JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Open to all U.S. citizens under: USGS-RES-24-12394218-DE-SA MAJOR DUTIES: As an International Travel Specialist within the Office of International Programs, some of your specific duties will include: Provides oversight for all international travel actions including review of travel requests (DI-11 75's). Serves as focal point coordinating emergency travel requests, dealing directly with questions of immediate urgency. Furnishes guidance and direction to OIP staff as well as all USGS employees worldwide, with direct responsibility for ensuring that work is completed accurately, and deadlines are met as required. Serves as a Bureau Passport Agent. Oversees and maintains accuracy of travel databases and prepares special reports relating to travel as requested. Provides information on passport and visa questions, training requirements, cable inquiries, and medical clearances. Responsible for researching, analyzing, drafting, and formulating guidelines ensuring that the text conforms to the criteria as mandated by State Department regulations. Provides backup support for travel functions including processing passport and visa applications, preparation of electronic country clearance cables (eCCs), processing travel requests and maintaining travel databases. Serves as liaison between OIP and USGS Regions, Science Centers, and field offices for all inquiries, unresolved issues, and problems relating to international travel. Acts as the USGS expert on questions/concerns. relating to deadlines, procedures, and interpretation of regulations. Initiates schedule for quarterly meeting travel lists and coordinates list on behalf of Bureau. Prepares due dates (schedule for collection of information), and compiles data for review of Director's Office and prepares the "more than 7" memorandums requiring Department approval. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.