Procurement Officer Trainee

Introduction

This is a contractual, position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Finance and Administrative�Services. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.\r
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One (1) Long-Term Contractual Vacancy; Full-time;�12 Month Contract with the possibility of renewal\r
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**REPOST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY**\r
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GRADE

14 \r

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue,�Annapolis, MD Anne Arundel County)\r

Main Purpose of Job

A Procurement Officer Trainee is the entry level of professional work, at the Department of\r
Natural Resources, in the procurement of equipment, services, construction, supplies, information\r
technology and other needs which must be obtained through the competitive procurement\r
process, negotiated procurement process and other procurement methods. Employees in this\r
classification learn to provide agency procurement technical interpretation, instruction, guidance\r
and assistance in accordance with State laws and regulations. Employees in this classification do\r
not supervise other positions.\r
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Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Procurement Manager I or other designated administrator.� The work may require travel throughout Maryland to perform on-site procurement, training, monitoring, compliance reviews at field sites, as well as site visits and pre-bid conferences.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:� Four years of professional contract management experience or�professional procurement experience.\r
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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 required experience.\r
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.\r
3. 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.�\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Customer service experience�\r
Professional or educational experience in procurement.\r
Experience using the Statewide accounting system applications.\r
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LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.\r
2.� Employees in this classification must obtain possess a certification as a�Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General�Services within one year of appointment.\r

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.\r
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For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.\r

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r
*Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire.\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.\r
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Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r
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If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at��; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.�\r
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Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.\r
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If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at�\r
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TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r
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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r