Foreign AND Domestic Engagement AND Travel Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties Manages, coordinates, and integrates detailed planning actions and real-time execution required for foreign and domestic official visits and engagements for Commander NORAD and Commander USNORTHCOM. Prepares the CDRNORAD/CDRUSNORTHCOM and travel team for visits or appearance. Coordinates CDRNORAD/CDRUSNORTHCOM-hosted events while traveling, including but not limited to change of command, retirement, promotion, decoration ceremonies and hosted social events. Manages, coordinates, and integrates actions required for worldwide official visits and appearances by the spouse of CDRNORAD/CDRUSNORTHCOM. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see This position has been designated as Critical Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as a condition of employment. Severance pay is not authorized - A break in service of more than 3 calendar days may be required for permanent federal internal and transfer employees PCS will be paid This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586 Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays This position will include superior qualifications consideration This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent must pass initial and may be selected for random drug testing Disclosure of Political Appointments This position includes incentive for prior work or active duty experience to determine leave accrual In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real-World events. May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real-World events. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: (1) Knowledge of the internal organization and structure of a Joint Command, DOD, and the Joint Staff; (2) Knowledge of travel regulations, procedures and practices; (3) Knowledge of protocol regulations, procedures, and instructions that apply to military and civilian leaders (foreign and domestic); (4) Knowledge organizing trip preparation meetings for personnel, including but not limited to the Commander, executive assistant, enlisted aides, desk officers, Commander's Action Group, Public Affairs, Political Advisor and security personnel; and (5) developing and coordinating executive travel, including security and communications support functions, for official duties of the commander during worldwide engagements. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the internal organization and structure of a Joint Command, DOD, and the Joint Staff. Knowledge of the interaction of a Joint Command, DOD, and the Joint Staff with foreign governments and their military departments. Knowledge of the numerous and sensitive unique customs and courtesies of the international community. Knowledge of protocol regulations, procedures, and instructions that apply to military and civilian leaders (foreign and domestic). Knowledge of travel regulations, procedures, and practices. Skill in collecting, examining, evaluating, and summarizing a vast variety of information in order to prepare for official travel and visits. Ability to develop quick solutions to various queries and problems relating to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Knowledge of security and force protection support concepts. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Ability to use a variety of office automation tools and techniques to support trip requirements effectively. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) wi