Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR (SYSTEMS/GPC) TITLE 32, Position Description Number
D2628000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.
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Duties
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As a PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR (SYSTEMS/GPC) TITLE 32,GS-1101-9/11, you will serve as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program Coordinator and Procurement Systems Analyst.
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
- Provide procurement business systems customer support.
- Communicate/assist customers, contracting and acquisition personnel, and others with announcements, routine troubleshooting issues/ questions with procurement business systems.
- Assist in identifying training needs for procurement business systems, training gaps within supported organization(s), and leverages existing materials.
- Assist with preparation of complex/custom reports and briefings.
- Conduct training and monitor GPC use.
- Provide technical direction and general procurement procedures regarding GPC regulations and policy on the use and expenditures of public funds under the GPC program.
- Identify unfavorable trends based on analysis of the GPC Program.
- Implement approved corrective and preventive measures to improve performance and accountability.
- Evaluate A/BOs and CHs performance during surveillance reviews, and directs remedial training.
- Initiate account suspensions, removal from program, and recommends disciplinary actions to chain of command based on findings from reviews.
- Review/Audit GPC documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures using various methods to include data mining capabilities and systems.
- Track completion of all mandatory GPC training requirements and maintains training records.
- Process and interpret automated scheduled/unscheduled reports for data integrity, corrective actions, metric improvements or management taskers.
- Obtain contract data from the system for statistical reporting purposes and for data calls.
- Ensure compliance with NGB e-Business Standard Operating Procedures.
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Conditions of employment
- IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Must obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- May be required to complete a trial period.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:
- The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
- The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
- The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
- The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
- The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level MUST - possess specialized experience which includes at least 12 months experience equivalent to GS-09 level in work that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, such as 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.
GS-09 Level MUST - possess specialized experience which includes at least 12 months experience equivalent to GS-07 level in work that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, such as, 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.
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.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.
Additional information
- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
- If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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