Procurement Officer I

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 achieve Governor Wes Moore's pledge to leave no one behind.\r
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GRADE

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services\r
Procurement Division\r
25 S. Charles Street\r
Baltimore, MD 21201\r
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Main Purpose of Job

The primary function of this position is to serve as a Procurement Officer I 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�appropriate and consistent application of COMAR Title 21 Procurement Regulations, the�Department of General Services-Office of State Procurement (DGS-OSP) and DHS�Procurement Policies and Procedures; and in order for DHS to implement its programs and�services.\r

POSITION DUTIES

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Reviews and process procurement transactions, requests for proposals, invitation for bids, small procurement solicitations, contracts, contract amendments, contract renewals and Grant Agreements (competitively and non- competitively bid).\r
Reviews work assigned for accuracy, provides training when necessary, and monitors the workload of three lower-level Procurement Officers for processing in accordance with COMAR Title 21 Procurement Regulations and DGS-OSP and DHS Procurement Policies and Procedures, and the General Accounting Division's Corporate Purchasing Card Program Policies and Procedures in order to assist all of the Department's Central Administrations—Child Support Administration (CSA), Division of Administrative Operations (DAO), Family Investment Administration (FIA), Human Resources Development and Training (HRDT), Office of the Attorney General (OAG), Office of Budget and Finance (OBF), Office of Grants Management (OGM), Office of Strategy and Performance (OS&P), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Technology for Human Services (OTHS), and Social Services Administration (SSA); and all 24 local Departments of Social Services with the implementation of their programs and services.\r
Provides customer service to both internal and external customers that meet or exceeds the standards set by the Department.\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
Procurement Officer - Option 1\r
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.\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 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.\r
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.\r
4. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for 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
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Six months of experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such�as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts within a State agency.\r
Six months of experience in ensuring compliance with governmental laws, regulations�and conditions regarding the procurement process within a State agency.\r
Six months 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 done so already must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional 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.��Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r
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All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted after this date.\r
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EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r
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
It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job�duties.\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
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Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).\r
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.��\r
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.\r
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.��\r
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.\r
Positions may be eligible for telework.\r
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.� If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attention: Dontia Walker, 311 West Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.Or, email Voice , toll-free: � 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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Do not submit unsolicited documentation.\r
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The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.�TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, \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.\r
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Bilingual applicants and� people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.\r
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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.\r