Procurement Officer Lead

Introduction

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When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year.�We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.�\r
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We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.��\r
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This recruitment has been extended. If you have already applied for this recruitment, please do not reapply; your application remains under consideration.�\r
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GRADE

18\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services\r
Procurement Unit\r
25 S. Charles Street\r
Baltimore, MD 21201\r

Main Purpose of Job

The primary function of this position is to serve as a Procurement Officer II (Lead) under a Procurement Officer III (Supervisor) in the Procurement Division in order to ensure that the Department of Human Services is meeting its procurement goals in accordance with COMAR Title 21 Procurement Regulations, the Department of General Services-Office of State Procurement (DGS-OSP) and DHS Procurement Policies and Procedures.� This position assigns, reviews, trains and monitors the workload of three (3) lower level Procurement Officers.\r

POSITION DUTIES

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Reviews for substance and accuracy and processes procurement transactions such as solicitation, contracts, grant agreements, master contract procurements, commodity purchases, etc. In order to assist DHS' administrations and local department of Social Services with the implementation of their programs and services.\r
Assigns procurements, reviews work assigned for accuracy and substance, provides training if necessary, and monitors the workload of three lower-level Procurement Officers.� In order assist DHS' administration and local Department of Social Services with the implementation of their programs and services.\r
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MINIMUM 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.� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �\r
Experience:�Seven years of experience, three 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.� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��\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 additional four years of the required experience.\r
2. Candidates for Option 1 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three 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.\r
3. Candidates for Option 2 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 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 for the required experience.\r
4. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for�each year for five years of the required experience.\r
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.�\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications.\r
One year of experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts within a State agency.\r
One year of experience in ensuring compliance with governmental laws, regulations and conditions regarding the procurement process within a State agency.\r
One year experience using a Financial Management Information System (FMIS), or similar program.\r

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 who have not already done so must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from�the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of�appointment.\r

SELECTION PROCESS

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.�\r

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.� The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.� Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.\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 is required prior to hire.� �\r

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r

•\tPersonal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).�\r

•\tAnnual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r

•\tSick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.\r

•\tParental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.\r

•\tHolidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.\r

•\tPension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.\r

•\tPositions may be eligible for telework.�\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Cynthia McMillian, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Room 1116-F, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.�\r
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All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.�\r
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If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.�\r
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TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\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, Recruitment and Examination Division, at or �\r
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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r