Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Defense Travel Administrator in the Programs and Policy Division at Headquarters, for Army Transportation Command ARTRANS. Selection may be at either GS-9 or GS-11 level. Responsibilities Provide advice, assistance, and guidance covering a wide variety of travel-related financial program requirements for the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), SDDC's subordinate units and staff offices. Provides guidance and customer service for the Travel Program to assist to travelers, Approving Officials, Certifying Officers, Accounting and Budget personnel. Ensures the processing and/or reviewing of Defense Travel System (DTS) travel documents. Provide support for the control and coordination of all required actions for the successful deployment, operation and management of the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) program for all SDDC military and civilian personnel. Supports financial management execution in DTS. Provide customer service and/or assistance to travelers, approving officials, certifying officers, and budget personnel. Identifies potential discrepancies, develops corrective action plans, and ensures compliance of the Command's travel regulation compliance program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To Qualify for the GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes;1) advising personnel on appropriate travel and transportation methods; 2) maintaining accountability for the disbursement of allocated funds; 3) remaining up to date on travel regulations, procedures, and directives; and 4) performing travel administrator duties using a travel software application. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. To Qualify for the GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) providing guidance on travel-related financial programs 2) managing Defense Travel System (DTS) functions such as processing and approving travel documents; 3) Coordinating and supporting the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) program, to ensure compliance; 4) Ensuring accurate financial data input to avoid rejected documents or debt issues; 5) Serving as a liaison within agencies to support effective travel program operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 11 - Comptroller position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
