- Position Title
- TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S23TAB-11801085-KMF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 20, 2023 to Monday, January 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-09 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select, or you will be rated as not qualified. If claiming to be qualified based on education, supporting transcripts must be provided with your application. Mark only 1 response.
2.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-11 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select, or you will be rated as not qualified. If claiming to be qualified based on education, supporting transcripts must be provided with your application. Mark only 1 response.
3.
I have responded to inquiries concerning the use of the following: (Select all that apply)
4.
I have assisted travelers traveling outside of the U.S. in support of the following documents: (Select all that apply)
5.
I have experience serving as administrator for travel credit card programs and have processed the following requests: (Select all that apply)
6.
I have experience executing the following special travel authorizations. (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Administer and maintain travel management software.
8.
Analyze and interpret agency travel policies and procedures.
9.
Analyze, research problems and issues effecting agency travel programs.
10.
Perform cost analysis for relocation expenses.
11.
Monitor relocation obligations in the travel system to assess their effect on accounting reports.
12.
Conduct training classes for employees, tailored to individual or group needs.
13.
Develop training aids for employees, tailored to individual or group needs.
14.
Advise management on relocation benefits for transferees and new hires.
15.
Provide advice to area personnel and management on matters relating to local, domestic, and foreign travel programs.
16.
Serve as a mentor and resource to less experienced colleagues and team members.
17.
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 cancelled, 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.