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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:(1) Works with national and international rules, procedures, and forums prescribing traditional and diplomatic customs, courtesies, and etiquette applicable to maintaining a positive, proactive Protocol Program. (2) Works with Federal agencies, State and local governments, and foreign countries in order to analyze and assist in coordinating complex events to their conclusion. and (3) Works with a wide range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/organizational techniques, and military command. This job does not have an education qualification requirement or applicable education substitution for experience. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: 1. Expert level knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of Protocol, customs, courtesies, and govern-ing policies. 2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience including strategic planning, mentoring, team building, problem solv-ing, conflict management, career planning and performance evaluation. Ability to plan, organize work, direct functions, and meet suspense's. 3. Knowledge of budgetary requirements associated with planning ceremonial activities, associated with planning ceremonial activities, conferences, official events, and the utilization of Official Representational Funds. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Ability to supervise and provide guidance to a staff of military personnel. Ability to plan, organize, and direct CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) functions. 5. Ability to work independently, set priorities, analyzes situations quickly and correctly, and make quick deci-sions under stressful conditions to provide responsive, professional protocol assistance. 6. Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, and regulations to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of safety and security regionals and EEO policies, practices, and procedures. 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.