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Government Purchase Card Program Coordinator 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. Requirements include: 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 include: Open areas of consideration include current Vermont National Guard employees, all current Federal Employees from any agency, all current and former members of the VTNG, and United States citizens. Minimum requirements include 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 is also required. Specialized experience includes: GS-09: 24 months experience, education or training furnishing technical information, assistance, and advice concerning facilities, machinery, methods, materials, and standards for production. GS-11: 36 months experience with one year equivalent to the GS-09 level. Federal time-in-grade (TIG) requirement for general schedule (GS) positions must be met. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual. Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics include: Knowledge of Governmental accounting, contractual quality surveillance, and Government Purchase Card Program procedures. Strong skills in written and oral communications. Knowledge of auditing techniques. Knowledge of contract termination procedures. Knowledge of contract price analysis. Knowledge of a broad range of Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of the Army (DA) acquisition policies, procedures and processes. Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures. Knowledge of contractual procedures, laws, regulations and precedents. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. Other requirements include: This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. 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. Education requirements include: Graduate Education: Major study - in fields closely related to the position may be qualifying at the GS-09 to GS-11 level. GS-09: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Additional information includes: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Vermont Army National Guard personnel who are bonus recipients/student loan repayment program recipients may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician.