Supervisory Defense Travel Administrator

U.S. Marine Corps • Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, HI

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About The Position

You will serve as a Supervisory Defense Travel Administrator in the HQSVCBN of Marine Forces Pacific, providing Defense Travel System (DTS) compliance and support to management and personnel assigned to Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. You will implement and administer travel business processes in accordance with Department of Defense and Marine Corps directives; resolve DTS issues by researching policy and procedural manuals or coordinating with the Defense Travel Management Office Travel Assistance Center; and conduct regular audits with internal controls that maintain separation of duties and help prevent errors, fraud, or embezzlement.

You will ensure Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) holders receive training before card issuance and annual refresher training thereafter. You will use contracted financial institution websites to maintain individual accounts, obtain monthly delinquency reports, analyze data, and recommend actions to the commanding officer and other officers-in-charge. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level, including supervision and technical expertise related to travel systems, travel policy and guidelines, travel audits and internal controls, and the travel credit card program. A cost-of-living allowance of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary; the allowance is subject to change.

The position requires a secret security clearance, completion of required training, and obtaining and maintaining a government credit card for travel-related purchases. Travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and outside the continental United States may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites. The employee must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. This is a federal civilian position with the U.S. Department of the Navy. A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is referenced, but specific benefits are not detailed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance before entrance on duty.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• May be required to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must include supervision and technical expertise, support, and compliance related to a travel system; promulgating travel policy and administrative guidelines; implementing audits and internal controls to prevent travel-related errors; and managing facets of the Travel Credit Card program.
• New employees must meet pre-employment requirements and report to scheduled appointments; otherwise, a tentative offer may be rescinded.

Responsibilities

• Provide DTS compliance and support to management and personnel assigned to Marine Corps Forces, Pacific.
• Implement and administer travel business processes in accordance with Department of Defense and Marine Corps directives.
• Receive and respond to DTS issues; research policy and procedural manuals and coordinate with the Defense Travel Management Office Travel Assistance Center as needed to resolve problems.
• Conduct regularly scheduled audits and maintain internal controls, including appropriate separation of duties, to help prevent travel-related errors, fraud, or embezzlement.
• Ensure GTCC cardholders receive training before card issuance and annual refresher training.
• Maintain individual accounts through contracted financial institution websites.
• Pull and analyze monthly delinquency reports and provide recommendations for action to the commanding officer and other officers-in-charge.
• Supervise and provide technical expertise and support related to travel systems, policy, audits, internal controls, and the travel credit card program.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is referenced; eligibility depends on position type and other factors, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, subject to policy and funding.
• PCS may be authorized at the command's discretion, subject to local command approval and funding.
• An 8.64% cost-of-living allowance will be added to the stated salary; the allowance is subject to change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed