PROTOCOL SPECIALIST

Summary

You will serve as the Protocol Officer on US NAVAL BASE GUAM.

Duties

• •You will plan and coordinate events requiring protocol support for Naval Base Guam (NBG).
• •You will plan and execute activities relating to visits of high-level military and civilian, US, and foreign dignitaries.
• •You will develop agendas, itineraries, scripts, and sequencing events requiring coordination and planning.
• •You will utilize proper protocol for seating plans, guest lists and events. Collects money and maintains records of all Commander's Official Representation Funds.
• •You will prepare attendance rosters, name plates, and other supporting functions for distinguished visitor office calls/meetings.
• •You will conduct briefings and establish and maintain successful professional relationships with senior-level officials.
• •You will plan, direct, organize, manage, communicate, and coordinate a variety of details to effectively arrange and orchestrate large ceremonial and social functions, briefings, and conferences.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing briefs small or large groups; ability to acquire & appropriately manage resources; gather, organize & maintain program information, and effectively manages programs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR I have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. OR I have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR I have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information: The majority of the preparations for the visits and functions are conducted in an office environment, while execution is usually conducted out of the office, to include offsite and field settings. The physical aspects of the position are centered around the actual visit / function. This includes a myriad of events, from escort, to on the spot adjustment of scheduled events, to attending any special concerns of the guest / dignitaries. While not physically challenging, the work demands mental acumen, flexibility and responsiveness. Work hours can and often includes overtime, holidays, and weekends. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Guam is designated as a medically underserved area. Military medical facilities offer space-available primary and limited specialty medical care; however, services are not guaranteed.