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Summary The primary purpose of this position is to investigate, research, verify, evaluate excess cost incurred and adjudicate excess cost rebuttals submitted by Department of the Air Force (DAF) members/civilians who allege that they have been overcharged for exceeding authorizations for movement of personal property, including mobile homes, boats, and privately owned vehicles. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The employee will evaluate/identify excess cost incurred by DAF military and civilian personnel when they exceed their authorization for movement of personally owned property as defined in the JTR. Identifies and requests required supporting documentation, not on file, by initiating an email or telephone call to appropriate agencies. Drafts, prepares, endorses official written correspondence notifying members/employees of their financial obligation, exceeding lawful JTR entitlements; all documentation is processed through Financial Services Office or DFAS-DE, as appropriate. Discusses adjudications with Air Force members/employees by telephone or in person to explain and support determination made. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Transportation Clerk and Assistant Series 2102. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (Title 49), Military Rate Tenders, Comptroller General decisions, General Accounting Office decisions pertaining to movement of personal property. Knowledge of the transportation entitlements of Air Force members and civilian employees to, from, or between any of a variety of locations within CONUS and around the world. Knowledge of methods of payment of carriers and contractors by military accounting offices, relative to supplements, discounts, adjustments, and rate of applications. Knowledge of weighing procedures used throughout the world and methods of converting foreign units to pounds for the application of U.S. rates. Knowledge of military and civilian pay accounting transactions created by issuance of a DD Form 139 and the accompanying computer input. Knowledge of the organizational structure and function of transportation activities, Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC), and Defense Finance and Accounting centers. Knowledge of Air Force correspondence formats and the terminology used to communicate with service and federal agencies to acquire transportation and accounting information. 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-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Extensive knowledge of all entitlements of military/civilian members for shipment of personal property in connection with entrance on active duty, permanent change of station, temporary duty, early return of dependents, student travel, separation, and retirement. It may involve shipments within CONUS, between CONUS and OCONUS, between overseas locations either inter-theater or intra-theater. Knowledge of grammar, spelling/punctuation, and format to prepare and edit written correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze, correlate, and evaluate transportation data. Knowledge of and skill in Transportation Reporting Module for Military Pay Transactions Skill in applying such factors as equity, intent, purpose, and objectives under public law and directives to evaluating and adjudicating excess cost on household goods, mobile home, POV, and boat shipments. Knowledge of and skill in computer interfaces and technologies applicable to personal property movement and military/civilian pay. 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. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.