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AGENCY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST II

Recruitment #14-000849-004

Introduction

The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging and challenging environment to insure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.  As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

Main Purpose of Job

Plan, coordinate and administer the job duties of the procurement office, which includes procurement, receiving, and warehouse control for both campuses, in order to meet the needs of the School in its mission to provide a quality education to its students.

POSITION DUTIES

Oversees procurement services, including determining the best method of procurement.  Supervises the operation of supply warehouse, which includes but is not limited to directing the receipt, storage and issue of supplies and materials according to established guidelines and ensuring adequate inventory supplies are maintained.  Prepare and supervise the preparation of bid solicitations, purchase orders, contract, and other procurement documents to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations.  Service as agency MBE liaison.  Maintains a consistent, high quality, customer-focused orientation when conducting business and providing services or products to clients, staff, and other external customers.  Serve as an operational and technical resource in the communications and resolution of procurement issues; negotiate successful resolutions to problems or concerns educate customers (internal and external) about the process.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Experience: Two 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: 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) for the required education.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense $54.50.  (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568.)

Employee must be willing to learn American Sign Language.

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.   Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. 

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to: Maryland School for the Deaf – Recruitment Department P. O. Box 250 Frederick, MD 21705-0250.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.




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