Job summary

You will serve as a PROTOCOL CHIEF in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY of U.S. NAVAL FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND, Bahrain. The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.

Major duties

You will advise others on protocol, etiquette, and social matters relating to national and international rules, procedures, and tradition. You will arrange a site location for an event. You will authorize expenditures within the front office operating budget. You will coordinate or plan events with international guests in compliance with military and international protocols. You will review protocol activities initiatives for responsiveness to command requirements. You will coordinate activities of staff offices in accordance with policies.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: 1) Providing advice and assistance in the planning, organizing and execution of very significant and diverse social and protocol events; 2) Utilizing knowledge of protocol, intricacies of etiquette and courtesies afforded to visiting civilian, military, and foreign dignitaries to manage a social and protocol program; 3) Overseeing national and international rules, procedures, traditions, formal diplomatic customs, courtesies and etiquette appropriate to protocol for foreign nationals, distinguished visitors and U.S. foreign dignitaries; and 4) Maintaining effective cooperative work relations with representatives of military, civilian and foreign organizations to obtain cooperation in protocol functions. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. 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 Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: This position is designated as Emergency Essential (EE) IAW/section 1580 of title 10, United States Code, E-E. The incumbent must sign a DD Form 2365 and maintain certain levels of medical, security, performance, conduct, and overall fitness that make them suitable for assignment to an austere and stressful combat environment. This position is determined to be Key. In accordance with DOD 1200.7, this position shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent federal agency or office to function effectively. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED: 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/ PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. 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. Relocation and recruitment incentives up to 25% may be authorized. The current workweek is Sunday through Thursday. Employees hired from continental U.S. will receive Sunday Premium Pay (computed at 25% of basic hourly rate, eight hours per week). The Office of the Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) limits the number of Bahrain based DoD personnel accompanied tours. Dependent entry approval from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command is required for all accompanied tours prior to extending the final job offer and prior to issuing Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. Accompanied tours are not guaranteed.

Education

THERE ARE NO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY COMPUTER LITERACY DEVELOPING OTHERS EVENT PLANNING AND COORDINATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.