Procurement Officer III

MISSION: To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.

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DJS- Procurement (Supplement Services)

This position is responsible for the supervision of the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Unit. This position will oversee and supervise the work of lower level Procurement Officers for the procurement of large procurements related to Information Technology, and services for facilities maintenance & janitorial for the Department of Juvenile Services, which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process. This includes awarding solicitations/contracts according to State Procurement laws, procedures and regulations, as well as maintaining documentation. Provide direction/guidance to the purchasing unit on procedures, processes for purchasing and training. This position develops bid documents, conducts the procurement projects, and provides technical support and assistance for staff involved in procurement activities and supervises the procurement staff to provide the same tasks. This position will be responsible for the approval on weekly timesheets, the approval of employees' leave and prepares and evaluates employees’ midyear and end of-year Performance Planning & Evaluation Program (PEP) process. This position is supporting the mission in transforming young people’s lives, creating safer communities, and forging more equitable systems through community–based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems. This position supports the mission by providing pathways to success for youth and families and the Department. This position offers a hybrid teleworking schedule.

Experience: Eight years of experience, four years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures and an additional four years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which included activities such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professionals certification or procurement business operations.                       

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute one year of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the additional four years of the required experience.

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 additional four years of the required experience.

3. Candidates for Option 1 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the required experience of experience.

4. Candidates for Option 2 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the required experience.

5. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree or a Master’s degree in Business Administration for six years of the required experience.

6. 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.

This position is 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 certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all related experience and education. For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation service.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is strongly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online you may email a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last four digits of your SS#. The paper application must be received by 5:00 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.