Assistant Protocol Officer #5445 Job in Washington DC, DC

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• Manages record keeping and event artifacts.
• Assists with Executive office administrative duties and events and as needed.
• Provides protocol-related customer service for Senate offices, including maintaining a scheduler contact list.
• Fields SAA media inquiries to the Senate Sergeant at Arms.

Required Work Experience

• 2- 3 years of protocol, Capitol Hill, or special event experience. Experience working with VIPs and high-profile individuals.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, and give directions calmly and with authority.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships, both within the SAA organization and with partnering entities, embassies, and Senate offices.
• Superb organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Maintains fluency in appropriate work applications, software, tools, and best practices in protocol and event management.
• Ability to handle complex, sensitive, and confidential matters with discretion.
• Ability to represent the U.S. Senate in-person to foreign leaders and their delegations, and in planning meetings.
• Willingness to learn quickly and use Senate institutional and SAA organizational knowledge for problem solving.
• Ability to implement protocol skills and knowledge for event and visit planning.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment and is generally sedentary except when supporting special events, visits, and/or Senate travel. In those scenarios, work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, and climbing stairs. The ability to travel by bus and plane is required.

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Eligibility 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.

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.

Email

employment@saa.senate.gov

Address

U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001