MHCC PROCUREMENT LIAISON

MHCC 0001

Maryland Health Care Commission

The Agency Procurement Liaison will be responsible for assisting and/or fully performing the duties of procuring equipment, services, supplies, information technology, and other needs, which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process. Examples of some of the procurement responsibilities of this position are instructing MHCC contract managers in proper contract management techniques and/or assists with or manages contracts after a contract is awarded; assisting with the development of contract specifications including performance and acceptance standards, payment terms, contract management elements, contract modifications, contract renewals and advertisement requirements in accordance with State procurement procedures, laws and regulations for the procurement of all necessary services, supplies, maintenance and equipment; conducting pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences, site inspections and conferences to explain procurement requirements; preparing minutes of pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences, addenda to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Information for Bids (IFB) and answers written questions from potential bidders and offerors; examining proposals to determine issues of responsiveness and responsibility and/or the need for additional information; conducting bid openings for competitive procurements to determine whether offerors are reasonably qualified to be selected for an award and may recommend proposals for awards; assisting with or conducting debriefings; conferring with the Assistant Attorney General’s Office regarding bid irregularities, contract disputes, protests or appeals and Public Information Act requests; experience with the Advanced Purchasing and Inventory System (ADPICS) portion of Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) to facilitate the procurement process; and provide procurement advice and guidance to other MHCC staff as needed.

Six (6) years of procurement experience with the Maryland State procurement policy and procedures involving duties such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions.  Experience with FMIS is required.  Candidate must be organized and able to handle various continuing procurement tasks of the MHCC.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume and cover letter must accompany your application.  The cover letter and resume must be uploaded, in one file, under the resume section of the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

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. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.