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AGENCY PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE II (C11029/218192)

Purchasing Administrator

Recruitment #15-000857-0002

Introduction

Work that Matters.   The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in affordable housing and community development. 

GRADE

10

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706

 The DHCD Headquarters is located at the New Carrollton metro stop in Prince George's County.

POSITION DUTIES

The Division of Finance and Administration seeks a qualified and enthusiastic individual to fill a contractual position as an Agency Procurement Associate II position functioning as a Purchasing Administrator. This position will administer the Department's purchasing activities and provide administrative support for the Procurement Unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please read job announcement carefully. Minimum qualifications are required; if you do not meet the criteria you will not be considered for this position.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience performing work involving the preparation, assembly, and processing of procurement related documents necessary in developing procurement contracts.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university for the required experience at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Contracting and Industrial Management classifications or specialty codes in the Procurement field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • One (1) year of experience working for a government organization performing procurement duties is preferred.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Candidates must be willing to work in Prince George's County.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please provide transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. 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. Successful candidates will be ranked as  Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

DHCD offers competitive salaries, training and advancement opportunities, flexible work schedules and telework options, and casual business dress on Fridays

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are strongly recommended. However, if you wish to submit a paper application or are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send attachments via email. Please include the following information in the body of the email:

Attn: Alicia Townsend, Recruitment Manager

Your First and Last name

Last 4 of SS#

Recruitment #

Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Please be advised that we can no longer accept the old MS-100 or resumes in place of application.  Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps or by contacting the Department of Budget and Management's Recruitment and Examinations Division Job Information Line at 410- 767-4850.

Email to:

Alicia Townsend, Recruitment Manager

Ohr.dhcd@maryland.gov

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.  




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