Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as protocol advisor to the 16 AF Commander and HQ 16 AF senior staff. Incumbent serves as the consultant for 16 AF worldwide activities on matters dealing with, and related to protocol, conferences, special events, ceremonies and distinguished visitors. **Salary ranges include local market supplements.**
Manages and coordinates protocol efforts across the 16 AF enterprise. Research, interprets, analyzes, and applies all protocol guidance and polices outlined in DAFI 90-1201, Protocol. Accomplish work assigned by the Chief of Protocol based on organization priorities, considerations of difficulty and to effectively meet organization and customer needs.
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Air Force, Joint Services, Joint Base San Antonio, foreign embassies, state and local organizations' executive staff and greets high-ranking dignitaries upon their arrival to the installation. Instructs and educates conference/summit project officer on proper customs and courtesies for any special award presentations and recognitions during conferences.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
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This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $75776 – $98514/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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