visitor arrival and reception, overseeing the issuance of invitations, and coordinating arrangements at all staff levels. * Performs analysis and advises, manages, and assists in a variety of special visits, tours, meetings, ceremonies, banquets, and other events hosted by joint service Combatant Commands' USCENTCOM and USSOCOM' and 34 other tenant units assigned to JB MacDill and their subordinate organizational units and civilian agencies. Consistently analyzes protocol disconnects and makes recommendations for process improvement. * Updates 6 AMW Leadership, General Officer, joint service Combatant Commands' USCENTCOM and USSOCOM and tenant units. Manages DV listing used as reference for all the commander's invitations. Requirements Conditions of employment * Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s) * U.S. Citizenship is required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov * If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ * This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Disclosure of Political Appointments * All federal employees are required to have direct deposit * Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period * Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest * Incumbent requires a Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security clearance * Maybe required to travel in military/commercial aircraft in the performance of Temporary Duty. Exercises sound judgment, discretion, tact, diplomacy and poise * Carries a government provided cell phone off duty and maybe recalled to duty. Maybe required to work after normal duty hours and holidays. Qualifications 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Example of specialized experience includes using the concepts and techniques to establish and maintain a protocol program consisting of traditions; providing support for high level national and international officials; planning conferences for distinguished visitors. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 of national and international protocol, etiquette, rules and procedures in order to plan and conduct itineraries for visits by distinguished visitors (DVs). 2. Knowledge of the command mission, structure of the organization and components, and functions of host base support activities to coordinate all aspects of a DV visit. 3. Knowledge of and skill in analytical techniques sufficient to refine protocol processes requirements and resolve issues that arise. 4. Skill in the management of Official Representation Funds and adherence to regulations governing Special Morale and Welfare (SM&W) regulations. 5. Skill in commonly used agency budget procedures, regulations. precedents, policies, and guides. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide audience. Ability to provide guidance/information to a wide range of civilian and military personnel on routine and unique protocol issues. 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. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. ********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: * Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member * Branch of Armed Forces * Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) * Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty * Terminal leave start date (if applicable) * Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) * Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge * Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated wi