Procurement Officer II *REPOST*
Recruitment #23-003003-0008
Department | West North Avenue Development Authority |
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Date Opened | 4/25/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 7/3/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $63,556.00 - $98,523.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Bianca Forte |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
The West North Avenue Development Authority for Baltimore City is the economic development agency for the State of Maryland to benefit the neighborhoods of West Baltimore. The Authority initiates and funds comprehensive housing, economic, transportation, and neighborhood development by providing grants and low-interest loans to real estate developers, IT, light- manufacturing, and product production business start-ups, and commercial retail entrepreneurs participating in the revitalization of West Baltimore through acquisition, development, and repurposing of vacant, blighted, and abandon residential and commercial properties for economic development.
- Create a forum for residents to come together on one comprehensive economic, housing, transportation, and neighborhood revitalization plan for West North Avenue.
- Serve as a clearinghouse and resource center for promoting coordination and communication on development opportunities for West North Avenue.
- Ensure State and City funds are spent effectively and efficiently for development, and that development is happening in the appropriate way for West North Avenue.
- Provide advisory services to State, City and Non-government agencies on planning and development for West North Avenue.
- “Initiate” and “Fund” real estate and infrastructure development projects for West North Avenue.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
2500 West North Avenue
POSITION DUTIES
The Procurement Officer for the West North Avenue Development Authority is the lead position, under the direct supervision of the Chief Budget and Finance Officer, for soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts for small purchases, professional services, and general contractors by ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 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
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 provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Unofficial transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification. Successful candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Department of Budget and Management,Recruitment and Examination Division,301 W. Preston St.,Baltimore, MD 21201.