TRAVEL SPECIALIST

Travel Specialist

Help As a TRAVEL SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-12 some of your typical work assignments may include :

• Serve as the System Administrator for DTS and functions as the Lead Defense Travel Administrator providing updates to supervisor outlining office operations, program status, resource availability, any new projected travel requirements, and identifies personnel, equipment, and training needs.
• Reviewing travel systems and databases and ensuring accurate application of Exchange Rates, Daily Subsistence Allowance Rates, and other allowable rates related to travel authorizations and vouchers.
• Reviewing, preparing and / or updating travel orders for incoming employees and detailed individuals assigned to the agency on official business.
• Coordinating all matters relating to official and diplomatic passports to include official visa requirements, travel documentation, status of military and civilian personnel.
• Coordinating reservations and ticketing of commercial and military travel through SATO and advises travelers of restrictions and procedures governing all modes of transportation.
• Responsible for the program execution and management of the day-to-day operations of the DoD Government Travel Credit Card program for personnel (Service Members & U.S. Government Civilian Employees).

Requirements :

Qualifications :

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications :

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information :

Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384, and Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Basic-level certification courses within one year. Requirements for Proficiency Level 1 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Foundational level certification requirements within one year of entering the SC position. In addition, 40 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) : To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must : 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements : Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https : / / www.sss.gov / register / )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE : Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement : Please visit http : / / www.sss.gov for more information.

Other Notes : Re-employed Annuitant : This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at : https : / / www.esd.whs.mil / Portals / 54 / Documents / DD / issuances / 140025 / 1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).