TRIP SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Acts as the single point of contact for all official travel by 18 AF Commander, Vice Commander, Command Chief Master Sergeant, Reserve Advisor, guard Advisor( CC/CV/CCC/CR/CG). Makes travel arrangements for 18 AF/CC/CV/CCC/CR/CG based on general information Rapidly respond to questions, resolves conflicts, and revises itineraries due to changes that arise en route or during official visits. Serves as the Organizational Defense Travel Administrator (ODTA) for the Defense Travel System (DTS). Serves as the single point of contact for planning, organizing, and advising 18 AF units hosting social events supporting the 18 AF/CC/CV/CCC/CR/CG when traveling on the road to include mixers, receptions, lunches, and/or dinners in conjunction with official visits, conferences, seminars, meetings and special activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret 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: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program May be required to work uncommon shifts and short-notice overtime Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station or military or commercial aircraft This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continue through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoD 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs Disclosure of Political Appointments 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, Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, principles, precedents, practices, procedures, doctrine, tradition. customs, goals, and current issues of the organization as well as the United States Air Force in order to efficiently and effectively evaluate, manage, coordinate, and integrate all staff actions necessary for official travel. Knowledge of organizations and force structure in order to assemble information from a large number of sources to prepare for official travel. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational program operations. OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts or LL.B. or J.D., if related NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 regulations, pertinent laws, standards, guidelines, policies, principles, practices, procedures, doctrine, tradition, customs, goals, and current issues of 18 AF and Air Mobility Command as well as the United States Air Force as a whole, to effectively manage, coordinate, and integrate all staff actions associated with official trips. 2. Knowledge of practices, policies, and procedures to develop the budget for official trips and associated travel arrangements, prepare travel and pay vouchers, and produce periodic reports. 3. Skill in written and oral communications principles, methods and techniques. 4. Knowledge and general understanding of Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), Major Command (MAJCOM), and military traditions, customs, and goals to interact with internal and external organizations, foreign governments, military departments, and private industry, 5. Skill in applying analytical techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of information to draw conclusions and construct appropriate solutions to problems. Skill in gaining cooperation from others using tact, courtesy, and diplomacy 6. Knowledge of protocol and etiquette standards and procedures, both foreign and within the United States Government, to include all branches of the United States Armed Forces. Knowledge of policies and procedures to accurately document all official trips for 18 AF historical files and other agencies. 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. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . 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

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