U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OFFICE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Travel Specialist The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) supports the development of strong financial sectors and sound public financial management in countries where assistance is needed and there is a strong commitment to reform. OTA provides technical assistance in over 50 countries in five functional areas: economic crimes, government debt and infrastructure finance, budget and financial accountability, banking and financial services, and revenue administration. OTA is seeking a Travel Specialist to support its global projects. The person selected will be hired under a personal services contract. This position is located at OTA headquarters in Washington, DC. This is not a remote position. Some travel may be required. RESPONSIBILTIES: The Travel Specialist provides a full range of travel and administrative support services to U.S. government employees, personal services contractors, and dependents traveling in connection with OTA's technical assistance program. The Travel Specialist receives and confirms requests for travel; develops computerized travel authorizations, budgets for travel, transportation of effects and miscellany; and provides hotel accommodations, interpreting, translating and other miscellaneous services. The Travel Specialist will also obtain passports, visas and letters of invitation for travelers. QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires significant public or private work experience arranging for international travel. Qualified applicants will have substantial knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations, knowledge of international travel requirements, excellent written and oral communication skills; and strong organizational and computer skills . Working experience with Concur is desired. Please note: These are PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR positions; NOT civil service positions. U.S. citizenship is required. SALARY : In accordance with program regulations and based on demonstrated salary history, the current hourly rate is from $33.84 to $63.80 per hour. Background checks and Security Clearance : Moderate Risk Public Trust position. Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate level of clearance. HOW TO APPLY : Applicants (individuals only) should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov Companies should not submit resumes on behalf of individuals. For consideration, emailed applications should not be sent, or contain a Cc, to any other OTA, IRS, or other government personnel or email address. When e-mailing, the subject line must contain the following: Solicitation 2032K826R00021 –Travel Specialist – Applicant's Last Name, First Name . Emails received not containing this subject line will be deemed non-responsive and will not be forwarded to the selection official(s) for consideration . No phone calls please and no hand carries. This announcement is open and cont…