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Duties

This position is located under the Office of the Director, in Washington, District of Columbia. This position serves as a Project Officer (Travel and Logistics) in the Office of the Director (OD), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ). The primary purpose of this position is to provide program management of travel and logistics related matters for the Director, Deputy Director, Executive Assistant Directors, Chief of Staff, and other members of the Office of the Director. As a Project Officer (Travel and Logistics), GS-0301-9/11/12/13, your typical work assignments may include: GS-09 Make travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and ensure travelers have all required documents. Communicate travel plans and itineraries with travelers and others that need to know. Coordinate all necessary RSVP's and traveler registrations for events/conferences. Submit travel authorizations for approval prior to travel commencing and submit travel vouchers once travel is completed. GS-11 Make travel arrangements, prepares itineraries, and ensures travelers have all required documents. Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements and in accordance with policy and regulations. Communicate travel plans and itineraries with travelers and others that need to know. Coordinate all necessary RSVP's and traveler registrations for events/conferences. Submit travel authorizations for approval prior to travel commencing and submit travel vouchers once travel is completed. GS-12 Provide professional consultative and advisory assistance on matters of travel. Make travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and ensure travelers have all required documents. Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements and in accordance with policy and regulations. Communicate travel plans and itineraries with travelers and others that need to know. Coordinate all necessary RSVP's and traveler registrations for events/conferences. Submit travel authorizations for approval prior to travel commencing and submit travel vouchers once travel is completed. GS-13 Provide professional consultative and advisory assistance on matters of travel. Develop administrative processes and procedures to facilitate a more efficient and effective travel program. Make travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and ensure travelers have all required documents. Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements and in accordance with policy and regulations. Communicate travel plans and itineraries with travelers and others that need to know. Coordinate all necessary RSVP's and traveler registrations for events/conferences. Submit travel authorizations for approval prior to travel commencing and submit travel vouchers once travel is completed. Resolve any and all conflicts and/or negotiations with travel vendors. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for a GS-09, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07; OR a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.) or at least two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field; OR a combination of specialized experience, and related graduate level education, beyond the first full year of graduate level study, that when combined, meet the qualification requirements for this position. (Transcript required if using education or specialized experience and education, to qualify). GS-09- You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Specialized Experience needed: Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders; AND Prepare and participate in a broad range of engagements requiring travel; AND Assist in the development of written processes and procedures. To qualify for a GS-11, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09; OR successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or at least 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree, (such as an LL.M); OR a combination of specialized experience, and related graduate level education beyond the second full year of graduate level study, that when combined, meet the qualification requirements for this position. (Transcript required if using education or specialized experience and education, to qualify). GS-11- You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Specialized Experience needed: Prioritize, plan, organize and accomplish travel for all stakeholders; AND Maintain and utilize knowledge of policies and procedures with regards to travel rules and regulations; AND Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders. To qualify for a GS-12, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11. GS-12- You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Specialized Experience needed: Understand workplace flexibilities, rules and regulations in order to analyze and develop recommendations for improvements to the travel program; AND Maintain and utilize knowledge of policies and procedures with regards to travel rules and regulations; AND Analyze and evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency and develop and recommend improvements. To qualify for a GS-13, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12. GS-13- You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Specialized Experience needed: Understand workplace flexibilities, rules, and regulations in order to analyze and develop recommendations for improvements to the travel program; AND Maintain and utilized knowledge of policies and procedures with regards to travel rules and regulations; AND Analyze and evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency and develop and recommend improvements. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; AND 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; AND 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; and 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.

Education

All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See www.ed.gov for a list of schools.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Director 99 New York Ave. N.E. Washington, DC 20226 US
• Name: Jeanna Antonson
• Phone: 202-648-7380
• Email: [email protected]