Procurement Officer I

The Maryland Higher Education Commission is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Procurement Officer I. A Procurement Officer I is professional work for State agency positions, in the procurement of equipment, services, construction, supplies, information technology, and other needs which must be obtained through the competitive procurement process, negotiated procurement process, and other procurement methods.

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6 N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

This position is responsible for the procurement of equipment, services, supplies, information technology, and other needs, which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for the administration of agency procurement, inventory and fixed asset maintenance, agency payroll operations, MBE liaison and other duties as assigned.

The Procurement Officer I is responsible for the procurement of equipment, services, supplies, and other needs for the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). The incumbent will solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award goods and services contracts in accordance with the Office of State Procurement and COMAR Title 21. The Procurement Officer I performs multifaceted purchasing tasks associated with formal and informal information technology (IT) procurements. The employee is expected to perform at a high and professional level, work independently, and meet the department’s procurement needs in a timely manner that is consistent with the State procurement laws and the internal and external agencies (MHEC, CPU, DoIT, PRG, DGS-OSP, & BPW) policies and procedures. 

The Procurement Officer I interacts with agency staff, management, and subject matter experts to help develop justifications, scope of work, and conduct specialized research deemed necessary for procuring goods and services contracts. The incumbent is expected to plan, prepare, and complete all documentation for all assigned procurements – goods (equipment, hardware, software, licenses, peripherals, others) and services contracts. All documentation should be developed utilizing acceptable business writing skills. 

Experience: Six years of experience, 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 and an additional four years of professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience.

Notes:

1. 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 additional four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates for may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience 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 for the required experience.

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

5. 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.

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

 

One year of experience in the State of Maryland Procurement soliciting goods and services using Request for Proposals (RFPs), Task Order Request for Proposals (TORFPs), Large Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and Multi-step Invitation for Bids (IFB), and Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFPs).

 

One year of experience using eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) to research, advertise and award procurements for Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFPs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Task Order Request for Proposals (TORFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and creating contracts.

 

One year experience using the State of Maryland, Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to create Referenced Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs), Direct Purchase Orders (DPOs), and Requisitions.

 

One year of experience in writing Request for Proposals.

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 done so already must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.