Protocol Specialist

Full TimeMD-ABERDEENHQ ATEC
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Public Affairs (PAO)

Job Summary

  • WHAT IS ATEC?

    ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.
  This announcement is open to all US citizens using the Direct Hire Authority. 
 
PLACE OF WORK
  • This NH-02, Protocol Specialist vacancy is located at the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), Staff Administration Office, with duty location of Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland.
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  • This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).
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  • ATEC is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo).  Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands.  The band NH-02 is equal to the former GS-05 step 01 through GS-11 step 10. ATEC uses salary control points within the salary range to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. This position is subject to the NH-02 salary control point; therefore, the salary will not exceed $74,074.00 with locality.
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  • Management will set the pay for this position consistent with the qualifications and education of the selectee and the expected contribution for the position.
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  • This announcement will close earlier than the proposed date if 100 applications are received prior to that date.
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      For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com .
     
      For further questions please email/click here (usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-civilian-careers@army.mil) Reference job ad# ATEC - HQ - 30158.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as a Protocol Specialist within a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) organization: 
  • Applies a thorough knowledge of principles, methods, practices, and techniques associated with the protocol functions, as well as an in-depth knowledge and understanding of National and international rules, procedures, and forums prescribing traditional and diplomatic customs, courtesies, and etiquette.
  • Develops comprehensive concept plans for official visits and social functions.
  • Formulates highly complex itineraries, guest lists, and creates invitations, requiring tedious and detailed coordination, planning, and development.
  • Serves as the Government Purchase Card holder for the Command Group and Special Staff.
  • Serves as printing control officer and liaison with the local printing facilities.
  • Monitors and validates the Secretary of the General Staff (SGS) budgetary actions to include printing and postage.
  • Plans, designs, develops, and executes graphic imagery products and services for high-level presentations, special briefings, publications, static boards and charts, seating chart designs for indoor and outdoor events, posters, and displays. 
  • Meets with customers/clients during the developmental stages of visual presentation projects to help define objectives, recommend solutions, and help determine methods and procedures for production.
  • Provides timely briefings to senior leaders to ensure that senior leader expectations are met within the respective framework of the ceremonies/events.

Job Qualification

 
EDUCATION: 
 
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position you may substitute your education for the required experience if your education meets the following: Completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
 
FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information,visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/off ices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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.
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Assisting with responding to guest inquiries and updating various office databases; 2) Collecting and tracking information for presentation and/or briefings; AND 3) Assisting with the planning and development and delivery of products; utilizing various graphic design, art media, maps, diagrams, charts, slides, and presentation applications for use in communicating information through visual means. 
 
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower pay band level (NH-01/GS-04) or equivalent position in the federal service. 
 
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Administration and Management
  • Customer Service 
  • Oral Communication
  • Communications and Media

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • Two-year probationary period may be required.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Must be willing and able to travel on commercial and military aircrafts.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework,even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time,you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the organization's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols.  For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of theJoint Travel Regulations. For more information onPCS, click here. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service(IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements tobe taxable. Visit here for more information.
  • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-civilian-careers@army.mil