Travel and Transportation Specialist

Job Summary

This position is in the International Services (IS) Travel Services Branch (TSB) and is responsible for interpreting the Federal and Agriculture Travel Regulations, and for the coordination and development of all related policies and guidance for the Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP).

About the Role

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

Responsibilities

• Interprets regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and other information applicable to travel management.
• Provides training and assistance to program staff, field officials, and others on travel requirements and administration processes.
• Informs program officials of new or revised MRP, departmental, and government-wide travel policies, and procedures.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and work groups as designated to disseminate information prudent to travel policies, procedures.

Qualifications

• FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level) that demonstrates: Gathering data in order to develop cost comparisons and reports. Use of an automated system to prepare travel authorizations, secure travel arrangements, or process reimbursement. Creation of written correspondence for management and customers.
• OR EDUCATION 1 full year of graduate level education in the field of study such as accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related.
• OR Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a national scholastic honor society (excluding Freshman honor societies), or 3) must meet certain GPA requirements. GPA requirements: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcripts or as computed based on 4 years of education, or courses completed during the final 2 year of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum (GPA will be rounded to one decimal place, e.g., 2.95 rounds to 3.0 and 2.94 rounds to 2.9).
• FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Application of laws, regulations, policy and procedures affecting the authorities and payment of travel expenses to include domestic foreign and relocation travel. Having provided assistance to all levels of employees using electronic travel system. Use of accounting system to de-obligate funds and reconcile accounts.
• OR.EDUCATION Master's or equivalent graduate degree in the field of study such as accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related.
• OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
• TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.
• COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-7/9 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that 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).

Requirements

Position Start Date: 07/10/2026
Position Close Date: 07/17/2026
Salary Offered: 52693 - 121511 USD Per Year

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