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ADMINISTRATOR III

Minority Business Enterprise Administrator

Recruitment #15-002588-0013

Introduction

By law, DJS is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services.  DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MD. Dept. of Juvenile Services' Headquarters located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Administrator at the MD. Dept. of Juvenile Services is responsible for managing the agency's MBE program to maximize the inclusion of Minority Business Vendors in the agency's contracting and procurement opportunities.

POSITION DUTIES

The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Administrator manages and monitors the agency's MBE procurement programs. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing solicitations for Small Business Reserve and Minority Business Enterprise procurements. The MBE Administrator will lead the Procurement Review Group goal setting meetings, review bid proposals for MBE participation, and supervise the compliance of direct and indirect MBE contracts. Other duties includes, but not limited to, participating in Pre-Bid Conferences, managing MBE data collection and reporting, and resolving any allegations of discrimination as it relates to MBE vendors participation in the procurement process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess at least two years of work experience performing procurement duties related to Minority Business programs (i.e. Veteran-Owned Business, SBR, Women-Owned Businesses, etc.).

Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be a current Maryland State Government Employee.

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

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. The Certified Eligible list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other Maryland State agencies.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country.  Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your application to receive proper credit. If you are not a Veteran, the submission of the DD 214 Long Form does not apply to you. Online application process is strongly encouraged.

However, if you are unable to apply online then you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or mail your application, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. The paper application must be received by 5 p.m. by the close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment.  Postmarked applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Incorrect and/or incomplete application forms will not be accepted:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

One Center Plaza, 120 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD. 21201

Attn: Kia Brown

Fax number 410-333-4188.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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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