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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Protocol Liaison Specialist to the Commander performing a variety of protocol functions in the areas of special interest to the Commander and also performs duties as an administrative manager to the 66 ABG Command Staff Offices. Responsibilities Initiates, executes and follows through on administrative studies or projects on areas of expressed or anticipated concern to the Commander including special projects directly connected to 66 ABG and mission partner missions, Reviews, interprets, and implements administrative directives, policies, and standard procedures directed by higher authority including security, office and personnel management, travel, receipt and distribution of mail, correspondence, follow-up, preparation of correspondence, personnel actions and records. Maintains cognizance of policies, plans and programs of the Air Force and 66 ABG, which affect directly or indirectly any aspect of the programs assigned to the Base. Prepares briefing papers, position papers, ensuring information is correct and assembled in the appropriate format. Plans and coordinates special events such as Dining Ins/Outs, special awards, groundbreaking ceremonies, special tours for students/Visitors, and community-type programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have three years of progressively responsible general experience, with at least one year of that experience equivalent to at least a pay band NH-01, (GS-04) demonstrating the ability to 1) analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; 2) plan and organize work; and 3) communicate effectively orally and in writing. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: a full 4-year course of study, in any field, leading to a bachelor's degree. This education has been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience described above that may be used to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Thorough knowledge of 66 ABG and United States Air Force Protocol rules and regulations and methods and practices to advise on and ensure complete consideration and proper treatment afforded distinguished visitors and ranking personnel. Knowledge of military rank and structure for different services to create itineraries, name cards, invitation lists, etc., for the various visiting military officials. A basic foundation of administrative concepts and practices sufficient to enable the incumbent to recommend changes in administrative policies, devise and install procedures and office practices affecting subordinate organizations, and foresee administrative problems and requirements. Knowledge of Commander's views sufficient to enable the incumbent to perform duties such as developing materials for use in public speaking engagements. A working knowledge of the various programs and organizations that encompass the Base and skill in advising and instructing the secretaries and other officials concerning such matters as directives, reports, correspondence, scheduling, and telephone/collaborative tool procedures. Knowledge of management and administrative principles, and the techniques of analysis and evaluation, along with knowledge of standardized administrative/managerial/calendar management practices and procedures to conduct studies of work processes in various organizations to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems. Complete knowledge of established management principles, pertinent regulations, and guidelines plus skill in applying fact-finding and work measurement techniques to conduct analyses of administrative support functions within the organizations. Knowledge of office functions to screen telephone calls and visitors, maintain supervisor's calendar, prepare and review correspondence, and perform other substantive or administrative analysis and support work. Knowledge of Air Force policies and procedures to perform administrative support work to encompass skill in automated/collaborative software of various kinds. Skill in dealing with various Squadron CC/CLs, Program Directors, upper level managers and military and civilian supervisors with tact, diplomacy, and various sensitive issues. Skill in preparing various correspondence, performing investigative analyses, coordinating correspondence through various offices during critical short times. Skill in using various software programs to produce complex documents for various uses. Ability to handle several deadlines at one time and to work under stress. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, in writing, and to plan, organize work, and meet critical short deadlines. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.