Protocol Officer

About the role

This position is located in the Office of the Chief of Protocol (S/CPR). S/CPR extends the first hand that welcomes Chiefs of State and Heads of Government, and other leaders to the United States. This position oversees a wide range of activities critical to U .S. foreign relations. The incumbent has primary responsibility for comprehensive planning, coordination, and seamless execution of complex protocol arrangements for official visits, ceremonial functions, and major diplomatic events. Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of foreign policy and international affairs to advise and lead protocol operations. Experience planning and executing official visits and functions (e.g. state dinners, ceremonies, and summits) for heads of government and senior officials. Experience communicating with embassy and foreign officials on U.S. protocol procedures and requirements. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

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