AGENCY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

Grade 17 Standard Salary Schedule 46,857 - $75,012

200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201

The Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision, leadership and technical assistance in support of the development, implementation, tracking and awarding of procurement of goods and services for Divisions within MSDE including Assessment and Accountability, Information Technology, Early Childhood Development Programs, Special Education Program, Career and College Readiness Program, Communications and Academic Policy, Leadership development, Library services and other programs as assigned.

Coordinates, directs, and administers the procurement of goods and services; provides guidance, assistance, and consistent interpretation on all laws, policies, regulations and directives affecting administrative aspects and in matters to maintain an efficient, effective and economical system; maintain liaisons with all regulatory agencies- Board of Public Works, Department of Budget and Management, Department of Information Technology, Department of General Services, Office of Attorney General- regarding all administrative aspects; processes contracts, supervise processing of requisitions and purchase orders; provides assistance to employees, and other duties as required.

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

 EXPERIENCE: Four years (4) 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.

Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of public procurement administration; Knowledge of State and federal procurement laws, regulations and policies; Knowledge of contract and specification writing techniques; Skill in using computers and appropriate software to prepare contracts, specifications and procurement documents; Skill in reviewing procurement contracts for compliance with State laws and regulations; Skill in conducting pre-bid conferences and explaining procurement regulations and procedures; Ability to use the ADPICS portion of FMIS; Ability to supervise lower-level Agency Procurement Specialists and related support staff; Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of officials and contractors both inside and outside the agency.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps which is the preferred method for submitting your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow you to access your documents for future recruitments for which you apply and to verify that the appropriate documents have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.   If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments. 

Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor within the Division of Business Services,  Position# 040295 Jobaps# 15-006018-0002,

Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.   If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

For immediate consideration, applications should be received by September 30, 2017. Open Until Filled.