Procurement Officer II
Procurement Officer II
Recruitment #22-003003-0008
Department | MD Health Benefit Exchange |
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Date Opened | 8/4/2022 2:45:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 8/19/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $58,588.00 - $94,280.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | JasCiel Stamp |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
- Manages IDIQ RFP by soliciting RFRs, coordinating and scheduling interviews, and executing all contract positions. Manages IDIQ logs for RFRs, Master Contracts, Task Orders and Purchase Orders; assists with or conducts debriefings.
- Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions and determines the most appropriate procurement methods to use, such as negotiated awards, competitive sealed bidding, competitive sealed proposals, small procurement, sole source, or emergency in accordance with State Procurements laws, procedures, and regulations.
- Negotiates most favorable prices, terms, and conditions for noncompetitive sole source and emergency procurements,
- Conducts pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences to explain procurement requirements, established procurement procedures and schedules, minimum qualifications; and participates in offerors’ discussions and contract negotiations. Conducts site visits for perspective offerors or bidders.
- Conducts bid openings for competitive procurement to determine whether offerors are reasonably qualified to be selected for award and may recommend proposals for awards. Examines bid proposals to determine if the offeror or bidder is responsive and/or responsible.
- Prepares minutes of the pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences, addenda to Request for Proposal (RFP) and Information for Bids (IFB) and answers written questions from potential bidders and offerors. Publishes this information on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (EMMA).
- Assists with or conducts debriefings.
- Consults with the Assistant Attorney General’s office regarding bid irregularities, contract disputes, protest or appeals and Public Information Act requests.
- Uses the Advanced Purchasing, and Inventory System (ADPICS) portion of Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) to create Purchase Orders, Blanket Purchase Orders, Change Orders. Issues Purchase Orders, Blanket Purchase Orders, Notice of Awards, Contract Terminations, and general correspondence to vendors once approved.
- Assembles statistical and narrative data and prepares various reports for use in evaluating State procurement activity, performance measurement and compliance reporting.
- Tracks MBE activities and completes MBE reports.
- Assists with the management of contracts after award.
- Verifies Certificates of Insurance, Bonds, SDAT and references for compliance with contract requirements.
- Oversee MHBE’s contract log and master procurement files.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Procurement Officer II- Option 1
Experience: Seven years of experience, three 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 three 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 each year for five years 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with a local, state, or federal agency as a procurement professional, including knowledge of government procurement practices and policies.
- Direct experience in one of the following: Professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, or experience advertising procurement opportunity and distributing specifications to vendors as well as receiving and evaluating bids or proposals.
- Advanced proficiency with ADPICS, FMIS, RSTARS and eMMA.
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 already done so must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.
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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
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.
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 STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
- Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
- 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
- Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
- Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
- 401(k) – State employees can contribute to a supplemental Retirement Plan