Contract Procurement Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

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Baltimore City Department of Social Services Procurement 910 N. Broadway Baltimore, MD 21213

The main purpose of this position is to provide supervision of Procurement Officers at Baltimore City Department of Social Services procurement unit in the acquisition of required goods and services needed for the agency's successful accomplishment of its goals. Equally critical to the purpose of this position is the compliance of the agency with all Federal and State Procurement laws, polices, and regulations.

Supervise the processing of special orders and contract from development to the execution of contracts. Activities including, but are not limited to: participation on the Integrated Project Management (IPM) team developing the specifications to Include collaboration and discussion for the identification of MBE sub-contracting opportunities and recommendation of MBE sub-contract goals.

Supervise staff regarding the purchasing of commodities and services in accordance with State Laws and regulations. (C.O.M.A.R, Title 21 & State Finance & Procurement Article).

Provides detailed review for requisitions and purchase orders development, prior to formally approving in ADPICS, (Advanced Purchasing Inventory Control System). Ensures that budgetary expenditures control codes are provided by the Budget Office, prior to processing and approval of requisitions and purchase orders.

Attends meetings to receive/discuss updates on contract/procurement processing procedures, stay informed of changes in procurement law, DHS practices, update and refine BCDSS procurement processing procedures for use by BCDSS employees as regulated in COMAR, State Finance and Procurement Articles, Board of Public Works Advisories, Governor's Office of Minority Affairs and DHS procedures.

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.

Procurement Officer II- Option 1

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.

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 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

• One year of experience supervising staff.
• One year of experience at a State agency as a procurement officer.
• One year of experience using Microsoft including eMaryland Marketplace Advantage,(eMMA) and Financial Management Information Systems,(FMIS).

• 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.
• 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.

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.

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

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.

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.

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.

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.
• Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.
• Positions may be eligible for telework.

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.