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Position Title
Protocol Officer
Agency
U.S. Army, Pacific
Announcement Number
NCDE192477662034D Opens in new window
Open Period
Saturday, January 12, 2019 to Wednesday, January 16, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

This category includes spouses of active duty military members.  To be eligible you:

• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,

• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,

• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism. 

Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member. 

**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Protocol Officer position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Protocol Officer at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Provide protocol support and guidance for senior level visitors to command.
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3. Attend official functions to ensure events occur as planned and to monitor the timely execution of scheduled activities.
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4. Advise or instruct other staff members in matters such as using appropriate directives, report processes or regulations.
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5. Advise higher level officials on arrangements for important guest guests and high level conferences.
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6. Plan and supervise activities perform by assigned protocol services personnel.
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7. Evaluate protocol programs to determine policies or recommendations to meet program requirements.
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8. Monitor the preparation and execution of social events and ceremonies for higher level officials.
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9. Ensure protocol procedures are followed to fit each visitor.
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10. Develop and monitor budget for command.
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11. Manage set up of command conference room for meetings/conferences.
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12. Monitor and manage suspense requirements of command group officials.
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13. Manage flow of correspondence to the higher level officials.
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14. Establish procedures to manage the handling of distinguished visitors, dignitaries, and other VIPs.
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15. Provide senior leadership with advice or recommendations on protocol issues.
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16. Provide staff direction and guidance on matters concerning protocol requirements and Command policies.
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17. Provide policy guidance and instructions for special assignments and on application of new or revised procedures
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18. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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