AGENCY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST TRAINEE

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Department of Human Resources

Office of Budget and Finance

Procurement Division

311 West Saratoga Street

Baltimore, MD 212101-3500

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure appropriate and consistent application of COMAR Title 21 Procurement Regulations and the Department of Human Resources (DHR) Procurement Policy and Procedures are followed in order for DHR to implement its programs and services.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute professional or paraprofessional contract management or procurement experience on a year for year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute any of the following written certifications, obtained through passing an examination for the required education: 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).

“Please describe in detail any job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated below and include anycomputer software experience (ex. Excel, CHESSIE, Powerpoint, Word, etc.) used in each of the positions you held.” 

Limited to currect Department of Human Resources State employee's within the Office of Budget and Finance, Procurement Division.

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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.      

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. Please describe in detail any job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated and include any computer software experience (ex. Excel, Access, Word, CHESSIE, etc.) used in each of the positions you held.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.  

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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. Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week. 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.   

Online applications are highly recommended.  However, the paper application may be submitted to: DHR Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201; Fax 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-4850, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. 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.   Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: Voice 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882. Please do not submit unsolicited information.

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