Procurement Technician (Purchase Card Program Coordinator)
Procurement Technician (Purchase Card Program Coordinator)/PD#22075-A Serves as PCPC and Dispute Officer, and provides management with reports and analyses of the ongoing operation and outcome of the program. Performs a series of analytical, administrative, coordinating and monitoring duties related to the Purchase Card Program. Manages, administers and ensures compliance with the Purchase Card Program standards, policies and procedures at VA Medical Centers (VAMC) supported by the NCO. Purchases and payments made through the Purchase Card Program accounts for the major portion of the procurement actions of the VAMC's budgets. Purchases and payments with the purchase card also generate rebates, thus adding additional funds to the VAMC's budget. 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. 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. Serves as the Dispute Officer for the Purchase Card Program. 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 and assisting or interceding when the dispute cannot be resolved in the normal method using the government cardholder dispute form; this involves contacting the Bank Card Service and/or vendors for billing/credit information, matching invoices to the Integrated Funds Distribution Control Point Activity, Accounting and Procurement (IFCAP) receipts, and performing follow-ups on delinquent actions. Audits the development of the program on a daily basis through the review of reports based on data retrieved from the IFCAP program. Serves as Education Liaison for the Purchase Card Program. Develops procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of the Purchase Card Program and compliance of cardholders, approving officials, alternate approving officials by auditing and reviewing the different aspects of the program. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade:
Applicants who are current Federal employees or who have held a GS grade anytime in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06 level. Specialized Experience GS-07:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-6) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Possess in-depth knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Government-wide Purchase Card Program to include Department of VA and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and financial regulations pertaining to purchase card procurement actions and the use of appropriate accounting data. Interpret policy decisions for the Purchase Card Program and/or other operation requirements and develop guidance for implementation of the same name. Audits the program on a daily basis through the review of reports based on data retrieved from Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting and Procurement (IFCAP) and the banking system. Ensures appropriate training with mandatory certification, as outlined in the purchase card guide of cardholders, approving officials, and alternate approving officials, prior to issuance of purchase cards. Prepares and conducts audits, and takes action on items within the incumbent's recommendations to management regarding possible action for non-compliant cardholders and approving officials. Additional information on the qualification requirements are outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants who are current Federal employees or who have held a GS grade anytime in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06 level. Specialized Experience GS-07:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-6) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Possess in-depth knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Government-wide Purchase Card Program to include Department of VA and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and financial regulations pertaining to purchase card procurement actions and the use of appropriate accounting data. Interpret policy decisions for the Purchase Card Program and/or other operation requirements and develop guidance for implementation of the same name. Audits the program on a daily basis through the review of reports based on data retrieved from Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting and Procurement (IFCAP) and the banking system. Ensures appropriate training with mandatory certification, as outlined in the purchase card guide of cardholders, approving officials, and alternate approving officials, prior to issuance of purchase cards. Prepares and conducts audits, and takes action on items within the incumbent's recommendations to management regarding possible action for non-compliant cardholders and approving officials. Additional information on the qualification requirements are outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/.
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1106 Procurement Clerical And Technician - Salary Range:
$43,482 to $56,528 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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