PROTOCOL ASSISTANT (OA)

Protocol Assistant (OA) You will serve as Protocol Assistant (OA) in the Administrative Section of the Protocol Office of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA.This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.Salary: $57,641 to $74,935 per yearPay scale & grade: GS 7Location: San Diego, CARemote job: NoTelework eligible: Yesas determined by the agency policy.Travel Required: Not requiredRelocation expenses reimbursed: NoAppointment type: PermanentWork schedule: Full-timeService: CompetitivePromotion potential: 7Job family (Series): 0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And AssistantSupervisory status: NoSecurity clearance: Not RequiredDrug test: NoPosition sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination process: Suitability/FitnessFinancial disclosure: NoBargaining unit status: YesAnnouncement number: ST-12920753-26-RJMControl number: 862521400Duties You will coordinate and oversee a variety of social functions such as receptions, dinners and luncheons for distinguished visitors.You will be responsible for the protocol aspects of special holiday ceremonies and activities for graduations, awards ceremonies, functions for local retired Marine Corps officers and Staff Non-Commissioned officers, Marine Corps Birthday Ball.You will also be responsible for Battle Color Performance, Holiday Open House, Summer Concert, Winter Concert, Graduation Day Reviewing Stand attendees, and visits by foreign dignitaries, government officials, senior military and civilian personnel.You will serve as the Assistant Accountable Officer for the Commanding General's official representation funds.You will maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for all official representation funds (ORF) expenditures in accordance with Department of War, Department of the Navy, and Marine Corps fiscal regulations.You will advise leadership on the appropriate use of ORF funds, and projected funding requirements.You will maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) outlining required protocol procedures for foreign and domestic, military and civilian dignitaries.You will establish and maintain historical events, files, to include command and personal correspondence, organizational and functional charts, historical records, and various manuals, directives, and reference guides.Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govGenerally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.This position requires the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. Your response to the typing skill question on the Occupational Questionnaire will be used in your qualification determination.This is a bargaining unit position.Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Coordinating and Overseeing a variety of social functions for receptions, dinners, and luncheons for distinguished visitor; Creating guest lists, menu, place cards and seating arrangements; Maintaining close association with dining establishments preparing special lunches and dinners for VIP and close conferees entertained by the Commanding General. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation, to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Information Management Written Communication Oral Communication Office Automation This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.