PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR (GPC) -T5 OBO

Clarification from the agency

Open to currently employed Title 5 National Guard Employees of the Wisconsin National Guard.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 datamining and oversight surveillance system.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:

• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• 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.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• 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.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
• 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. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel NGB-J1
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be subject to furlough actions.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Tricareeligibility.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: To qualify for the GS-1101-11 position, you must have 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience serving as the Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for the designated Contracting Office. Able to coordinate with other Government Purchase Card (GPC) stakeholders as required to provide additional training and guidance in relation to the GPC Program. Experience providing technical direction and procurement procedures regarding GPC regulations and policy. Experience auditing GPC documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Able to prepare GPC status reports and briefings for higher authorities and other contracting personnel.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies such as knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Your SF 50 showing you as a current Title 5 National Guard Employee in the Wisconsin National Guard.

3. Other supporting documents: DD-214, transcripts, etc.

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