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Announcement #876657900

Government Travel Specialist

Naval Air Systems Command · Patuxent River, Maryland
Federal transitionIndividuals with disabilitiesLand managementMilitary spousesVeteransInternalTelework eligible

What you'd do

You will serve as a Government Travel Specialist in the Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC), of COMFLTREADCEN.

Major duties

You will provide a full range of travel related support to the COMFRC HQ (and other FRC enterprise travelers as necessary) community. You will serve as the Command Subject Matter Expert for travel issues and will assist the Command by performing audits as requested to ensure Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) compliance. You will examine new or proposed travel policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation and assesses impact to the travel program. You will provide full support to travelers with the Defense Travel System (DTS) application to include the creation, completion and routing of travel documents.

What you need to qualify

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: 1) Supporting a command-level travel program, including interpreting and applying travel policies, and regulations; 2) Processing error-free travel orders in DTS, including creating, routing, and troubleshooting travel authorizations and vouchers; 3) Supporting the Government Travel Charge Card Agency Program Coordinator, including card issuance, utilization, and billing. 4) Providing guidance, and professional support to travelers, staff, and leadership while resolving government travel issues. GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: 1) Administering and supporting a command-level travel program, including interpreting and applying travel policies, regulations, and entitlements for CONUS and overseas travel; 2) Providing advanced support in DTS, including creating, reviewing, routing, and troubleshooting travel authorizations and vouchers; 3) Conducting audits or quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance, accuracy, and audit readiness in travel operations; 4) Serving as the Government Travel Charge Card Agency Program Coordinator, including card issuance, utilization, billing, and program oversight; 5) Providing training, guidance, and professional support to travelers, staff, and leadership while resolving complex government travel issues. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

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