PROTOCOL OFFICER
What you'd do
You will serve as a PROTOCOL OFFICER in the OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (01C) of NCIS. All Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) positions are in the excepted service. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
Major duties
You will develop, update, and implement a protocol program that effectively supports the NCIS mission. You will establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, national, and international organizations associated with civilian and military leaders and dignitaries. You will manage the appropriated and non-appropriated funds and training funds. You will plan and develop both short- and long-range program goals and objectives for the execution of the overall program. You will maintains files and records to justify expenditures for procurement and budgetary purposes.
What you need to qualify
GS-14: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Ensuring the highest degree of official recognition is afforded each visitor and that presentations and tours are commensurate with the security clearance and status of the visitor; Managing overall Command protocol program to encompass program development, planning and evaluation; Overseeing the formulation of high level and highly complex itineraries, requiring tedious coordination, planning and development; and Coordinating with commercial vendors and/or installation club managers in arranging and coordinating all aspects of social functions. GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Ensuring escorts, photographers, interpreters, and staffing agencies are properly briefed before an event; Conducting continuous analysis and evaluation of protocol plans and programs from both technical and operational points of view; and Preparing the annual budget for protocol events based upon past experience and anticipated workload. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. 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.
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