Introduction
The Maryland Department of Labor is accepting
applications from qualified candidates for the position of Procurement Manager I. This
skilled position serves as the Procurement Manager for the Department of Labor. A Procurement Manager I is the managerial level of professional work, for State agency positions, in the procurement of equipment, services, construction, supplies, information technology and other needs which must be obtained through the competitive procurement process, negotiated procurement process and other procurement methods.
GRADE
22
LOCATION OF POSITION
1100 N. Eutaw Street Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This position of Procurement Manager I for the Office of Administration, Contracts and
Procurement Unit serves as Procurement Officer for the Department of Labor (LABOR). The main
purpose of this position is to supervise the lower-level Procurement Officer and oversee the daily contracting and purchasing activity of the Procurement Unit. Assist the Procurement Manager in working with the department's Minority Business Liaison to ensure that state minority business and small business enterprise contracting requirements are met by the LABOR divisions.
POSITION DUTIES
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Supervision and Purchasing Responsibilities
I. Directly supervises the subordinate Procurement Officers and
oversees all of the day-to-day procurement activities.
2. Works closely as a deputy to the Chief of Procurement to ensure that State procurement laws
and regulations are enforced while providing for the needs of the Department.
3. Manages, reviews and closely monitors all RFP's and complex procurements including
the development of specifications, solicitation documents, conducting pre bid and preproposal conferences, the evaluation of bids and the securing of
appropriate approvals for contract awards. Regularly meets with the Chief of
Procurement to brief him/her on important issues and resolve problems as they arise.
Contract Administration and Compliance
I. Assists the Chief of Procurement with review and approval of all contract
modifications to ensure completeness and compliance with procurement regulations
before final approval for departmental programs.
2. Assists the Chief of Procurement with review and evaluation of designated contract
documents to negotiate objectionable terms and conditions from contract and to
include necessary and appropriate State contract terms and conditions.
3. Assists the Chief of Procurement with monitoring the procurement process for all
contract solicitations in the department and directly offers support to the Procurement
Officers and other staff as needed during the solicitation and award phases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: 6 years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which included activities such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professional certification or procurement business operations, including at least two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute one year of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the required education.
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 the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education.
4. Candidates may substitute a Doctorate of Jurisprudence (JD) degree or a Master’s degree in Business Administration for two years of the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Experience with COMAR Title 21 and other Maryland State procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Experience with FMIS/ADPICS
Experience with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
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.
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 must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates are subject to a background check against files
maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Department of Labor/DUI)
to determine whether any monies are owed to Department of Labor/DUI as a result
of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on
whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
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.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION
PROCESS.
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required
documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and
received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be
considered.
For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:
Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an
approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to
hire. 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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The
examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the
information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the
application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant
education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above
and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification,
license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your
application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum
qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.
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
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online
application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online,
or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may
submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name,
identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation
to ensure timely processing.
The paper
application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date
for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms
will not be accepted.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed
applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed
to:
Department of Labor
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Jasmine
Hubbard 24-003006-0002
1100 N. Eutaw
Street, Rm. 101
Baltimore, MD 21201
For additional
information, please contact Jasmine Hubbard at 410-767-2627 or via email Jasmine.Hubbard1@maryland.gov.
The MD State
Application Form can be found online
Department of Labor
is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Department of Labor that
all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities,
services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age,
national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual
orientation, disability or veteran status.
