AGENCY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST I

Towson, MD 21286

Procures all commodities, equiptment, and services for various institutions and departments of the agency. The procurement activies include but are not limited to:

- Reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions submitted electronically and determines the most appropriate procurement method to be utilized, such as competitive sealed bid or multi-step bid, competitive sealed proposal, sole source, and/or emergency.

- Researches and develops contract specifications including performance and acceptance standards, minimum qualifications of bidders, and payment terms for procurement of services and commodities.

- Ensures compliance and adherence to the State Finance and Procurement Articles, COMAR, and the Board of Public Work Advisories.

- Ensures Contract Compliance by both the vendor and the institutions.

- Oversees and authorizes invoice payments.

- Evaluates contract performance and deliverables are being met.

- Trains, educates, and informs requestors or procurements on the correct practices, policies and procedures.

-  Provide specialized reports as requested

- Reviews and responds to audit reports and corrective action plans. Implements and monitors corrective action plans assuring continual compliance is met. 

- Assists in Fiscal close out and year end.

- Provides information for budgetary purposes regarding payment history and prices for procurements

Experience: One year 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.

Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute professional or paraprofessional contract management or procurement experience on a year for year basis for up to four years of the required education. 

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute the following written certifications, obtained through passing an examination for the required education: 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). 

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Contracting and Industrial Management classifications or specialty codes in the Procurement field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications:

-  Experience with performing procurement duties with ADPICS/FMIS (State of Maryland Financial Management Information System).

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. 

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.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Please make sure that you provide complete and accurate 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 the above closing date.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to:          

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston St. #608

 

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

If you have any questions concerning this recruitment, please contact:

Kigen Waugh

Email : kigen.waugh@maryland.gov

Phone:  410-767-4933

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please email requested information to kigen.waugh@maryland.gov.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.  

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.   

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 applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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