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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Worcester County Health Department

6040 Public Landing Road

Snow Hill, MD  21863 

This is specialized work involving the responsibility for the materials management of a small State institution involving the procurement, receipt, storage distribution and disposition of supplies, materials and equipment.  The work involves extensive but relatively routine contact with vendors and with the Purchasing Bureau in initiating requisitions and purchase orders for materials, supplies and equipment.  The main purpose of this position is to be the main buyer of supplies, IT equipment, furniture, drugs and other items needed by the agency.  This position interacts with vendors and employees to assure the agency is stocked, well prepared and able to function to meet the needs of the community.

Education:   Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a State high school equivalence certificate.

Experience:  Five years of experience in receiving, storing, issuing, purchasing and requisitioning supplies, materials and equipment, three years of which must have included experience at the supervisory or management level or must have involved the final responsibility for purchasing and requisitioning.

NOTE:

Applicants may substitute education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for one year of experience for up to one year of the required general experience.

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. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application 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.

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

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