Clarification from the agency

This is a Term position Not to Exceed 13 months

- Leads planning and preparation for, and execution of all executive culinary requirements supporting events hosted by the USCENTCOM Commander, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, and Senior Enlisted Leader, to include conferences, receptions,socials, ceremonies, as well as luncheons with distinguished visitors.
- Coordinates the effective planning, organizing, communicating, controlling and directing of assigned visits to Headquarters USCENTCOM by foreign dignitaries, members of Congress, Professional Staffers, General and Flag Officers, and civilian equivalents.
- Participates with the Command Protocol Director in the exercise of supervisory military personnel management responsibilities.
- Personally, meets and greets high-ranking dignitaries on their arrival and accompanies them through various phases of their visit ensuring they are accorded all honors and courtesies due to individuals of their rank/status.
- Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmed view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is a Supervisory Position in which a supervisory probation period may be required.
• Superior Qualifications may be considered may be authorized if there is demonstratable proof provided on your resume.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the USCENTCOM, national security, and public safety.
• Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing on short notice.
• Incumbent must pass initial and may be selected for random drug testing. Maybe subject to reasonable suspicion testing, safety mishap, or accident testing.
• The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• The incumbent is expected to be responsive to frequently changing priorities and resources levels, simultaneous high priority assignments. and stressful, sensitive assignments.
• Required to work flexible duty hours. Must be physically capable of working long hours for extended periods under pressure for special requirements.
• Position may be required to work overtime and on weekends and holidays. depending on the distinguished visitor travel and foreign dignitary travel and visit.
• Required to perform TDYs of varying duration to other military installations. Travel in and out of CONUS to include foreign countries in support of planning and execution of protocol missions.
• Incumbent must maintain a Food Service Handler Card to plan and oversee the preparation of meals for the USCENTCOM Commander and all dignitaries.

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,

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Works with Department of Defense (DoD), and international protocol policies and procedures,doctrine, and military traditions to coordinate and conduct protocol activities. (2) Works with culinary concepts, regulation, procedures and methods, food service laws, regulations and safety concerns in planning meals and preparing food service products; and (3) Works with planning, organizing, and coordinating itineraries for senior officers. government officials, and foreign dignitaries; senior officials of industry; to include CEOs, local, state, and federal-elected officials to include members of Congress and their senior staff.

EDUCATION:

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Knowledge of the methods, practices, and techniques of protocol sufficient to function as technical authority and to develop and execute protocol requirements.
2. Knowledge and understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) structure, organization, Mission, and doctrine and military traditions to conduct and coordinate protocol activities.
3. Knowledge of culinary concepts, regulations, methods, food service laws, and safety concerns in planning meals and preparing food service activities.
4. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to effectively communicate to a variety of individuals and groups in explaining the program and its objectives and policies. to obtain the cooperation of others, maintain security of sensitive information, and to conduct and coordinate protocol activities for a Combatant Command.
5. Ability to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate itineraries for senior officers, government officials and foreign dignitaries; senior officials of industry, to include CEOs, local, state, and federal-elected officials, to include members of Congress and their staff.
6. Ability to apply strong leadership skills, lead a diverse team to identify problems, formulate alternatives, select a course of action and implement a solution.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

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APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.