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Tour of Duty: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Position Description Title/PD#: Procurement Technician (Purchase Card Program Coordinator)/ PD#22033-A
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Not Eligible
Telework: Not Eligible
Virtual Position: No
This recruitment is for one position with the Service Area Office (SAO) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22L located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161.
02/05/2019 to 02/27/2019
$45,850 - $59,604 per year
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 1-5 days for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
7
No
No
CBAF-NCO22L-10412972BU-SC
523477500
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
ALL STATUS (current/former federal employees, eligible veterans, special hiring authorities)
Procurement Technician (Purchase Card Program Coordinator)/ PD#22033-A
Serves as Purchase Card Program Coordinator (PCPC) and Dispute Officer, and provides management with reports and analysis of the ongoing operation and outcome of the program. This position performs a series of analytical, administrative, coordinating and monitoring duties related to the Purchase Card Program. This program was established to reduce unique purchasing requirements, increase the use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and obtain goods and services faster. Manages, administers and ensures compliance with the Purchase Card Program standards, policies and procedures at VA Medical Centers (VAMC) supported by the Network Contracting Office (NCO). Purchases and payments made through the Purchase Card Program accounts for the major portion of the procurement actions of the VAMC's budgets. Responds to direct inquiries by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Austin Finance Center (FSC) and to the VAMC top management since program standards are part of the Director's performance measures. Proper performance of the program also directly affects management of funds and Fiscal performance indicators.
Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative and qualitative basis, the effectiveness of the Purchase Card Program or operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Analyzes program performance data to identify problem areas and impact, and prevent fraud and abuse. Responsible for coordinating and monitoring disputed procurements, billing errors, disputed payments, credits etc. that are not resolved, with the vendor, within the required working days of receipt of the statement.
Audits the development of the program on a daily basis through the review of reports based on data retrieved from the IFCAP program. Provides administrative support for the Purchase Card Program; this includes overseeing the overall operation and administration of the program and acting as the facility representative and liaison official between internal and external personnel. Work involves providing technical assistance, education, performing audits, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data, and preparing management reports. Investigates and analyzes adverse quality trends or conditions and initiates corrective action. Monitors qualitative and quantitative measurements to identify quality program trends. Identifies areas requiring further analysis. Perform other duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must be a US Citizen to apply for this job.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Selective Service Registration is required for all males born after 12/31/1959.
Position requires filing a Financial Disclosure Report.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work may require some physical effort such as standing, walking bending or sitting. There are no special physical demands.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
"If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application."
MAILED/EMAILED APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ANY APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED VIA MAIL/EMAIL WILL BE DESTROYED AND NOT RETURNED.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position:
Competency 1 - Knowledge of financial and acquisition credit card regulations, principles, policies and procedures
Competency 2 - Ability to effectively work individually or as a team member to perform independent duties involving auditing, training and developing new procedures when needed.
Competency 3 - Skill in communication and techniques to conduct regular audits, training and resultant actions stemming from violations of regulations and policy.
Competency 4 - Experience working with different levels of staff and management on a one-on-one basis by telephone, in writing, in person, or in a small group to resolve program issues.
Competency 5- Knowledge of variety of computer software programs such as IFCAP, FileMan, Excel, Word, Access, SharePoint, etc, to conduct data gathering and data analysis in support of program operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to: responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
The following documents are required:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/27/2019
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
The following documents are required:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/27/2019
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/523477500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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