Procurement Officer I

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

This position is responsible for development, coordination and monitoring of OHEP vendor agreements. This position manages procurement of all Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) contracts and agreements, develops contract performance and acceptance standards, payment terms, contract modifications, conducts fiscal and contractual monitoring of utility vendors and local agencies, prepares written reports to document contract compliance by the State, local agencies and vendors, assists in the preparation of state and federal plans to secure annual program funding and acts as vendor relations manager for bulk fuel and utility vendors. The incumbent of this position is responsible for soliciting, negotiating, initiating and processing of local agency vendor contracts, modifications and renewals and acts as a liaison between the local bulk fuel and utility vendors as necessary; monitors vendor activities and adherence to State policy and procedures; prepares various monthly legislative and analytical reports; attends appropriate hearings and work group meetings as it relates to vendor issues; and also assists and conducts monitoring visits to local bulk fuel and utility vendors and local OHEP Administrative Agencies. This position will verify Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation; evaluate vendor performance against terms and conditions of the contracts and recommends corrective actions if necessary, such as withholding payment or termination of contract; implements revised policies, procedures and standards. In addition to maintaining appropriate standards of vendor agreement management and compliance, the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program will add more than fifty additional utility vendors requiring contract management and oversight.

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.

Experience: Four years of professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience and Two years of 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 the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and Two years of 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 for the required experience.

2. 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 four years of the required experience.

3. 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.

4. 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 experience.

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

One year of experience interpreting and applying State and/or Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for a human services program.

One year of experience tracking performance measures. 

Two years’ experience managing procurement contracts and agreements.

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 who have not done so already must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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 West Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

Or email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.  If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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.