This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing travel authorizations and vouchers and advising office travelers of policies, regulations and relocation procedures and resolving technical and functional problems in automated government travel systems (e.g. Defense Travel System).

Duties

As a Travel Specialist at the GS-0301-11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Travel Specialist for Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) travel and Responsible for providing technical guidance to DSCS personnel concerning official Temporary Duty (TDY) and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel. Develops travel itineraries and assists in developing schedules, routes, modes of travel, and any specific special requirements in support of the TDY/PCS mission. Reviews, prepares and/or updates travel orders for incoming employees and detailed individuals assigned to the agency on official business. Coordinates all matters relating to official and diplomatic passports to include official visa requirements, travel documentation, status of military and civilian personnel. Processes travel orders based on the traveler's request, funds availability, and expert knowledge of authorizations IAW the joint travel regulation (JTR) and the Defense Travel System (DTS).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

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: Preparing travel authorizations and vouchers and advising office travelers of policies, regulations and relocation procedures and resolving technical and functional problems in automated government travel systems (e.g. Defense Travel System).; OR B. Possess 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.

DOCTORATE EDUCATION: Possess 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. .

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Security Cooperation Agency 1851 S. Bell Room 501 Arlington, VA 22240 US
• Name: DSCA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614 692-0252
• Email: [email protected]