Defense Travel System Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the principal point of contact and liaison for activities related to providing operation of (includes problem resolution). and support to organizations using the Defense Travel System (DTS).
The organizational location of this position is: Financial Management Office. 442 FW. Whiteman AFB, MO.
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Duties
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• Serves as the Lead DTA and provides sustainment of DTS for the unit and geographically separated units.
• Monitor functional aspects of DTS to ensure continued successful operation.
• Monitors user information and controls user access to Privacy Act Information and travel documents.
• Examines and verities for adequacy, legality, propriety, and completeness a full range of vouchers and documentation for travel and travel-related expenses and shipment/storage of household goods.
• Review and examine all travel claims sub1nitted by unit members.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position information reflects that this is a Non-Sensitive position; the work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a background security clearance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Work is very high visibility and occasionally involves interaction with senior officers and their support staff.
• The employee may be required to work overtime
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position IAW the national Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. [cont'd]
• Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience must demonstrate In-depth knowledge is required of the implementation, planning, organizing, and coordinating of the Defense Travel System. Knowledge of a body of standardized rules, instructions, and regulations to determine the allowance of entitlements, charges, and correct procedural course of action. Detailed knowledge of travel and transportation regulations governing entitlement and documentation requirements for domestic and foreign travel to advise on travel procedures, restrictions and allowances and to resolve conflict or issues related to travel and transportation entitlements and policies.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas

1. Knowledge of complex procedures and rules concerning payment of government claims (e.g., travel, HHG) and comprehensive financial and accounting processes and procedures; skill and ability to interpret these regulations and procedures related to voucher examining.
2. Knowledge of commonly used accounting methods, practices. procedures. regulations, laws. policies. and processes related to pay and administration activities including accounting. accounts payable, travel pay, military pay, and civilian pay.
3. Knowledge of travel pay rules and procedures to effectively implement, maintain and interact with the Defense Travel System to include travel processes related to DTS and per diem. Analyzing manual processes related to processing and computing entitlements for travel pay and related actions and extensive knowledge of travel regulations, policies, and procedures to include the Joint Federal Travel Regulation, Joint Travel Regulation, and the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation.
4. Knowledge of the data systems used to support military/civilian travel pay actions (i.e., Defense Joint Military System, Government Accounting and Financial System, Automated Reserve Orders Writing System); skill and ability to train others on these systems and troubleshoot problems encountered by other users on the systems.
5. Knowledge of the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974. as amended, and covered by applicable Air Force Instructions. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations. and procedures.
6. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and to maintain good working relations. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research. summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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