Procurement Officer I
Recruitment #22-003002-0015
Department | DHS - Anne Arundel County DSS |
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Date Opened | 6/22/2022 1:30:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 7/6/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $51,649.00 - $66,995.00/year with growth potential up to $81,727.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | LaToura Jones |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
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Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s primary social service provider, serving over one million Marylanders annually. The Department, through its 24 local departments of social services, aggressively pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City. DHS works in every community in Maryland to positively impact the lives of Marylanders.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Procurement Officer I- Option 1
Experience: Six years of experience, 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 and an additional four years of professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience.
Notes:
1. 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 the additional four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates for Option 1 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience 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.
3. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One year experience in Financial
Management Information Systems (FMIS).
One year experience training and/or
working in a governmental office.
One year experience handling special
projects or responding to correspondence inquires.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. Click on this link for more details:
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Personal Leave - new State
employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start
date).
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Annual Leave - ten (10) days of
accumulated annual leave per year.
·
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days
of accumulated sick leave per year.
·
Parental Leave - up to sixty
(60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
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Holidays - State employees also
celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
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Pension - State employees earn
credit towards a retirement pension.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.