This position is located at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, lllinois, in the Department of Financial Management, Travel Division. The incumbent serves as the Employee Travel Program Coordinator and the Travel Management Center (TMC) Program Coordinator for the facility. Has primary responsibility for all employee travel operations including associated accounting transactions.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Technically responsible for employee travel activity at the FHCC. Assisting employees in preparing electronic Travel Plans and performing first level review of Travel Plans. Enters new traveler information into the system, and updates existing traveler information as needed. Trains FHCC staff designated to assist in accomplishing electronic employee travel functions. Serves as the local coordinator of the Travel Program.
The coordinator has an influential part in Travel program and communicates with management, employee travelers and fellow employees. Coordinates all training efforts to ensure a successful program. Reviews and updates local policies and makes recommendations on VISN policies. Ensures TM rejects are reviewed and corrected timely. Systemizes the overall operation of the travel card program.
Provides management with reports, analyses, and evaluation, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives of the travel program. Manages both the US Bank and Citi Direct Bank corporate and individual employee accounts. Reviews and audits transactions are in compliance with established rules and regulations.
Performs accounting duties that-include classification of transactions and maintenance of segments of the accounting system. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician (Employee Travel Program Coordinator)/PD24216A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Amy.Hemstreet@va.gov · 612-467-4029
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $56409 – $73333/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
Apply on official site →