TRIP SPECIALIST

Description:

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Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Example of specialized experience includes knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, principles, precedents, practices, procedures, doctrine, tradition. customs, goals, and current issues of Air Mobility Command as well as the United States Air Force in order to efficiently and effectively evaluate, manage, coordinate, and integrate all staff actions necessary for official travel; knowledge of organizations and force structure of Air Mobility Command and the United States Air Force in order to assemble information from a large number of sources to prepare the AMC/A3 for official travel; knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of AMC program operations; knowledge of the organizations, programs, mission, and functions of AMC and the United States Air Force with foreign governments and their military departments in order to effect arrangements for foreign visits; knowledge of protocol and etiquette standards and procedures as related to initiating, preparing, and documenting official travel; knowledge of organization and other installations such as personnel, public affairs, legal offices, etc. required to coordinate the work of the office and for recognizing the need for such coordination in various circumstances; knowledge of substantive programs of the Command as they relate to the clerical and administrative functions of the organization; knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to prepare and edit written correspondence and reports.

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EDUCATION : Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of regulations, pertinent laws. standards, guidelines. policies, principles, precedents, practices, procedures, doctrine, tradition, customs, goals, and current issues of Air Mobility Command as well as the United States Air Force as a whole, to effectively manage, coordinate, and integrate all staff actions associated with official trips.
2. Knowledge of practices, policies, and procedures to develop the budget for official trips and associated travel arrangements, prepare travel and pay vouchers, and produce periodic reports. Skill in written and oral communications principles, methods, and techniques.
3. Knowledge and general understanding of Air Force, DoD, Major Commands, and military traditions, customs, and goals to interact with internal and external organizations. Skill in applying analytical techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of information to draw conclusions and construct appropriate solutions to problems.
4. Knowledge of protocol and etiquette standards and procedures, both foreign and within the United States government, to include all branches of the United States Armed Forces. Skill in gaining cooperation from others using tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
5. Knowledge of policies and procedures to accurately document all official trips for AMC's historical files and other staff agencies. Ability to use correspondence rules and regulations to prepare and/or edit written correspondence, ensuring proper use of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
6. Skill in using office automation tools and techniques to support office operations. Must be a fully qualified typist. Knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.