Procurement Officer I

The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.  As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

Maryland School for the Deaf - Frederick and Columbia Campuses

Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

Plan, coordinate and administer the job duties of the procurement office, which includes procurement, receiving, and warehouse control for both campuses, in order to meet the needs of the school in its mission to provide a quality education to its students.

Oversees procurement services, including determining the best method of procurement.  Supervises the operation of supply warehouse, which includes but is not limited to directing the receipt, storage and issue of supplies and materials according to established guidelines and ensuring adequate inventory supplies are maintained.  Prepare and supervise the preparation of bid solicitations, purchase orders, contract, and other procurement documents to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations.  Service as agency MBE liaison. Maintains a consistent, high quality, customer-focused orientation when conducting business and providing services or products to clients, staff, and other external customers.  Serve as an operational and technical resource in the communications and resolution of procurement issues; negotiate successful resolutions to problems or concerns educate customers (internal and external) about the process.

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.

4. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for the required experience.

5. 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.

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.

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense $54.50.  (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568.)

Employee must be willing to learn American Sign Language.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. 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 employment (eligible) list.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time.  Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.  Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:

Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21701

E-mail: sharde.twyman@msd.edu

Phone: 301-360-2008, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Fax: 410-696-3084

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.  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.