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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) 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: One year of specialized experience which includes planning protocol events (ceremonies and social events) involving senior military officials and foreign visitors; and preparing itineraries. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making External Awareness Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Written Communication 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).
Serve as the Chief of Protocol for the Senior Commander, U.S. Army Hawaii (USARHAW) and 25th Infantry Division (25ID).
Responsible for the planning and execution of all Senior Leader Engagements USARHAW, the 25th Infantry Division and its assigned units.
Supervise all protocol aspects of Division ceremonies and provides guidance for brigade/battalion level ceremonies.
Serve as subject matter expert in matters pertaining to proper ceremonial forms, honors, courtesies, etiquette, and other protocol issues.
Support the application and development of comprehensive command-wide regulations, policies, and guidance, governing the protocol program.
Develop biographical data packets for every visit to ensure preparation of the Command Group prior to receiving visitors.
Maintain the USARHAW and 25th Infantry Division Portal Page on social usage, protocol, congressional directories, general officer rosters, travel guides, and billeting and restaurant information.