LEAD TRAVEL SPECIALIST

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your experience serving as a technical authority on the interpretation and application of travel and relocation regulations pertaining to travel vouchers and travel reimbursements; processing and troubleshooting travel vouchers and reimbursements using an electronic travel system; reviewing changes in regulatory guidance related to travel and relocation and making recommendations for update to agency policies and procedures; implementing policies and/or procedures for an agency-wide travel and relocation program; assisting with budget reporting and forecasting for travel and relocation; administering a travel card program; providing expert guidance to employees on the use of travel related systems; and presenting training to agency employees on agency travel vouchers and travel reimbursement processes. Note: Education does not substitute for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.
This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Administration (OA), Corporate Travel and Relocation Division. As a Lead Travel Specialist, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise, guidance, and project leadership to a team of employees processing travel vouchers and reimbursements for DFCs domestic and international travel and relocation program.