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AGENCY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

Recruitment #14-000851-004

Introduction

This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees only.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

DHMH- Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA), Center for Administration Services, Baltimore, MD.

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for facilitating procurement activities while ensuring compliance with COMAR Title 21 procurement regulations. This position also serves as Minority Business Enterprise and Corporate Purchasing Card administrator for assigned unit(s). Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA) has a high volume of procurements so this position may be called upon to facilitate overflow procurement activity from various bureaus within PHPA. This position supervises three employees and also assists the Chief Operations Officer with various duties related to PHPA's operations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Experience: Four 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.

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 additional graduate education at an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute 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).

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The qualified applicant should have experience with ADPICS (State of Maryland Financial Management Information System), E-Maryland Marketplace (State of Maryland's e-Commerce System), State of Maryland's Corporate Purchasing Card (CPC) program, State of Maryland's MBE, VSBE, and SBR programs, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access).

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees only.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.  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.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  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.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

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

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.




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