Procurement Officer Trainee
Recruitment #21-003001-0001
Department | DHS - Ops Ofc - Div of Budget Finance & Personnel |
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Date Opened | 6/15/2021 1:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/29/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $42,294.00 - $54,521.00/year with growth potential to $67,106.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Kafach McLaren |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
311 W. SARATOGA STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The primary function of this position is to serve as Procurement Officer Trainee 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.
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.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None.
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 required education.
2. Candidates may substitute professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education.
3. 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 education.
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.
1. Six months experience with Public Procurement.
2. Six months experience utilizing a computerized financial management system.
3. Six months experience with the State of Maryland's Financial Management Information System (FMIS), program services offered and or provided by Department of Human Services.
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.
2. Employees in this classification must obtain possess a certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.
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.
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.
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. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.
BENEFITS
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: LaToura Jones
311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.
Do not submit unsolicited documentation.
The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.