Job at a glance
Position announced is the medical center Transportation Assistant and is assigned to the Accounting Section of Financial Management Service (FMS) within Jefferson Barracks St. Louis, MO. Serves as the travel subject matter expert; advises travelers, the Travel and Tuition Committee, Executive Leadership, etc., on the current practices and policies associated with all kinds of travel. Works with each traveler to determine the most cost-effective means for each episode.
Major duties: Serves as the point of contact for resolving problems related to TDY. Works with each traveler to determine the most cost-effective means for each episode. Conducts and records all research used to create supporting documentation and creates the necessary supporting documentation for the travel arrangements. Screens tickets, itineraries, and bills involving rental cars, dates, travel periods, connections, etc., to verify all is compatible with travel authorized and that the lowest contract fare(s) are selected.
Resolves conflicts or issues related to travel, analyzes information to document deficiencies of noncompliance to the Federal Travel Regulations, and makes recommendation(s) for corrective action. validates all expenses submitted by the traveler to ensure compliance with the FTR, the VA Financial Policy on Travel, local policies, and approval limitations. Establishes employee files in the FMS payment system and inputs profiles into ETS.
Responsible for all maintenance of the ETS system, to include creating/updating profiles, costing strings, approval chains, and access limitations. Reviews and completes all submitted requests for Travel Comp Time, submits to the supervisory accountant for final certification. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7-1530. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant/PD657-095860 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not approved. Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education: There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.