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ADMINISTRATOR III

Procurement Officer

Recruitment #18-006096-0009

Introduction

Recruitment is limited to current Contractual and Permanent Maryland State Employees.

GRADE

State Salary Grade: 18

LOCATION OF POSITION

2301 Argonne Drive

Baltimore, Maryland  21218

Main Purpose of Job

To manage the Procurement Services Unit providing technical assistance for purchasing procedures and regulations and administering the acquisition of goods and services for the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).

POSITION DUTIES

Responsible for managing and supervising the Procurement Services Unit and for providing technical assistance to the various Programs units of the Division in the development of RFPs and IFBs for goods, services and telecommunications; prepares and presents contracts for award to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Board of Public Works (BPW); administers the State Corporate Purchasing Card Program and ensures compliance with procurement regulations in COMAR Title 21 (State Procurement Regulations); executes procurement policies and procedures set forth by DBM, Department of General Services, Maryland State Department of Education and the BPW. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of experience in administrative or professional work. Two years of this experience must include working with the State’s procurement process and supervising other staff.  Experience with FMIS, ADPICS, and R*STARS is desired.   

NOTES:

  1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
  2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and practices of procurement management; knowledge of COMAR Title 21 (State Procurement Regulations); skill in using fiscal software packages and presenting accurate and concise documents and reports; skill in managing multiple tasks; skill interpreting policies, procedures, laws and regulations; ability to provide subject matter training to DORS staff; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationship; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Recruitment is limited to current Contractual and Permanent Maryland State Employees.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete the Maryland State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #18-006096-0009. The Application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications for the position. Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218.

To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.state.md.us or marylandpublicschools.org. TDD (410) 554-9399. Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required. This position has been designated as a Special Appointment. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

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.

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




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