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TRAVEL SUPPORT AND PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Department of Defense
Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Summary

You will serve as a Travel Support and Programs Specialist in the Resource Management Department of DDHBAP ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$64,438 - $83,774 per year

A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary.

Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-13039398-26-LMM
Control number
881163600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will facilitate the safe travel of all staff world-wide, and foreign invited attendees to our courses/ events as well as invited adjunct faculty or guest speakers.
  • You will coordinate the safe travel of entry to international countries around the world and working with U.S. Embassies around the world for scheduled overseas events.
  • You will provide guidance to help define the criteria for all travel and pay support, and assist in defining objectives, priorities, organization, and making decisions for the executing events.
  • You will serve as a Reviewing Official for all Temporary duty orders (TDY) and all travel settlement, whether in the Defense Travel System (DTS) or on paper DD 1351-2 travel claims for all funded attendees and guest speakers.
  • You will make flights, lodging, and rental car reservations, processing orders via the Defense Travel System (DTS).
  • You will review and confirm reservations/itineraries for arrival reports and identifies any VIPs as well as those who may have special needs.
  • You will counsel, instruct, and assist members of the Department of Defense island-wide and their families needing to file an application for issuance, renewal, amendment or extensions of U.S. Tourist and Official passports.
  • You will review documents for accuracy and validity and review primary citizenship evidence such as birth certificates, naturalization certificates, citizenship certificates, and/or expired passport originally issued to the applicant.
  • You will be accountable for DKI APCSS personnel official passports ensuring safeguards are in effect to protect this Personal Identifiable Information (PII).
  • You will receive and account for passports and coordinate with U.S. Embassies and passport agencies for the issuance of all required official travel documents including Visa and any other required travel documentation.
  • You will be responsible for all related travel of attendees and the proper computation and payments to all foreign and US participants attending the Centers events, either in Hawaii or around the world.
  • You will return unused cash to the U.S. Embassy for deposit back to the Treasury, or unused cash is brought back to the U.S. and deposited in a local bank using the Department of Treasury Over-The-Counter network (OTCnet).
  • You will review and assist the traveler in submitting a travel voucher within five workdays after the travel ends.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • 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.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid State of Hawaii driver’s license.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain certification as an Official Department of Defense Passport Agent.
  • 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.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport and be willing to travel internationally (via military or commercial aircraft) at times to non-developed nations.
  • Must be able to work outside normal and pre-determined work schedule to accomplish mission requirements.

Qualifications

GS-9:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Processing passports, visas, travel orders, and assisting with travel arrangements; 2) Resolving administrative issues such as financial matters, travel changes, lost luggage, support of emergency family's situation, and/or the early return; and 3) Using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access to create and maintain written correspondence which include travel documents and reports.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

For GS-9:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ).

To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

New employees to the Department of Defense (DoD) will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork


This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire & Structured Resume Review.

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Veterans' preference will apply. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. If selected, you will be required to provide supporting documentation. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified - Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified -Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) is a U.S. Department of Defense institute that officially opened Sept. 4, 1995, in Honolulu, Hawaii. DKI APCSS addresses regional and global security issues, inviting military and civilian representatives of the United States and Asia-Pacific nations to its comprehensive program of executive education and workshops, both in Hawaii and throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The Center supports the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's objective of developing professional and personal ties among national security establishments throughout the region. With a non-warfighting mission, the Center focuses on a multilateral and multi-dimensional approach to defining and addressing regional security issues and concerns.

The most beneficial result is building relationships of trust and confidence among future leaders and decision-makers within the region. DKI APCSS provides a focal point where national officials, decision makers and policy makers can gather to exchange ideas, explore pressing issues and achieve a greater understanding of the challenges that shape the security environment of the Indo-Pacific region. The Center gives attention to the interrelationships of military, economic, political and diplomatic policies relevant to regional security issues through its three academic components: executive education, workshops and research and publications efforts.

Marketing link: https://dkiapcss.edu/about

Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
DDHBAP ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES
2058 Maluhia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
US

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