Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. This is an obligated position. The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as the POC/ liaison for activities related to providing operation of, and support to organizations using the Defense Travel System (DTS); organizational objective: is to provide financial operations support to civilian and military members of the wing/group and geographically separated units

Job Description

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 Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-6, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes in-depth knowledge is required of the implementation, planning, organizing, and coordinating of the Defense Travel System; knowledge and skill in analyzing and evaluating DTS data and the impact on DoD travel and military pay entitlements, the organization's obligation authority, recovery of overpayments and resolution of nonpayment of travel and transportation entitlements; knowledge of automated travel functions and their interrelationship to other functions to investigate complaints or errors that require reconstructing and reconciling incomplete information, conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for required information or the performance of actions of similar complexity, to include the accuracy and reliability of accounting and financial data, records, and reports; and analyze financial transactions and information involving travel pay, identify out-of-balance conditions and variances, and provide impact and/or corrective actions to assist Commanders in effecting sound financial management decisions. 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-6 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-7 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: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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; Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and to maintain good working relations; and 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.