Who may apply: Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, eligible PPP applicants, and current DoD VRA employees. Duty location may be Columbus or Cleveland, OH; Rome, NY; Limestone, ME; or Indianapolis, IN. This is not a remote position. Position may be filled at an entry grade of GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11. Salary will be based on entry grade and duty location of position.

Duties

Provides a full range of Relocation Assistance (RA)/Permanent Change of Station (PCS) assistance, information and services for DFAS civilians and family members. Monitors and oversees the accurate and timely processing of PCS orders for current or newly selected employees. Develops welcome packages, sponsorship and transition training/education. Maintains statistical data and cost tracking reports on current, past and projected funding requirements for program/service expenditures. Responsible for all RA/PCS correspondence associated with program responsibilities and ensures that case records and security measures are kept IAW applicable regulations. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures, processes, and guidelines for Agency RA/PCS programs/services. Duties are described at the full performance, GS-11, level. Duties assigned to entry grade of GS-07 or GS-09 will be developmental in nature.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.

Qualifications

For the GS-07 grade, One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as experience processing travel orders for military and/or federal civilian employees. Experience with relocation and permanent change of station entitlements in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). For the GS-09 grade, One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as providing guidance and assistance to customers regarding the regulations and entitlements of PCS moves for military and/or federal civilian employees; preparing and reviewing travel orders, and researching problems involving the application of relocation entitlement regulations as outlined in the JTR and in agency practice/procedures. For the GS-11 grade, One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as providing guidance and advisory services to management and customers regarding the application of relocation entitlement regulations as outlined in the JTR and in agency practice/procedures for military and/or federal civilian employees; preparing and reviewing travel orders for lower level technicians, providing cost estimates for PCS orders and working with budget or finance offices to support the PCS program; researching complex issues involving the application of relocation entitlement regulations as outlined in the JTR and in agency policy, practice and procedures. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. For GS-07 consideration, applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-05 or higher grade in Federal Service. For GS-09 consideration, applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in Federal Service. For GS-11 consideration, applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher in Federal Service.

Education

If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

GS-07 Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp) may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

GS-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

Contacts

• Address DFAS - HUMAN RESOURCES 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]