AGENCY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

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.

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DJS Headquarters located in Baltimore, Maryland

The Agency Procurement Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of commodities for various services, maintenance, and information technology products.

The Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor will supervise a staff of Procurement Specialists for the acquisition of commodities, services, maintenance, and information technology products for detention facilities operated by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. The incumbent will develop bid documents and execute various types of procurement projects.  The Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor will provide technical assistance and training to facility staff who are responsible for performing procurement activities, including properly educating detention Facility Managers on bid requirements and contract monitoring.

The Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor will review and approve requisitions to determine the appropriate procurement method. The incumbent will be responsible for developing bid specifications such as contract deliverables, payment methods, performance measures and acceptance standards. In addition, the Agency Procurement Specialist will confer with the Director of Procurement, the Chief Financial Officer, and other Executive Staff to address procurement questions and issues.

 

 

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).

4. 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.

Must be a current MD. State Gov't Employee

Two years of supervisory experience preferred

One year of experience awarding large procurements in the amount of $25k or more for a MD. State Government Agency preferred

Advanced Purchasing and Inventory System (ADPICS) / Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) experience preferred

Must be a current MD. State Gov’t Employee

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 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. This list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is strongly urged.  However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application and copy of license/certificate to the address below or fax a paper application  and copy of license/certificate to the fax number below.  If you choose to fax or use regular mail, 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#.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will 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

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.   Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov.  Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin. Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

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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