Travel Assistant with Security Clearance

Duties As a Travel Assistant at the GS-0301-7/9 some of your typical work assignments may include: * Books, reviews and/or approves travel for TSC leadership and staff, as well as U.S. and foreign national invitees, coordinating air, car, rail or bus travel, and hotel. * Uses and is familiar with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Defense Travel System (DTS) to make, review and/or approve commercial domestic and international reservations, establish, review and/or approve itineraries, issue airline tickets and arrange lodging and car reservations for personnel. * Serves as reviewing and/or approval authority for all orders and for final travel settlements. * Responsible for all aspects associated with security, force protection and health screening requirements for travelers in concert with the Combatant Commander's regional guidance, as well as in compliance with each country's specific force protection and heath screening requirements for both global travel and returning to the United States. * Establishes and enforces policies and practices to ensure personnel complete official travel settlement claims/vouchers in a timely, accurate and legal fashion in accordance with applicable regulations. * Makes authorized purchases using the government purchase card, ensuring that all purchases align with the organization's procurement policies and federal regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Occasional Travel * Work Schedule: Full-time * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period * Overtime: Occasionally * Tour of Duty: Flexible * Recruitment Incentives: may be authorized * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Financial Disclosure: Not Required * Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible * Employee must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * May be required to work outside normal and predetermined work schedule to accomplish mission requirements. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government official passport and be willing to travel internationally (via military or commercial aircraft). * Must be able to obtain and maintain a driver's license. Qualifications For GS-07 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or equivalent level in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) with knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) policy, priorities, rules and laws with respect to TSC mission and operations involving global travel. Knowledge of all aspects of travel, as well as official passports and Visas via the Federal Passport and Agent's Reference Guide. Experience must be reflected in your resume. OR If using education in lieu of specialized experience: * 1 full year of graduate level education, or * Superior academic achievement For GS-09 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or equivalent level in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) with comprehensive knowledge of Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Defense Travel System (DTS), Financial Management Regulations (FMR), Joint Ethics Regulations, Department of Defense (DoD) passport and Visa Regulations and procedures, country clearance guides, Security Assistance Network (SAN), Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS), Individual Antiterrorism Plan (IA TP) system, Process Isolated Personnel Reports System (PRIMS) for Isolated Personnel Reports (ISOPREPS), Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) processing systems. OR If using education in lieu of specialized experience: * Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or * 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree, or * LL.B or J.D., if related 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 ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional information GS-0301-7/9, salary range (step 1 - step 10) is $56,490 - $89,826 inclusive of locality pay (32.36%) plus cost of living allowance (COLA), currently 1.49% but subject to change. Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW basic-level certification courses within one year. Requirements for Proficiency Level 1 - At least one year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Foundational level certification requirements within one year of entering the SC position. In addition, 40 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years. Other Notes: 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 All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ) Agency Address: Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies 8414 McGuire Ave Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are de