Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent reports to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and serves as the Director of the Protocol to the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Responsibilities As a DIRECTOR OF PROTOCOL at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans, organizes, manages, administers and executes protocol activities of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS/VCJCS) and their spouses' official events. Provides authoritative advice and assistance to CJCS, VCJCS and senior Joint Staff leadership. Supervises the planning and execution of office calls, breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, receptions and other events hosted by the CJCS/VCJCS in their respective quarters or other locations within Washington D.C. or National Capital Region. Oversees the planning and execution of the logistical support for official spouse programs related to the CJCS/VCJCS counterpart visit programs, official meetings, and White House events which parallel the principal program. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Directing and overseeing work with a complex organizational Protocol program and advising on all matters dealing with the program; Creating plans that effectively support and promote the goals and objectives of the Joint Staff and provide guidance to the staff on any matter involving the hosting or sponsoring of social and/or official activities, and events; Managing the planning, coordination, and execution of all protocol aspects of visits of high-ranking U.S. and foreign dignitaries; Planning, coordinating, and executing all special events, meetings, office calls and gift locker duties. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Education Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).