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Introduction

\r\nThe Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service... Consider joining our team!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

18\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\nThis recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies within the agency.\r\n\r\n\r\nBaltimore State Office Complex\r\n301 W. Preston Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAnnapolis State Office Complex\r\n45 Calvert Street\r\nAnnapolis, MD 21401\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

A Procurement Officer II is the full performance level of professional work for the Office of State Procurement (within the Department of General Services), in agency procurement sourcing and award activities. Employees in this classification provide agency procurement technical interpretation, instruction, guidance, and assistance in accordance with State laws and regulations. Employees in this classification do not supervise other lower-level Procurement Officer positions but may supervise clerical and support staff.\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployees in this classification receive general supervision from a Procurement Manager I or other designated administrator.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Manages the advertisement of procurement opportunities, distributes specifications to vendors, conducts\r\nvendor conferences, receives and secures bids or proposals, oversees the evaluation process, and contract\r\naward.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Develops contract specifications, including performance and acceptance standards, payment terms, contract\r\nmanagement elements, contract modifications, contract renewals, and advertisement requirements in\r\naccordance with State procurement procedures, laws, and regulations for the procurement of all necessary\r\nsupplies and services.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Conducts pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, site inspections, explains procurement requirements, establishes\r\nprocurement procedures, and schedules, participates in, and conducts offerors' discussions and contract\r\nnegotiations.\r\n\r\n\r\n4. Conducts bid openings for competitive procurements to determine whether offerors are qualified to be selected\r\nfor award and may recommend proposals for awards. Examines bid proposals to determine issues of\r\nresponsiveness and responsibility and the need for additional information.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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\nNotes:\r\n1. 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\n2. Candidates 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\n3. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours foreach year for five years of the required experience.\r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience 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\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.\r\n1. Experience at a Maryland State agency as a procurement officer.\r\n2. Control agency procurement experience, preferably in Information Technology, Professional Services, andAE/Construction, is a plus.\r\n3. Experience with FMIS, EMMA, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.\r\n\r\n

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\n2. Employees in this classification who have not already done so must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional Certification fromthe Maryland Department of General Services within one year ofappointment.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

\r\nIt is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include allexperience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must besubmitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is givenfor relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; youmust include the time spent on such activities on your application.\r\n\r\n\r\nNote that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a\r\ncollege transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the\r\napplication process.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to therequirements of the position. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized asBEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may beextended.The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may be usedto fill future vacancies of the same classification.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal\r\nfingerprint background check prior to being hired.\r\nYou must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the\r\nposition for which you apply.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\n\r\n\r\n-Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those who qualify\r\n- Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions\r\n- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\n- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service\r\n- Paid holidays\r\n- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\n- Employee & employer contributory pension plan\r\n\r\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Contact Keri.Williams1@maryland.gov or call 410-767-5081 with questions about this recruitment. The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at dgs.maryland.gov - Human Resources & Employment and Current Openings. If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the closing date and time. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs 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\n