About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: Serves as a Defense Travel Administrator for US HQ Africa Command (AFRICOM). Directs, coordinates, and provides advice and assistance command wide. Monitors the integrity of travel associated with temporary duty (TDY) business travel.
QualificationsTERM APPOINTMENT: Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 3 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 which includes (1) Advocating for resources and advising staff on resource planning, policies, and procedures to optimize and maximize the effective use of available resources. (2) Developing a detailed program analysis and baseline plan that includes cost, schedule, and capability constraints to achieve identified operational goals AND (3) Synthesizing large amounts of data and developing program and decision briefings on significant planning and programming initiatives for leadership. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
Major DutiesAdministers the Defense Travel System (DTS) program for the command.Coordinates with Financial Management, travel card vendors, Army Headquarters, and the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) to manage the daily activities during system operations.Presents briefings on DTS, per diem, travel, transportation entitlements, and other related topics.Provides technical training, guidance, and assistance to other office personnel and travelers.Serves as an Agency Organization Program Coordinator (AOPC), Hierarchy Level (HL) 3, for the command's Government Travel Charge Card GTCC Program.Maintains database of user information and controls user access to Privacy Act information and travel documents.Provides interpretation of JTR and applicable DoD Instructions to personnel.Ensure DTS system requirements and activities to achieve the fulfillment of objectives including technical, administrative, and operational problems and conflicts.