Director Travel Services

Summary This position is located at Departmental Offices,Treasury Common Services Center, Office of the Deputy Administrator for Operational Services. As a Director Travel Services, you will be advising the Assistant Secretary for Management (ASM), TCSC Administrator, and TCSC Deputy Administrator for Operational Services on Federal travel regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities As a Director Travel Services, you will: Plan, direct, and oversee the overall execution of Travel Services. Supervise travel staff, provide daily guidance, address developmental needs, and performs other duties as assigned. Administer travel programs; oversee long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the work directed; manage organizational changes throughout Travel Services; coordinate and integrate a number of important projects and/or segments throughout Treasury; and perform long-range planning in conjunction with prospective changes in Travel functions and programs. Provide expert advice and guidance on complex travel policies/issues; establish and maintain internal control procedures; prepare and submit report requirements related to the travel or relocation programs; manage related systems, programs, and contracts and ensures all travel-related receipts and expenditures are processed, certified, recorded, and reported accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with governing regulations on behalf of customers. Requirements Conditions of Employment Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Undergo an income tax verification Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized Experience for the GS-15, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Managing and administering a travel management program, including planning, coordinating, and overseeing domestic and international travel operations, travel systems, and relocation programs to ensure compliance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies; AND Developing, implementing, and evaluating travel policies, operational procedures, internal controls, performance measures, and process improvements to enhance program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, financial accountability, customer service, and operational efficiency; AND Managing travel systems, financial interfaces, contracts, and vendor performance; analyzing travel program operations and financial data; and collaborating with agency leadership, the General Services Administration (GSA), financial management officials, and other stakeholders to resolve issues, improve travel operations, and support organizational objectives. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé. TIME-IN-GRADE: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks. TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education Additional Information During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be paid. We offer opportunities for telework (ad-hoc or episodic only). We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay\_and\_Benefits