Procurement Analyst ; P-Card Program Administrator

P-Card Program Administrator

Under the supervision of the Director or Assistant Director, the P-Card Program Administrator manages Frederick County Government's Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program in compliance with all established policies and procedures. The Administrator trains cardholders and supervisors, serves as the primary liaison to the County's P-Card vendor, and oversees the authorization, control, and monitoring of P-Card activity. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, resolving issues, conducting new and annual p-card trainings, completing daily, weekly, and monthly internal processes, and auditing statements and transactions to ensure accurate and accountable program operations.

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Please note that the upper pay range reflected in the job posting reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

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TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

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Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Ensure enrollment forms are completed properly, authorize and issue P-Cards to approved Cardholders, and maintain files
• Manage all P-Card accounts: account set-up and closing, set/monitor account dollar limits and all other account controls
• Monitor and audit purchasing card transactions throughout each billing cycle to identify audit exceptions i.e. circumvention, inappropriate procurement activities, charge for taxes, etc. Maintain accurate and detailed record keeping for all card holders
• Ensures purchasing card transactions are made according to policy and procedures, and applicable regulations. Establish card restrictions, revoke cards per the terms and conditions of FCG policies and procedures
• Establish, enforce and maintain policies and procedures for the issuance, usage, termination of purchasing cards. Conduct training with divisions and departments on the proper usage of FCG credit card and approve transactions as needed
• Assist in special projects as needed, including but not limited to, system enhancements, program expansion and upgrades
• Assist in preparation of correspondence to vendors, internal departments. Serve as liaison between JP Morgan and FCG employees
• Coordinat…