- Position Title
- DEFENSE TRAVEL ADMINISTRATOR
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- WY-10996299-AR-21-020 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 30, 2020 to Thursday, January 28, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?
Preferences
1.
Do you acknowledge that if selected for this position, your continued employment in this position is subject to successfully obtaining and maintaining a Level 2 DoD Financial Management Certification within two years from entry on duty to the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 certification in which case you must complete the certification in the original 2-year period?
2.
If selected for this position, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to determine suitability?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in completing the Occupational Questionnaire. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making preliminary screening decisions for this position. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Particularly, your resume must support the response to the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire. Additional steps in the selections process are designed to verify your stated level of experience and capability.
Respond to all questions. For each, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information provide in your resume or application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Defense Travel Administrator work at the GS-9 level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Functions include liaison between the USPFO/state ARNG and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Project Management Office (PMO-DTS), regarding the functional use of DTS, monitoring and maintenance of DTS as well as identifying and analyzing problem areas, etc.
3.
Responsible for help desk operations, resolution of travel issues, accuracy of travel database(s) tables and certifications, and sustainment training requirements. Serves as the site coordinator and oversees the setup and sustainment of the DTS in the USPFO, JFHQ-ST ARNG.
4.
Serves as the on-site subject matter expert for resolving especially difficult or sensitive problems with unit DTS.
5.
Coordinates development of traveler profiles, organizational data, reporting, budgetary, and document flow procedures in DTS.
6.
Acquires and updates personnel data used to establish traveler profiles in DTS. Maintains updates to DTS database when changes occur due to personnel actions within the main organization.
7.
Manages the administrative setup structure within DTS and controls access to the major modules of DTS relevant to the access levels, i.e., organizational data and lines of accounting. Analyzes travel documents and reports available in the DTS.
8.
Performs a variety of budgetary and administrative functions in implementing the organization's travel program, policies, and procedures.
9.
Monitors and updates budget data on a continuous basis.
10.
Identifies system problems, discovers alternate solutions and recommends corrective actions.
11.
Responsible for authorizing and setting up the correct lines of accounting for payment of Government funds.
12.
Performs a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative work for substantive programs and support activities.
13.
Responsible and accountable for the state ARNG's data requirements, including the user profiles, organization hierarchy, routing groups, per diem rates and Lines of Accounting, etc.
14.
Maintains the correct Lines of Accounting in DTS to corresponding fiscal year budgets.
15.
Modifies elements within the Lines of Accounting to reflect the new fiscal year data and determines what method should be used to transfer the LOAs during year end conversion.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
16.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.