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PROTOCOL SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force

Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Salary
$75,776–$98,514/year
Grade
11
Work location
Telework eligible · Lackland AFB, Texas
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Apply by
Oct 22, 2026
Category
Miscellaneous Administration And Program

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Summary

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.**

Duties

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.

Education

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. For additional information on DCIPS, click here

How you will be evaluated

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. 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. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

About this listing

Department of the Air Force Headquarters has 19 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Lackland AFB, Texas. See all Department of the Air Force Headquarters listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $75,776 to $98,514 a year. That covers GS-11 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 7 days, from Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026. Among currently open Miscellaneous Administration and Program postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days. As of Oct 17, 2026, it closes in 5 days.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens). The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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