THE FOLLOWING IS A POSTING FOR A PAST POSITION AND IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

ISSUANCE DATE: 11/12/98
CLOSING DATE: 11/30/98

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-99-153
2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 12, 1998
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED
   FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: November 30, 1998
4. POSITION TITLE: Travel Specialist
5. MARKET VALUE (INSERT SALARY RATE): $23,876 to $38,199
6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 12/15/98 - 12/14/99
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION): Travel Specialist

The Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) of the U.S. Agency for International Development is recruiting for a TRAVEL SPECIALIST.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Travel Specialist will coordinate travel arrangements for office personnel including travel authorizations, country clearances, reservations, and vouchers. The Travel Specialist will also establish a real time record of all itineraries and coordinate passports and visas. Other work as needed by the office.

STATEMENT OF WORK
Coordinate travel arrangements for BHR/OFDA's Program and OE funded personnel and participants in response to relief and rehabilitation assignments.  Based on historical data and current conditions, provide OE and program funded travel projections.

Utilizing the Agency's automated travel documentation management application (“Travel Manager”), the Program Operations Assistant (POA) will be responsible for the preparation of travel authorizations in accordance with the Agency's travel regulations, including drafting and obtaining appropriate country clearances for international travel. The POA will make all travel-related (i.e. hotel, air, and ground) reservations (domestic and international); utilizing the Agency's New Management System (or subsequent system(s)), make sure appropriate accounting data information is applied; obtain appropriate clearances and signatures; amend travel authorizations if necessary; provide alternate routing options if necessary; track travel authorizations, reservations and vouchers; provide traveler with completed Travel Authorization, tickets and travel advance.

Meet with each Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) prior to departure to the field to ensure all necessary forms are completed related to cash advances and provide instructions/guidance on travel regulations.

Assist traveler with preparation and submission of travel voucher package; audit voucher.  Provide Financial Management (FM) with completed vouchers within four days of receiving them from the traveler.  Track vouchers sent to FM and follow-up with FM to ensure payments in made in a timely manner.

Coordinate, as necessary, passports and visas with USAID Travel office.

Establish and maintain a "real time" record of all current travelers and their itineraries.

QUALIFICATIONS
College degree in international affairs or related field OR HS diploma and four years international travel experience preferably for a USG agency. Familiarity with USAID travel issues a plus. Ability to work under pressure in team atmosphere. Basic computer skills (WordPerfect for Windows and Lotus 1-2-3). Ability to communicate. U.S. citizen. Employment is contingent on the candidate's ability to qualify for a secret clearance with USAID. Closing date: November 30, 1998. Salary range is $23,876 to $38,199.

AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

1. BENEFITS

Employee's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave

2. ALLOWANCES (if Applicable). *

(A) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120).
(B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130).
(C) Post Allowance (Section 220).
(D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230).
(E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260).
(F) Education Allowance (Section 270).
(G) Education Travel (Section 280).
(H) Post Differential (Chapter 500).
(I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized
    Departure (Section 600), and
(J) Danger Pay (Section 650).

3. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs

97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less

97-11 (Corrected) 1997 FICA & Medicate Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts

97-6  Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services

97-3  New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination

96-23 Unauthorized Provision in Personal Services Contract

96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave

96-11 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs

96-8  Determining a Market Value for PSCs Hired Under Appendix D, Handbook 14

94-9  Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs)

93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC)

LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs

  1. Standard Form 171.
**2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62).
**3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or
**4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85).
**5. Finger Print Card (FD-258).

NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirements office.
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 * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).
** The forms listed 2 thru 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.