Procurement Officer I

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 MCE HQ 7275 Waterloo Road - Jessup, MD 20794

Processing Incoming requisitions for procurement. Establish and assign appropriate purchase/document number. Log in ledger. Determine suitable procurement action consistent with item(s) being procured. Code in accordance with specific set guidelines as set forth with procurement policies and regulations and in compliance with COMAR Title 21. Under general supervision determines the proper method of procurement and ensures compliance regarding the following procurement functions for headquarters and 26 business units: a. Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions submitted and determines the most appropriate procurement method to be utilized, such as competitive sealed bid, sole source, and/ or emergency when necessary. b. Researches and develops contract specifications including performance and acceptance standards, minimum qualifications of bidders, and payment terms for procurement of services and commodities. c. Develops and prepares written procurement determinations for procurements per COMAR requirements – sole source determination, emergency declarations, rejections of bidder(s) and/ or bids. d. Solicits and evaluates procurements through the utilization of the State’s electronic bid board – eMaryland Marketplace. e. Develops and prepares solicitations to be advertised, Conducts pre- bid/proposals, site inspections and conferences on advertised solicitations. Prepares and issues meeting summaries and addenda. f. Conduct public bid openings and evaluates bids for responsiveness and responsibility. g. Responds to inquiries from various sources regarding procurements. h. Conducts market research for specification development, pricing, resources, and alternative solutions for requests. i. Provides guidance and recommendations concerning procurement’s rules and regulations. j. Ensures compliance and adherence to the State Finance and Procurement Articles, COMAR, and the Board of Public Work Advisories. k. Process Corporate Purchasing Card (CPC) requisitions using an assigned purchasing card, as well as reconcile monthly statements in accordance with the Comptroller Credit Card manual. l. Evaluates contractor’s performance against terms and conditions of contracts and recommends corrective actions, such as the application of damages, withholding of payment or termination of contract.

                                                     Procurement Officer I- Option 1

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.

                                                     Procurement Officer I- Option 2

Experience: Five years of experience, one year 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 Option 1 positions 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.

3. Candidates for Option 2 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year 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.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. 2. Experience and familiarity with State of Maryland procurement policies and procedures, specifically Title 21, FMIS, ADPICS, etc.

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.

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 emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,
please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information,
recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Wayne Davis at WayneR.Davis@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov <Application.Help@maryland.gov> or
410-767-4850.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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