Clarification from the agency

Area I: Current On-board Title 5 or Title 32 Dual Status Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Vermont National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the VTNG.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Government Purchase Card Program Coordinator. Provide guidance, training, coordination and oversight based on a comprehensive knowledge of Army and Federal procurement at and below simplified acquisition threshold, primarily at the micro-purchase level. Primary responsibilities are program implementation and overall administration of the Purchase Card Program. Serves as liaison between National Guard Bureau, the bank contractor, Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), and installation organizations to include tenant organizations and Contractors.

1. Serves as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Level 4 Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for the designated Contracting Office. The incumbent is designated to manage the day-to-day operations; implementing and administering the GPC program; establishing local policy and guidance; conducting training and monitoring GPC use; and providing oversight and administration. Responsible for the program providing oversight of Approving/Billing Officials (A/BO's) and /Card Holders (CH's accounts that include purchases at and/or below the micro-purchase threshold for supplies, services, and construction, and purchases of supplies and services using existing pre-priced contracts and blanket purchase agreements (BPA's) as well as for payments for training purchases on SF-182's. Serves as the primary liaison between the Servicing Bank, and the designated Contracting Office to answer questions and resolve problems resulting from the use of GPC. Incumbent also serves as point of contact for resolving issues and disputes between CHs, A/BOs, and vendors. Incumbent provides technical direction and procurement procedures regarding GPC regulations and policy on the use and expenditures of public funds under the GPC program. Coordinates with NGB as well as other Level 4 A/OPCs concerning the GPC program guidance and policies to establish consistent practices. Provides policy interpretation to all program participants with assistance from legal as required. Prepares GPC status reports and briefings for higher authorities and other contracting personnel. Identifies unfavorable trends based on analysis of the GPC Program and implements approved corrective and preventive measures to improve performance and accountability. Exercises experienced judgement and resourcefulness to provide sound business advice on difficult and unusual purchases. Analyzes, researches, and provide concise recommendations to the chain of command on required actions to anticipate, prevent, or correct problems in business processes that are supported by the GPC. Incorporates DoD, Army, and NGB policies and procedures into local training material, conducts and/or oversees GPC Program /Convenience Check training.

2. Organize and provide training locally and/or remotely to GPC stakeholders for the GPC program as well as expanded authority training. Coordinates with Resource Managers, Financial Personnel, Logisticians, and other GPC Stakeholders as require providing additional training and guidance in relation to the GPC Program. Majority of training is in-person for A/BOs and CHs covering Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Green Procurement, ethics, fiscal law, simplified acquisition procedures, and expanded authority card training. Tracks completion of all mandatory GPC training requirements and maintains training records.

3. Conducts surveillance of A/BOs and CHs accounts through the use of the Data Mining Oversight and Surveillance System to ensure compliance with Public Law and policy. Evaluates A/BOs and CHs performance during surveillance reviews, directs remedial training as necessary, initiates account suspensions, removal from program, and recommends disciplinary actions to chain of command based on findings. Reviews/Audits GPC documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures using various methods to include data mining capabilities and systems. Responsible to ensure cardholders are following purchase guidelines and have funding available. Oversees the proper use of the required sources of supply. Verifies that proper supporting documentation is maintained IAW policy.

4. Utilizes the prescribed system to nominate, approve, appoint, retain and terminate all GPC roles and functions. Manage and update information as required in GPC provider bank system to include: ordering GPC's; updating A/BO and CH information; creating new master accounts; monitoring/reviewing all monthly GPC statements; changing monthly and single purchase limits. Utilizes provider bank online reporting capability and local systems to manage GPC program and act as a subject matter expert in the use of the data mining and oversight surveillance system.

**Performs other duties as assigned**

Conditions of employment

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.

Qualifications

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1
Area I: Current On-board Title 5 or Title 32 Dual Status Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Vermont National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the VTNG.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

GS-09 - 24 Months Experience, education or training furnishing technical information, assistance, and advice concerning facilities, machinery, methods, materials, and standards for production. Experience developing and/or administering provisions or regulations covering such matters as materials allocation. Experience coordinating with civilian companies the results of on-site reviews and findings, recommending resolution to contract deficiencies, may include audit, financial analysis, and recertification.

GS-11 - 36 Months Experience with one year equivelant to the GS-09 level. Experience, education or training program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the business or industry position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.

FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:
A knowledge of Governmental accounting, knowledge of contractual quality surveillance, and Government Purchase Card Program procedures sufficient to determine which procedures are to be used for a given purchase to adequately protect the government's interest. This includes random sampling techniques and concepts related to statistical management control. Problem solving is extremely complex and covers a broad field of accounting, logistics and procurement. Must be able to independently plan and perform all aspects of reviews using sound judgment in the conduct of review techniques and standards.

- Knowledge of Federal, DoD and Army Contracting laws, regulation principles, and procedures, provisions of the Government Purchase Card Contract, and methods of contracting applicable to develop and implement Government Purchase Card policies and procedures.

- Strong skills in written and oral communications sufficient to prepare written and oral guidance and decisions, to explain and defend decisions to Government Purchase Card Program personnel, using activities, contractors/vendors, and higher-level reviewing officials, and provide classroom training to program participants.

- Knowledge of auditing techniques sufficient to perform random sample reviews of individual purchase card transactions to ensure that all local policies and procedures are adhered to and that there has been no misuse or abuse of the program.
Knowledge of the Contracting Division program goals and objectives as they relate to individual program segments sufficient to analyze data, identify problems/deficiencies, and recommend remedial action. Knowledge is also used to compile and prepare a variety of narrative and statistical reports.

- Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the organization.

- Knowledge of contract termination procedures sufficient to perform a variety of tasks as an assistant to a higher-grade employee, such as analyzing allowable costs and making recommendations.

- Knowledge of contract price analysis sufficient to perform basic analyses for firm fixed price or similar contracts, when historical pricing data and precedents are applicable.

- Knowledge of a broad range of Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of the Army (DA) acquisition policies, procedures and processes to ensure the timely close-out of credit card paid contracts.

- Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures to carry out recurring assignments involving the review and evaluation of contractual methods as they apply to specific segments of procurement operations.

- Knowledge of contractual procedures, laws, regulations and precedents to coordinate the Contracting Division acquisition program sufficient to monitor contractual activity, assure proper and timely completion of contractual documentation and funding availabilities, and conduct studies.

- Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

-The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

-In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.

-This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicants RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed.
3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.
4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

You will be rated on the following core competencies:

1. Attention to Detail
2. Customer Service
3. Oral/Written Communication
4. Compliance Inspection
5. Contracting/Procurement