Protocol Specialist

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command • Scott AFB, IL

4d • Remote

About The Position

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. Duties As a PROTOCOL SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-9/11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as a Protocol Specialist, responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing visits by distinguished persons. Review, amend, and staff all project documentation, including invitations and scripts, to ensure coordination and approval at appropriate levels. Formulate, develop and implement protocol policy and procedural guidance concerning proper protocol requirements for precedence, honors, ceremonies, flags, dinners and socials, visiting dignitaries, mementos, conferences, official meetings and briefings. Lead or participate in special initiatives, studies and special projects and initiatives and performs non routine assignments. Analyze, plan, oversee, review, consolidate, and provide written reports and briefings outlining findings of special initiatives, studies, and projects. Custodian for Official Representation Funds (ORF) and Special Morale and Welfare (SM&W) Funds for events/activities for host and associate AF units.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Position requires a pre-employment physical, employee may be subject to moderate (15-44 lbs.) lifting and carrying of items.
• The employee must be able to distinguish between shades of color
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Protocol Specialist, responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing visits by distinguished persons.
• Review, amend, and staff all project documentation, including invitations and scripts, to ensure coordination and approval at appropriate levels.
• Formulate, develop and implement protocol policy and procedural guidance concerning proper protocol requirements for precedence, honors, ceremonies, flags, dinners and socials, visiting dignitaries, mementos, conferences, official meetings and briefings.
• Lead or participate in special initiatives, studies and special projects and initiatives and performs non routine assignments.
• Analyze, plan, oversee, review, consolidate, and provide written reports and briefings outlining findings of special initiatives, studies, and projects.
• Custodian for Official Representation Funds (ORF) and Special Morale and Welfare (SM&W) Funds for events/activities for host and associate AF units.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level