Protocol Specialist
About The Position
The Protocol Specialist plans, manages, coordinates, advises on, executes, and provides training on protocol matters. The position supports the AFSOC Commander, Vice Commander, Executive Director, and/or Chief of Staff with distinguished guest and group visits, special presentations and awards programs, ceremonies, conferences, and projects. The specialist plans and coordinates visits to help maintain senior leader status and prestige. Visit coordination includes working with security to verify clearance levels; transportation to arrange staff cars or group movements; Base Operations to confirm arrival and departure times; and the Club or an off-base caterer for food and beverage. The role also prepares correspondence, documentation, written reports, visit packages, event briefs, and sequences of events for senior leaders and others involved.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Critical Sensitive security clearance.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and pass the flight line driving course.
- Must meet one of the qualification paths: one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent; a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or LL.M.; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
- Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-09 level is required for the GS-11 level.
- Knowledge of civilian and military protocol, etiquette manuals and guides, and USAF and Command policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Knowledge of protocol courtesies for distinguished visitors from the United States and foreign governments.
- Knowledge of agency organizational components and functions.
- Ability to plan workload independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate event support requirements with various organizations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to apply budgeting and bookkeeping practices to project, monitor, and document collections and expenditures.
- Must undergo pre-employment drug testing and participate in random drug testing.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty.
Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, coordinate, advise on, execute, and provide training on protocol activities.
- Support distinguished guest and group visits, special presentations and awards programs, special ceremonies, special-purpose conferences, and projects.
- Plan, coordinate, and program visits to maintain senior leader status and prestige.
- Coordinate with security, transportation, Base Operations, the Club, and other support offices regarding visit requirements.
- Prepare correspondence, documentation, and written reports.
- Prepare visit packages, event briefs, and sequences of events for senior leadership and others involved.
Benefits
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
