ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II

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Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters - Annapolis, Maryland

Act as Contract Manager in the Central Services Section for the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This position will have direct responsibility for developing and finalizing all service and commodity contracts from solicitation to the awarding of the contract. Acts as Property Officer, Maintenance Sections Consultant, MBE Liaison officer, and assists the Chief Procurement Officer with special projects.

Contract Manager - Consults with section chiefs, program managers and procurement representatives, advising and coordinating with them on the proper procedures of developing State contracts for commodities, supplies, and services according to established laws, rules and regulations.  Determines correct method of procurements, develops and creates purchase orders against DGS contracts, uses ADPICS portion of FMOI, attends scheduled meetings as required.

Property Officer - Initiates and implements internal control procedures for a Fixed Assets Inventory Control Program.  Coordinates and initiates action to take physical inventory of State property, maintain records, completes and files all required reports with the Department of General Services, makes declarations and completes process for removal/disposal of excess equipment and supplies.

Maintenance Section Consultant - assists with staff assignments and reports, contacts contractual vendors for information about work scheduling, handles electronic key cards, assists with maintenance budget.

Acts as Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Liaison Officer, assists with special projects in Central Services and provides telephone/console coverage.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Two years experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and 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.

At least six months experience developing and finalizing service or commodity contracts.

This position is open to current permanent and contractual Maryland Department of Agriculture employees only.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)

If you are submitting additional information, such as transcripts or certifications, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).  Mailing Address: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401.

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Mary Darling at 410-841-5847 or mary.darling@maryland.gov               TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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.