Serves as the main Embassy subject matter expert on US travel policy and remains current on all Department travel regulations. As a primary post contact and main arranger for E2 Solutions system, provides a range of travel services to all Mission personnel whose agencies subscribe to Embassy travel services. S/he oversees the work of on-site travel agents; Serves as liaison between Embassy travelers and Travel Management Center. Makes reservation requests, checks travel options, and advises General Services Officer (GSO) and travelers on special circumstances to be considered. Negotiates with hotels and airlines for rates advantageous to United States Government (USG) personnel; facilitates visits of USG high-level delegations by negotiating with hotels, airport personnel and government officials. Assists the Human Resources (HR) by accurately recording, tracking, and maintaining records on travel dates and types to ensure entitlement travel is within policy.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of increasingly responsible experience in travel or travel-related industry, or in an administrative position with intensive responsibilities for arranging for visas, tickets, and hotel reservations, etc., and involving intensive communications both oral and in writing, including coordination within/out a team.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Education Requirements:
At least two years of college or university studies are required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English, Romanian and Russian is required. (This may be tested.)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Closing date for receipt of applications is February 15, 2023 at 23:59 Chisinau time. Please note that the only way to apply for this position is to use our Electronic Recruitment Application: https://md.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/