Procurement Officer II

The Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position of Procurement Officer II. The position of Procurement Officer II of Administration serves as Procurement Officer for the Department of Labor (LABOR).

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1100 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The position of Procurement Officer II of Administration serves as Procurement Officer for the Department of Labor (LABOR). This position leads and supervises Procurement Officer responsible for the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award and all aspects of the administration of the procurement process for large, complex, multi-year contracts and small procurements for the Agency in accordance with State laws and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR Title 21). The position interprets the laws and regulations, implements procedures that guide the conduct for the entire Department. This position oversees the acquisition of building maintenance, contractual services, information technology services, hardware and software, consultant services, supplies, equipment and commodities.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Ensure strict compliance with the Annotated Code of Maryland – State Finance and Procurement Article, COMAR Title 21, BPW Advisories, and LABOR procedures guidelines for Agency Procurement Specialists and all LABOR Programs

Determines proper procurement method for solicitations and obtain appropriate approval to ensure adherence to Procurement regulations

Prepares solicitation packages for LABOR Programs

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

 

Experience: Option 1: Three years (Option 2: two years) of experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions.

 

Notes:

 

1. Candidates may substitute professional contract management or procurement experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

 

2. Candidates may substitute certification as a Certified Public Manager from the National Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association; Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. or National Association of State Purchasing Officers) for the required education.

 

3. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience.

 

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Contracting, Industrial Management or logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the procurement or financial management fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience writing specifications to procure products

Experience soliciting bids

Experience reviewing and approving proofs and/or samples received from companies

Experience performing fiscal and procurement-related activities for a State agency, including experience using the Financial Management Information System (FMIS)

Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel

Limited to current State of Maryland employees only

1.  Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

2.  Employees in this classification who have not already done so must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Department of Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Department of Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

 

Department of Labor Office of Administration

Attn: Tenisha Tunstall    20-003003-0013

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 101

Baltimore, MD 21201

 

For additional information, please contact Tenisha Tunstall at 410-767-2772 or via email Tenisha.Tunstall2@maryland.gov.

 

The MD State Application Form can be found online

 

Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Department of Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.