DEFENSE TRAVEL ADMINISTRATOR (TITLE 5) Job in Saint Augustine, FL

Vacancy No. FL-13056370-AR-T5-26-858 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $61,722.00 to $80,243.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/3/2026 Close Date 9/10/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Saint Augustine, FL


DEFENSE TRAVEL ADMINISTRATOR (TITLE 5)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
G8 (USPFO), St. Augustine, FL

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a DEFENSE TRAVEL ADMINISTRATOR (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5129000 and is part of the FL USPFO, National Guard.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Current T5 onboard Federal employee within the agency (ONLY)

Duties

As a DEFENSE TRAVEL ADMINISTRATOR (TITLE 5), GS-0503-9, serve as the, Financial Defense Travel System Administrator (FDTSA) subject matter expert (SME), Defense Travel System (DTS) for the USPFO, and the state ARNG including its supported units. Responsible for authorizing and setting up the correct lines of accounting for payment of Government funds. Performs a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative work for substantive programs and support activities. Responsible for the control and coordination of all required actions to support successful deployments, operation and management of DTS for all military soldiers and Civilian employees using guidelines that often lack specificity due to changing mission requirements, i.e. changing travel destinations while en-route, delaying travel and foreign travel requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must be Financial Manager Level 2 qualified within 2 years of employment.
  • Must upload your most recent SF50.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)", and is open to current Title 5 onboard Federal employees within G8 (USPFO) ONLY and interested in helping the Department of the Army meet our mission requirements as an Defense Travel Administrator.

PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation. .

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS09 Must have at least 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level, in the normal line of progression through federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector involving the analysis, validation, processing and correction of military and civilian financial and travel pay transactions; independently utilizing regulatory guidance and a complete understanding of fiscal related automated systems and processes to ensure the accuracy and validity of disbursements, collections and adjustments related to financial or travel allocations.

TEMPORARY PROMOTION- For Title 5 selectees only: This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour). If a permanent employee in Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND return to their previous Title 5 position once the incumbent returns from military duty. If the military tour member, who has reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her reemployment rights within 5 years, the selected individual may remain in this position without further competition.

INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT-For Current Title 32 selectees only: This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour). If an on-board individual employed in Title 32 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will be converted to Title 5 and will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3). If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment rights to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.

INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT-State National Guard Members (Not Current T5 or T32 Onboard) This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour), and selectee will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3). If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment right to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position:

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume: (must have a 2-page resume and 3 references)

  1. First and Last Name
  2. Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email)
  3. Position Title(s)
  4. Company/Organization Name(s)
  5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
  6. Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for.
**Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified**

Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
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SF-50: If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
**This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency**
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DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable)
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Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable)
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Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply


To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056370~

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

FLNG-Staffing-Distro Cert-Staffing-Distro
Email
ng.fl.flarng.list.job-tech-fl@army.mil
Address
FL USPFO
189 Marine Street
St Augustine, FL 32084
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

FL National Guard employees indirectly report to the governor through the state Adjutant General and have the possibility to be utilized for emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, and forest fires, etc. Although not every position requires routine emergency support, all positions are subject to recall around the clock operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of these operations may be with little advance notice, and may require employees to briefly relocate to work stations with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

Agency contact information

FLNG-Staffing-Distro Cert-Staffing-Distro
Email
ng.fl.flarng.list.job-tech-fl@army.mil
Address
FL USPFO
189 Marine Street
St Augustine, FL 32084
US

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