About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens 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: GS-12 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Overseeing the planning and execution of official or social events/functions for a large organization/Command; (2) Identifying potential program initiatives or special projects that could improve the use of protocol services and/or resources; (3) Communicating (verbally and written) with senior level leaders/staff within an organization and with external customers in order to provide information/guidance on protocol policy; and (4) Working knowledge and understanding of national and international rules, procedures and diplomatic customs, courtesies, and etiquette. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Major DutiesPlans, directs, coordinates, executes, and manages the conduct of official visits (both foreign and domestic) to the Watervliet Arsenal.Responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, and presentation of Command overview briefings as well as VIP/orientation briefings to distinguished visitors and Continuity of Operations groups.Supports Public Affairs by serving as a media relations escort, updating Watervliet Arsenal websites and associated social media portals.Responsible for planning, directing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive public affairs, protocol, and visitor support programs.Determines proper protocol in connection with ceremonies, receptions, official luncheons, and dinners; determines menus based on research or own knowledge of cultural, religious, or other background peculiar to a distinguished visit/visitor.Prepares and presents briefings to the Commander regarding the protocol portion of events/visits.Assists with executive assistant duties by providing administrative support to the Commander and executive leaders.