Formal Event and Distinguished Visitor Liaison (Protocol Specialist)

Your tasks

• Plan and coordinate complicated protocol support for high-ranking U.S. Government and foreign dignitaries.
• Plan and organize a wide variety of events for Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATFS) such as conferences, ceremonies, luncheons and dinners, briefings, and visits.
• Research and compile information packages for visitors to include, but not limited to, their positions, unique religious, physical and dietary customs and/or restrictions, linguistic abilities and name pronunciation.
• Develop detailed itineraries considering many factors such as arrival details, size and significance of visitors, backgrounds, and interests.
• Execute logistical protocol support requirements including billeting availability, accommodations, VIP rooms, adequacy of facilities, seating arrangements, parking, and contingency plans for inclement weather or other interruptions.
• Use a variety of oral and written methods and techniques to compose invitations, compile various reports, maintain and publish rosters, and prepare briefings.

Requirements

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. Department of Army employees who are fully qualified for this position and are already at the full performance level are ineligible. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience at the GS/GG-09: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in planning official functions such as ceremonies, changes of command, receptions, dinners, luncheons, and visits; writing routine documents such as emails, invitations, or itineraries; and utilizing basic office resources such as email, web browsers, or spreadsheets. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS/GG-07).

OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: such as Political Science, Diplomacy, International Relations.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience at the GS/GG-11: One year of specialized experience which includes planning official functions for high-ranking United States Government civilian, military, or foreign dignitaries such as ceremonies, changes of command, receptions, dinners, luncheons, and visits; overseeing logistics for events such as contracting event space, parking needs, or seating arrangements; and utilizing basic office resources such as email, web browsers, or spreadsheets. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS/GG-09).

OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Political Science, Diplomacy, or International Relations.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Other

About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the Joint Interagency Task Force South, Command Group, CG. Applicants are highly encourage to visit https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/ & https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ for information regarding the area.