Procurement Officer

Overview

The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for a Procurement Officer I position within Office of Administration. As a member of the team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Resumes are acceptable as additional information, however the application will be rejected unless it is not completed.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The position of Procurement Officer I for the Office of Administration (OOA), Contract and Procurement Unit serves as Procurement Officer for the Department of Labor (LABOR). The position is responsible for the full performance level of work in the procurement of equipment, services, construction, supplies, information technology, and other needs, which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process.

The position is responsible for soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts for the Department in accordance with State Procurement Regulations (COMAR Title 21). This position is also responsible for grants, the corporate credit card, and purchasing transactions.

Duties of this position include, but not limited to:
Adhere to strict compliance with the Annotated Code of Maryland 7 State Finance and Procurement Article, COMAR Title 21, BPW Advisories, and LABOR procedures guidelines for Procurement Officer 1s and all LABOR Programs. Includes providing direction as necessary. Determines proper procurement method for solicitations and obtain appropriate approval to ensure adherence to Procurement regulations. Advises programs on the proper procurement methods and procedure for needs.

Procurement Office I as assigned within the Contracts and Procurement Unit to ensure that all Procurement Regulations are being followed and that work is being processed in an accurate and timely manner. Responsible for reviewing daily work assignments and compiling weekly performance reports for submission to the Procurement Specialist Supervisor.

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. 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 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.
3. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for 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. Experience soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for a broad range of goods and services. Experience utilizing the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and eMaryland Marketplace Experience with governmental procurement processes in a public sector environment Possession of a Certified Maryland Procurement Officer credential issued by the Department of General Services  Maryland Procurement Academy

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…