Summary About the Position: This position is located with the HQDA Chief of Staff Army, Army Protocol Office, Washington, D.C. Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and execute all protocol related functions for the senior Department of the Army leadership Work independently, for assigned activities to conceptualize, plan, coordinate, and execute high level military and civilian, foreign and domestic visits/functions, ceremonies and special events hosted by senior Department of Army leadership Conceptualize, plan, coordinate, and execute administrative and protocol details of the Executive Office of the Headquarters Conference Program Respond to requests for advice/assistance in all matters/activities relative to proper protocol procedures Participate in the development and implementation of Army-Wide protocol policy Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 GS-12- One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating with appropriate individuals to facilitate arrangements such as, site and facility selection, gift exchanges, appropriate menu selections, meetings, invitations, seating arrangements, etc.; responding to requests for assistance in matters relative to proper protocol procedures; preparing recurring and one-time narrative reports and summaries, such as readaheads and status of on-going actions or closeout reports of assigned functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal Service (GS-11). Specialized Experience GS-13- One year of specialized experience which includes planning and executing all protocol aspects of visits and special ceremonies of high-ranking dignitaries; conducting formal and informal briefings, and/or advising on proper protocol procedures; providing recommendations and assisting in the establishment of an effective protocol policy. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal Service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Adaptability Administration and Management Attention to Detail Political Savvy Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11/12). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Public Affairs and Communications Media Career Field (22) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is NOT remote or virtual.