Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as the site coordinator and oversees the setup and sustainment of the Defense Travel System (DTS) at the Civilian Personnel Management Service. Implements and manages the day-to-day activities during system operation.

Duties

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As a Management and Program Analyst at the GS-0343-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the Program Administrator for the DTS Program. Must be able to manage all travel orders and settlements in DTS.
• Ensure DTS balances are accurate and sufficient for travelers when needed. Balances are validated against the DAI system.
• Serves as the primary responsible party for micro-purchases within DCPAS. The employee serves as the Acquisition Program manager for DCPAS. All purchases are procured by the employee. Must reconcile all requests and purchases with the monthly bank statement.
• Must work closely with the GPC billing official, ensuring all appropriate documentation is available for proper reconciliation monthly.
• Provide training to newly hired employees on DTS. Assist them in acquiring a defense travel card.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing the Fedex account. Prepare labels for shipping of goods and services to DCPAS employees.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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 Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Must be a subject matter expert in the management and operations of Defense Travel System DTS. Must have detailed knowledge of Travel Pay rules, policies, and procedures sufficient to effectively implement, maintain and oversee the Defense Travel System program.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) and the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).
• Must have extensive knowledge of the laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to the implementation and management of the GPC. Must have extensive knowledge of the regulations and guidelines associated with this program.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to resolve difficult issues and/or problems, conduct training and briefings, as well as to exercise tact and diplomacy in all contacts

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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.

For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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