PROTOCOL OFFICER

Air Combat Command; Grand Forks (ND); Remote; USD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command in the United States seeks a Chief of Protocol to plan, manage, and train on protocol matters for the 319th Reconnaissance Wing. The role requires coordinating visits by dignitaries, ceremonies, conferences and official meetings, and accompanying dignitaries during arrivals and tours.

The incumbent serves as protocol advisor to Wing leadership, develops guidance aligned with goals, and oversees the Commander’s Contingency Fund and related non-appropriated funds and morale

Qualifications

• Transcripts may be required for education verification.
• Foreign education equivalency may be evaluated prior to appointment.
• Official transcripts not required at application, but verification may follow.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements protocol guidance for visiting dignitaries and ceremonies.
• Plans, designs and coordinates protocol for Wing leadership engagements and meetings.
• Advises Wing Commander on protocol matters; manages contingency funds and official representation accounts.

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of Protocol and to plan, manage, coordinate, advise, execute, and train on matters pertaining to protocol for the 319th Reconnaissance Wing.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as Chief of Protocol, develops and implements protocol and procedural guidance for the 319th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, Vice Commander, Director of Staff, and Public Affairs concerning proper protocol requirements for visiting dignitaries, military ceremonies, conferences, official meetings, briefings, etc. Performs or arranges to meet and greet high-ranking dignitaries upon their arrival and accompany them through various phases of their visit.

Serves as protocol advisor to 319th Reconnaissance Wing Commander. Plans, designs and implements specific and special protocol guidance based on pre-established goals. Manages the 319th Reconnaissance Wing Commander's Contingency Fund and use of non-appropriated Funds in addition to Official Representation Funds and Special morale and Welfare accounts.

Requirements & 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Combat Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.