Formal Event and Distinguished Visitor Liaison (Protocol Specialist)
About The Position
This position is a Protocol Specialist in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), located in the Joint Interagency Task Force South Command Group in Key West, Florida. DCIPS employees are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to applicable U.S. Code and Department of Defense instructions. The role plans and coordinates protocol support for high-ranking U.S. government and foreign dignitaries, and organizes a range of events for Joint Interagency Task Force South, including conferences, ceremonies, luncheons, dinners, briefings, and visits. The specialist researches and compiles visitor information, develops detailed itineraries, coordinates event logistics, and prepares invitations, reports, rosters, and briefings. The position is designated Tier 5, Special Sensitive, High Risk, and requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. It is also a drug-testing-designated position and requires successful pre-employment and periodic drug testing. Temporary duty travel is expected 15% or less of the time.
Requirements
- Meet the eligibility requirements of at least one listed employment authority category; proof of eligibility may be required.
- For the GS/GG-09 level, one year of specialized experience assisting with official functions, writing routine documents such as emails, invitations, or itineraries, and using basic office resources; or a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two years of qualifying graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
- For the GS/GG-11 level, one year of specialized experience planning official functions for high-ranking U.S. government civilian, military, or foreign dignitaries, overseeing event logistics, and using basic office resources; or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three years of qualifying graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
- Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
- Successfully pass a pre-appointment drug test and comply with periodic random drug testing requirements.
- Complete a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- If using foreign education to meet qualifications, provide an evaluation showing equivalency to accredited U.S. education or qualifying U.S. college credit.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate complicated protocol support for high-ranking U.S. government and foreign dignitaries.
- Plan and organize conferences, ceremonies, luncheons, dinners, briefings, and visits for Joint Interagency Task Force South.
- Research and compile visitor information, including positions, religious, physical, and dietary customs or restrictions, linguistic abilities, and name pronunciation.
- Develop detailed itineraries that account for arrival details, visitor size and significance, backgrounds, and interests.
- Coordinate logistical protocol support, including billeting availability, accommodations, VIP rooms, facility adequacy, seating arrangements, parking, and contingency plans for inclement weather or other interruptions.
- Compose invitations, compile reports, maintain and publish rosters, and prepare briefings using oral and written methods and techniques.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility based on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
