Travel Technician

SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

TRAVEL TECHNICIAN

SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

Job Location:

Address:

1200 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745

Posting Details:

Salary: $15.1871/hr.

Grade: 4

Closing Date:

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for arranging staff travel arrangements to include airfare, hotel and ground transportation needs.

This includes the following:

Makes hotel and air reservations and arrangements for ground transportation, when needed, for all agency staff

Follows the policies and procedures of SAAM in provision of travel customer support.

Creates travel packets for arrangements

Gathers receipts to prepare and submit travel claims for reimbursement

Cross-trains in one or more of the organizational administrative position (Procurement)

Other duties as assigned

Training and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

1 year of administrative support position

Travel or Purchasing experience (preferred)

Licensing/Certifications Requirements

Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card

as position requires by policy or Statute

Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business

Knowledge Of

Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit

Principles and practices of administration and management

Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures

Travel arrangements in accordance with SAAM practices and procedures

Policies, procedures and programs of the immediate work unit

Principles and practices of administration and management

Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures

Governmental contracts and lease agreements

Accounting practices and principles to complete duties effectively

Participates in performance improvement activities

Working knowledge of computer basics such as Microsoft Office or Google Workplace and the ability to learn new computer programs specific to our operation within three months of hire.

Demonstrated Skill/Ability To

Effective communication with all levels of employees and vendors

Time management

Organization

Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand, both orally and in writing

Research, analyze and interpret financial data • Apply a logical thought process necessary for problem solving and decision making

Research and reconcile documents to automated systems

Organize and prioritize

Attention to detail and accuracy

Interpret regulations related to purchasing

Work independently

Establish and maintain professional, courteous and effective relationships with internal and external customers or vendors

Job Duties:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Selective Preference(s):

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Leonardo Valenzuela at recruitment@asdb.az.gov or 520-770-3245 for assistance.