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PROTOCOL SPECIALISTDepartment of the Air ForceHeadquarters, Air Force Space CommandOverview
##### Open & closing dates
09/23/2019 to 09/27/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 7
##### Salary
$47,797 to $62,138 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation-Vandenberg AFB, CA few vacanciesRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view
Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT
information.The primary purpose of this position is to be the primary Protocol
Specialist for the 576th Flight Test Squadron working in
coordination with the Commander, Operations Officer, and Technical
Advisor in providing administrative and logistical support.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities
Develops and maintains the 576th FLTS Protocol program for all
Distinguished Visitors (DVs) and coordinates with AF Global
Strike Command and the protocol officer at Vandenberg AFB, CA.
Serves as protocol advisor to the Squadron Commander, Operations
Officer, and Technical Advisor.
Maintains a database of distinguished visitors for the
commander.
Assists in monitoring work and training of the support staff in
support of the administrative and logistical requirements of the
protocol function for the 576th FLTS.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential7
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0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program- RequirementsConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security
clearance.
PCS expenses are NOT authorized
Superior Qualifications Appointment (SQA) may be considered
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement
Program
Position may be subject to random drug testing
May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to include
weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty
station (TDY). Employee is required to travel by military and/or
commercial aircraft in the performance of assigned duties.
May be required to operate a motor vehicle. Must have a valid
driver?s license for the vehicle operated.
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Employee may be required to carry a cell phone or similar device
with basic knowledge and understanding of cellular telephones
and their proper use.
Knowledge in Air Force protocol is desirable.
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet thespecialized 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-05, or
equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience
includes protocol functions and the rules of diplomatic, civil and
military precedence, formality and etiquette to plan visits for
dignitaries and coordinate visitor reception, billeting ,
transportation, briefings, ceremonies and official social
functions.OR
EDUCATION: One full year of graduate level education in a field
which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to
do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of
official transcripts.OR
Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be
creditable under this provision, education must have been gained in
a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of official 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 official 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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements
for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position
or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.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:
Knowledge in setting the priorities, efficiently assigning tasks,
and effectively works with other personnel and offices and for
recognizing which information is or is not relevant to the issue at
hand. Also must have knowledge of the concepts, principles, and
practices of a protocol program.
Knowledge and general understanding of Air Force, major command,
and military traditions related to protocol with a general knowledge
of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines to plan,
coordinate, and carry out protocol event preparation.
Skill and ability to properly coordinate and arrange for a
variety of appointments, meetings, conferences, travel plans,…etc
and be able to use courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with a
variety of visitors, personnel, co-workers, customers, and
high-level officials.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to include preparing
and editing written correspondence and reports and conduct effective
briefings; and locating, assembling, and composing information for
reports, inquiries, and technical correspondence with knowledge of
various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques
to produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports,
spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
Skill in planning and scheduling all aspects of officially
sanctioned visits by distinguished visitors, including high-ranking
military, domestic and foreign dignitaries, royalty, and heads of
state with knowledge of military, diplomatic, and foreign protocol
and etiquette requirements.
Ability to work effectively with co-workers, high-level
civilians, flag-rank military personnel, squadron staff and
personnel of diverse backgrounds.
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.EducationIF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts
to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by
an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education.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 informationCurrent or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air
Force employees): You are required to submit legible copy/copies
of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action,
(block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Additionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your
SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly
demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you
will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet
the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s
include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s
with an effective date more than one year old)Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For
information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. 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 here for more information.Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and
term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than
three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the
position.Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a
temporary or term position in the competitive service, your
appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law
without further competition.90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day
register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after
the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as
vacancies occur.Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have
direct deposit.If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing
or speech difficulties click here.Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the
"Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense
deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and
payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018
through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other
payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses,
en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of
those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05
issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized
agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation
Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the
increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on
WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please click here.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and
responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your
eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect your rating or consideration for employment.The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the
online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not
support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of
"not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not
receive further consideration for this job.For additional information on what to include in your resume, click
here.Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a
non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other
requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a
non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an
individual with priority/preference.APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and
consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection
process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant
performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceSecretDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsThe following documents are required and must be provided with
your application. Other documents may be required based on the
eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the
AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents
you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are
claiming.
Online Application - Questionnaire
Resume - For qualification determinations your resume must
contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e.,
month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your
resume does not contain this information, your application may
be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration
for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or
previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and
grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Do NOT include photographs (or links
to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material,
inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age,
gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
Transcripts - if you are basing your qualifications on education
or if the position requires education, you must submit copies of
your transcripts
Registration/License - active, current registration/license if
applicable for the position
If claiming VRA, VEOA or Veterans' Preference - a copy of your
DD Form 214, which must include character of service or a
Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service
dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming
10-point preference and/or 30% Disabled Veteran, you must submit
a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the
Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable)
and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current
Air Force employees): You are required to submit legible
copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of
Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34
must be a"1"). Additionally, if you are applying for a higher
grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past
year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year
time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50
which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade
requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions,
Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective
date more than one year old).
Applicants must refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility
Guide (link provided above) for a complete list of required
documents for each eligibility you identify.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires agencies to
treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and
preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a
Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214,
assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification"
letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of
the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the
expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of
service. The "certification" must reflect the service member is
expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in
the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days
after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by,
or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of
your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your
terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of
active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service
(i.e. honorable). Further, agencies are required to verify a
qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment,
through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Active duty
members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with
their application will be found "not eligible." Military members may
be appointed before the effective date of their military
retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees -
Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years)
showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or
statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Applicant
should not submit an appraisal that does not include this
information.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Copies of any
award received within the last 3 years.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyThe complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(ET) on 09/27/2019To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following
link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10596799To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an
account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the
prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you
click the Submit My Application button at the end of the
process.To apply for this position, you must provide a complete
Application Package which includes:
Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your
qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume,
only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest
timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is
"most recent."
It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of
all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes photographs (or links to social media),
inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal
information such as age, gender, religion, social security
number, etc., you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours
worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week
and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your
resume does not contain this information, your application may
be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration
for this position.
A complete Application Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section).
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for
information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is
10596799PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that
information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received,
accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your
documents have been processed with your application package
successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by
clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear
the virus scan.Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted
by an applicant.Agency contact informationTotal Force Service CenterPhone1-800-525-0102EmailDO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLYAddressVandenberg AFB
1031 California Blvd
Ste B102
Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your application package is received an acknowledgement email
will be sent.If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package
will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for
consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not
qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.To check the status of your application or return to a previous or
incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My
Applications, and click on the more information link under the
application status for this position.If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for
checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy
notifications will not be sent to you.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
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of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
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or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
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Financial suitability
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Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/546431000. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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