This National Guard position is for a Defense Travel Administrator (Title 5), the Position Description Number is T5129000 and is part of the JFHQ-G8-RM located in Draper UT with the Utah Army National Guard. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Mr. Christopher Thatcher. Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. Must be DODFMCERT level 2 within 2 yrs of hire date.

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES: This is not an all-inclusive list: Serves as the, Financial Defense Travel System Administrator (FDTSA) subject matter expert (SME), Defense Travel System (DTS) for the USPFO, and the state ARNG including its supported units. Responsible for authorizing and setting up the correct lines of accounting for payment of Government funds. Performs a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative work for substantive programs and support activities. Responsible for the control and coordination of all required actions to support successful deployments, operation and management of DTS for all military soldiers and Civilian employees using guidelines that often lack specificity due to changing mission requirements, i.e. changing travel destinations while en-route, delaying travel and foreign travel requirements. Functions include liaison between the USPFO/state ARNG and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Project Management Office (PMO-DTS), regarding the functional use of DTS, monitoring and maintenance of DTS as well as identifying and analyzing problem areas, etc. Serves as the on-site subject matter expert for resolving especially difficult or sensitive problems with unit DTS. Provides analysis regarding the various accounting methods, procedures and techniques to validate DTS transactions. Performs various accounting, budget, and financial support related duties as ARNG DTS travel regulations are not completely standardized due to complex mission requirements. Performs various accounting system applications to resolve problems of processed transactions on existing transaction records to modify automated processes in existing accounts. Implements and manages the day-to-day activities during system operations (e.g. personnel data download and review, business process analysis, DTA training and Defense Accounting and Disbursing System (DADS) and Commercial Travel Office (CTO) connectivity). Applies knowledge of various automated systems and their applications to accomplish the tasks of the position, to provide input to long-range plans for automation, to use automation in the accomplishing the work of the DTS, and to support the assurance that the requirements of automated systems (data standards, security, etc.) are met. Coordinates development of traveler profiles, organizational data, reporting, budgetary, and document flow procedures in DTS. Ensures system requirements and activities necessary to achieve the objectives are identified, met and resolved, including all technical, administrative and/or operational problems and conflicts. Resolves systematic issues and/or problems involved in the fielding process, software installation and connectivity, establishment of organizations, groups, routing list, and setup of user files. Responsible and accountable for the state ARNG's data requirements, including the user profiles, organization hierarchy, routing groups, per diem rates and Lines of Accounting, etc. Establishes and manages a training program for ODTA's, Authorizing Officials/Certifying Officials (AO/CO) etc. Researches the Federal Travel Regulations to help resolve employee issues and complex problems associated with travel. Acquires and updates personnel data used to establish traveler profiles in DTS. Develops and formalizes help desk policies, processes, and procedures. Performs a variety of budgetary and administrative functions in implementing the organization's travel program, policies, and procedures. Coordinates with the USPFO Comptroller Division, Pay and Exam Supervisor for the collection of DTS traveler debts. Identifies system problems, discovers alternate solutions and recommends corrective actions. Develops/revises travel standard operating procedures and reports that relate to TDY issues, processes, and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position. **Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit. BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Skilled in collecting data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication; Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; and, Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-0503-07 level? OR have at least 24 months of specialized experience of the following: Understanding of the the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial business program requirements. Have private or public finance program experiences, along with competencies, that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. An applicant must have Have experiences and training that demonstrated the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. Have the specialized experiences in providing analysis, validation, processing and correction of financial transactions. Must have work experiences in the Defense Travel System (DTS), with the competencies to manage complex processes related to DTS. Experienced in how to use the correct lines of accounting for payment of Government funds. Experiences included a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative programs that were funded through a number of sources such as, reimbursable accounts and transfer of funds between organizations. Skilled in making adjustments to budget estimates to different DoD organizations through cross examination. Competent in the control and coordination of all required actions to support successful deployments, operation and management of DTS for all military soldiers and Civilian employees. Knowledgeable of the liaison work requirements between the USPFO/state ARNG and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Project Management Office (PMO-DTS), in regard to the functional use of DTS, monitoring and maintenance of DTS, as well as, the identification of and analyzing problem areas. Skilled in various accounting methods, procedures, and/or techniques to validate DTS transactions. Skilled and experienced in accounting, budget, and financial support related duties and capable of interpreting the ARNG DTS travel regulations. Skilled in managing the day-to-day activities during system operations, such as, personnel data download and review, business process analysis, DTA training and Defense Accounting and Disbursing System (DADS) and Commercial Travel Office (CTO) connectivity. Capable of maintaining a database of user information and controls user access to Privacy Act Information and travel documents. Coordinates with each tenant organization and/or subordinate unit to identify an Organizational DTA (ODTA) for managing each organization's fielding and operational DTS requirements. Experiences included participating or developing a training program for ODTAs and/or Authorizing Officials/Certifying Officials (AO/CO). OR education see below

Education

Substitute for specialized experience -

To qualify for the National Guard GS-0503 Title 5 Excepted Service positions, on the basis of completed undergraduate or graduate education, the college degree education must be in one of -or- be a combination of the following required disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management.

In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

AS A GENERAL RULE, ONE QUARTER COLLEGE CREDIT HOUR EQUALS .67 SEMESTER COLLEGE CREDIT HOUR.

For example, to compute the number of semester hours an applicant earned, after he/she successfully completed 36 quarter credits in accounting discipline courses by:1. Use the data point of .67 to compute Quarter Hours into Semester Hours:36 Quarter Hours X .67 Semester Hour = 24 Semester Hours.

OR

2 . May compute the number of semester hours an applicant has earned, after he/she successfully completed 36 quarter credits in accounting discipline courses:36 Quarter Hours /1.5 = 24 Semester Hours.

Hint: Whether you are converting Semester Hours into Quarter Hours; or, Quarter Hours into Semester Hours, the applicable computation data points are correct.

To qualify as a minimal entry level for the GS-0503-08 position, you must be eligible for entry into the position's Financial management Certification Career Program before final approval and appointment is processed.

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: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address UT JFHQ 12953 S Minuteman Dr Draper, UT 84020 US
• Name: Bambi Dalton
• Phone: 801-432-4241
• Email: [email protected]