Protocol Specialist

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

17h

About The Position

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The Protocol Specialist plans, coordinates, and executes visits by distinguished persons; reviews and staffs project documentation such as invitations and scripts; and develops and implements protocol policy and procedural guidance. The role covers protocol requirements for precedence, honors, ceremonies, flags, dinners and socials, visiting dignitaries, mementos, conferences, official meetings, and briefings. The specialist also leads or participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects, analyzes and reports on their findings, and serves as custodian for Official Representation Funds (ORF) and Special Morale and Welfare (SM&W) Funds for events and activities for host and associate Air Force units.

The position is designated as a Testing Designated Position and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). It also requires a pre-employment physical and drug screening, with random testing thereafter. The work schedule is full-time with a flexible tour of duty; overtime may occur, and work after normal business hours is expected. Situational telework may be authorized subject to operational requirements and agency and supervisor approval. Travel and relocation expenses may be paid if approved.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI); the position also states that the employee must obtain and maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance.
• Must meet the applicable qualification requirements at GS-09 or GS-11 through specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of experience and education.
• For GS-11 experience qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 assisting with official or social functions, visits, conferences, awards, promotions, retirements, change-of-command ceremonies, funerals, memorial services, or other protocol-related functions, and working with organizational specialists to identify program initiatives or projects to improve protocol services and resource use.
• For GS-11 education qualification: three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, such as an LL.M.; qualifying combinations of experience and education may also be used.
• For GS-09 experience qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including training in planning and executing a command protocol program involving ceremonies, conferences, briefings, official and social functions, and high-level foreign and domestic visits.
• For GS-09 education qualification: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; qualifying combinations of experience and education may also be used.
• Must provide transcripts or other documentation to support educational claims when using education to qualify.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment and subsequent random drug testing.
• Must be able to distinguish between shades of color and may be subject to moderate lifting and carrying of items weighing 15–44 lbs.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute visits by distinguished persons.
• Review, amend, and staff project documentation, including invitations and scripts, to ensure coordination and approval at appropriate levels.
• Formulate, develop, and implement protocol policy and procedural guidance covering precedence, honors, ceremonies, flags, dinners and socials, visiting dignitaries, mementos, conferences, official meetings, and briefings.
• Lead or participate in special initiatives, studies, and projects, including non-routine assignments.
• Analyze, plan, oversee, review, and consolidate special initiatives, studies, and projects, and provide written reports and briefings outlining findings.
• Serve as custodian for Official Representation Funds (ORF) and Special Morale and Welfare (SM&W) Funds for events and activities for host and associate Air Force units.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Travel and relocation expenses may be paid if approved.

What This Job Offers

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