Job Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Procurement Coordinator, Position Description Number T0054P01 or T0055000 and is part of the USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Division of the Vermont Army National Guard. This is also advertised as a Title 32 Excepted Service Position under VT-12902602-AR-26-14 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/859983900

Job Description

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1,2,3,4 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. Area II: All current Federal Employees from any agency. Area III: All current and former members of the VTNG Area IV: United States citizens 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 equivalent 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. DO NOT copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.