This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring all Joint Communication Support Element (JCSE) military and federal civilian personnel travel of duty in accordance with the Department of Defense, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC) and JCSE travel and budgetary policies.

Duties

As a DEFENSE TRAVEL SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a Defense Travel Specialist, designated as JCSE's Lead Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA), coordinating and providing advice, assistance and guidance covering a wide variety of travel-related requirements. Providing training and guidance to Organizational Defense Travel Administrators (ODTA) and certifying Officials at all levels though out the element. Performing a variety of administrative functions in relating to JCSE's travel requirements, policies, and procedures. Serving in a support capacity by providing budgetary and related advice, assistance, and guidance to JCSE leadership and other higher level officials as required. Utilizing the automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service (visit www.sss.gov for more information)
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: MAY be authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible on a situational or ad hoc basis.
• Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Serving as the Defense Travel System (DTS) subject matter expert and provide customer service to travelers to worldwide destinations, Approving Officials, Certifying Officials, and budget personnel. Developing local procedures and guidance as a result of changes in travel regulatory guidance, and new requirements. Developing and conducting training on DTS processes, procedures, and requirements. Reviewing and recommending procedures to implement budgetary processes, policies, and regulations.; OR B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related; OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address TRANSCOM 508 Scott Drive Bldg 1900 E Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357 US
• Name: USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]