The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS)
supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit
organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management,
real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law
enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of
facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in
annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here
at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!
GRADE
24
LOCATION OF POSITION
Office of State Procurement
45 Calvert Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Main Purpose of Job
This position will function as the Associate Director of Procurement for the Information Technology and Professional Services Unit within DGS' Office of State Procurement. The Procurement Manager III is a managerial expert level of professional work in agency procurement
sourcing and award activities, contract management, procurement systems
operations, procurement regulations and policies review, professional
procurement training and certification, and procurement business services
located in the Department of General Services Office of State Procurement (DGS
OSP), the State central procurement authority. Employees in this
classification provide high level control agency management procurement
technical interpretation, instruction, guidance and assistance in accordance
with State laws and regulations. Employees in this classification, at the State
central procurement authority, administer a regional or statewide procurement
function or serve as a staff advisor for IT and Professional Services
procurements. Employees in this classification are responsible for the
development of state-wide contracts and comprehensive structured agreements. Employees
in this classification work across all levels of State government, multiple
jurisdictions and the federal government to coordinate work efforts. Employees
in this classification provide expert and technical interpretation,
instruction, guidance and assistance in accordance with State laws and
regulations.The work may require travel throughout Maryland to perform on-site procurement audits, training, monitoring, compliance reviews at State agencies.
Employees in this
classification supervise Procurement Managers and lower-level Procurement
Officers. Employees in this
classification receive managerial supervision from a Procurement Manager IV or
other designated administrator. The work may require travel throughout Maryland to perform on-site procurement audits, training, monitoring, compliance reviews at State agencies.
POSITION DUTIES
Duties for this position
include but are not limited to:
- Reviews and analyzes the
content and format of all information technology and professional services
procurement submissions from DGS OSP procurement officers and other agencies' procurement
officers for adherence and conformance to State procurement regulations and
policies.
- Provides managerial support
to train, assign, review and approve the above-described work performed by
lower-level procurement officers at DGS OSP and other agencies.
- Works on strategically
comprehensive enterprise-wide contracts, master service agreements, structured
intergovernmental agreements and other high level procurement projects.
Conducts complex IT and professional services procurements for the department
or for the collective benefit of State agencies and/or assists other unit staff
with such procurements.
-Assists in resolving protests
and disputes between agencies, DGS and contractors. Demonstrates thorough
knowledge of procurement laws, policies, and procedures, and effectively
resolves issues in compliance with established guidelines and regulations.
- Assists in resolving
protests and disputes between agencies, DGS and contractors. Maintains
current and working knowledge of procurement laws, codes, policies, procedures
and objectives. Determines proper resolution within established guidelines and
regulations.
-Other related duties as
required by the job that directly or indirectly impact the performance of the
Office of State Procurement.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong preference will
be given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding all qualifications.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
At least eight (8) years of relevant professional procurement experience, of which two years must be in a leadership or managerial role.
Experience working in procurement or contract management for a Maryland State agency is strongly preferred.
Experience leading and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, providing coaching and mentoring, and communicating with all levels of staff and management is strongly preferred.
Control agency procurement management, preferably in Information Technology and Professional Services procurement is preferred.
Experience with FMIS, eMMA, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. 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 who have not already done so, must obtain certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please include all
experience and education that is related to this position. All
information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing
date; information submitted after the closing date will not be
considered. Note that for any
position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to
submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may
submit your transcript as part of the application process.Please note, selected candidates may
be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint
background check prior to being hired. Please
note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a
State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired. You must be legally
authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be
hired in the position for which you apply.
BENEFITS
The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:
·Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
·Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
·Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
·Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to dgs.resumes@maryland.gov – include “Procurement Manager III” in the subject line of the e-mail.
For questions, call our HR Office at 410-767-4985. For more
information about DGS, please visit: https://dgs.maryland.gov/. DGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
