Protocol Specialist

GG-0301-12PermanentOpen to Public

Organization

U.S. Cyber Command

Duty Location

FORT MEADE, ANNE ARUNDEL, MD

Major Duties

Serves as the Command’s liaison and point of Contact (POC) with all national outreach units as well as with senior USG agencies and elements (Department of State Office of Protocol, The White House, Congress), and Washington, DC-based foreign embassies to identify upcoming interactions(scheduled and emergent) with representatives of allied foreign nations and private sector entities.(Should the Command be contacted directly by such representatives, ensures that cognizant offices within the DoD and, as appropriate, intelligence community [IC] are kept fully informed, and to assess/advise whether such contacts are appropriate on protocol grounds.)

Qualifications/ Specialized Experience

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. One year of specialized experience would be demonstrated by: 1) Coordinating with multiple leaders and staff members to determine the resources needed for events; 2) Researching customs of other organizations to ensure compliance; 3) Interpreting policies and procedures to address protocol issues.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment:

1. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information access and

complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph.

2. This position is a testing designated position (TDP) in accordance with (IAW) Drug Free Federal Workplace Program. As a precondition and continuing condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must, IAW Chapter 5, section II, paragraphs 5-8b and 5-8c(4) of AR 600-85 (The Army Substance Abuse Program) and DA PAM 600-85 (Army Substance Abuse Program Civilian Services), Chapter 3, paragraphs 3-2e and
f agree to submit urinalysis testing on a recurring basis. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for
Certain Positions Identified as Critical Under the DA, Drug Free Federal Workplace Program.

3. Incumbent will be required to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.

4. TDY may be required. Incumbent may be required to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of assigned tasks.

5. The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirement outlined in NSA/CSS Policy5-1.

Additional Information

Additional Information

•Probationary Period: Three-year trial/probationary period may be required

•Telework eligible: Yes, in accordance to the Command’s Telework Policy and the demands of the office events schedule

•Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and

an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

•Appointment type: Permanent

•Work schedule: Full-time

•Promotion potential: None

•Supervisory status: No

•This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

•Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

•Excepted Service: This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

•EEO / Diversity Inclusion: The United States government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

•CES Veterans’ Preference: DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

•Application Evaluation: A review of your application package will be used to determine whether you meet the qualifications requirements listed for this position.

•Incentives or Entitlements: Member may be considered for Advance-in-Hire and or Advance Leave Accrual. Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Statement of Excepted Service- This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

Required Documents- 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, you may not receive consideration for this position. 2. Other supporting documents: Transcripts (if using education to qualify), SF50, DD214, Veteran’s Administration letter with disability rating. Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. WARNING: DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted. If you fail to provide the required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

Resume
DD214 and/or VA Disability letter if exercising veteran's preference

CES Veteran's Preference- DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

CES Veteran's Preference- DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Equal Opportunity Employer - The United States government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Equal Opportunity Employer - The United States government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.