Protocol Specialist, SBD2 Job in Buckley AFB, CO

Vacancy No. AF-FY25-6V-NH-0301-2-SPLASH Department Space Force Elements
Salary $44,001.00 to $104,861.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/15/2024 Close Date 10/24/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Buckley AFB, CO


Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Buckley Space Force Base (Aurora, CO) is searching for a Protocol Specialist for SBD2/CCP (NH-0301-02, GS-5/11 Equivalent).

Description:
Serve as Protocol Specialist with responsibility for planning and directing all aspects of the base protocol program on behalf of the Installation Commander. Serves as an installation expert in matters of protocol, legislative affairs and community relations for Buckley Space Force Base, a joint and interagency multi-mission environment with major tenant units including the Space Delta 4 (DEL-4), Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC), Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado (ADF-C), Air National Guard (ANG), Army National Guard (ARNG) and the Navy and Marine Corps Operational Support Center (NOSC).

Maintains the master calendar of all distinguished visitor and provides weekly updates to the commander. Meets and greets, on behalf of the commander, high ranking dignitaries upon their arrival and accompanies them throughout their visit ensuring they are accorded all honors and courtesies due based on their rank or status. Instructs others on procedures for planning and executing official military ceremonies (i.e., changes of command, promotion, retirement, as well as ribbon cutting ceremonies, social events, and conferences). Provides guidance on the preparation of invitations, scripts, programs, and seating arrangements and interfaces with subordinates and project officers throughout the planning and execution phases of protocol events.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of both civilian and military protocol, etiquette manuals and guides, USAF, USSF, and Command policies, regulations, and procedures.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of proper protocol courtesies to be accorded to distinguished visitors from both the United States and foreign governments.
3. Experience in advising leadership on protocol matters, plan and coordinate activities for general officers and distinguished civilians, evaluate methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, applying budgeting and accounting techniques when executing projects, and preparing correspondence, written reports and presentations for senior leaders.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
  • Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • This position is eligible for telework 2-4 days a pay period.
  • PCS and Incentives are not authorized.
  • Subject to TDY 5 days a year.
  • This is a drug testing designated position.
  • The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position, and incumbent must pass the flight line driving course.

Qualifications

The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

  1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
    • Job title
    • Detailed duties and accomplishments
    • Employer's name and address
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
    • Hours per week
    • Salary, if applicable
  4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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.

How to Apply

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Address
USSF - Space Force Elements
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
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Next steps

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