Introduction
This is a Full Time Contractual position with the Maryland Department of Human Services, Procurement Division.
GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Human Services
Procurement Division
311 W. Saratoga St
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.
POSITION DUTIES
Learns to review for substance and accuracy, and processes procurement transactions (solicitations [Information Technology-Purchase Order Request for Proposals (IT-PORFP), Information Technology-Task Order Request for Proposals (IT-TORFP), Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP), Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation to Bids (IFB), small procurements solicitations, DGS-OSP solicitations, contracts [competitively and non-competitively bid], contract amendments, contract renewals, Grant Agreements (competitively and non-competitively bid), Inter-Governmental / Inter-Agency Agreements, Memoranda of Agreement/ Memoranda of Understanding, IT Consulting and Technical Services (CATS) master contract procurements, IT Commercial Off-the Shelf Software (COTS) master contract procurements, IT Hardware master contract procurements, DGS-OSP procurements, commodity purchases, and copier purchases), in accordance with COMAR Title 21 Procurement Regulations and DGS-OSP and DHS Procurement Policies and Procedures, and the General Accounting Division’s Corporate Purchasing Card Program Policies and Procedures in order to assist all of the Department’s Central Administrations—Child Support Administration (CSA), Division of Administrative Operations (DAO), Family Investment Administration (FIA), Human Resources Development and Training (HRDT), Office of the Attorney General (OAG), Office of Budget and Finance (OBF), Office of Grants Management (OGM), Office of Strategy and Performance (OS&P), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Technology for Human Services (OTHS), and Social Services Administration (SSA); and all 24 local Departments of Social Services with the implementation of their programs and services. At all times, the incumbent will provide customer service to both internal and external customers that meet or exceeds the standards set by the Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: Three 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 the 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.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
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.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Attn: D. Greene, Employment Service Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore MD, 21201.
If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email dhs.recruit@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 applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
