Senior Travel Services Specialist, CG-0301-14

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Finance, Financial Operations, Travel Policy and Audit Sections of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, DC and leads a variety of travel, audit, and relocation functions, to include: advising employees and managers on the Corporation's travel, audit, and relocation programs, policies, and procedures; developing travel, audit, and relocation procedures; and providing management information through reporting.

Duties

• Provides expert guidance to FDIC employees and management through on-the-spot counseling regarding the interpretation and application of the General Travel Regulations. Serves as lead author on proposed revisions to the General Travel Regulations and directives/circulars/bulletins relative to travel, audit, and relocation policies and procedures. Conducts feasibility tests and special studies in determining the adequacy of current rates applicable to travel, audit, and relocation. Reviews travel and relocation studies to determine the actual effectiveness of existing policies. Develops position papers and other documents for top management relative to travel, audit, and relocation issues or programs. Attends meetings with senior staff and advises on status of projects, recommendations on changes in travel, audit, and relocation policies, regulation, or directives. Coordinates responses to OIG/GAO audits of travel policy and audit functions. Serves as an FDIC representative in meetings and conferences with employees of other Federal agencies, private industry, and various travel, audit, and relocation services companies to keep abreast of industry trends.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here. To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as the following experience: 1) Providing advice and guidance on policies and procedures for audit programs; 2) Identifying and proposing solutions related to policy and audit programs; and 3) Analyzing and interpreting financial data used for reports and studies. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Requirements

Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required. Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) Required.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

How to apply

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