ADMINISTRATOR III

The State Department of Assessments and Taxation is looking for a Procurement Officer to provide day to day management and oversight of procurement operations for the Department.  This position is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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State Department of Assessments and Taxation

300 W. Preston Street, Room 605

Baltimore, MD 21201

As the Procurement Officer for a State agency, the incumbent is responsible for:

The day-to-day management and oversight of procurement operations for the Department. Responsible for managing, directing, and administering all aspects of procurement, which includes facilities management and general administration of the property and equipment records for 24 local jurisdiction offices, and the headquarters offices located in Baltimore and a procurement staff of two.

Supervise the delivery of adequate and timely customer service to SDAT personnel and vendors in the execution of the Department’s day-to-day procurement operation.

Review and analyze purchase requisitions and advise agency programs on the most appropriate procurement methods to use, such as negotiated awards, competitive sealed bidding, competitive sealed proposals, sole source, or emergency in accordance with State Procurement laws, procedures, and regulations.

Provide real time tracking of all SDAT contracts to facilitate long-range planning for future SDAT procurement needs over multiple budget cycles.

Conduct and oversee the planning, procuring, and performance of competitive sealed bids (CSB), competitive sealed proposals (CSP), and sole source contracts for services, furniture, and equipment, including IT equipment contracts.

Prepare effective Invitations for Bid (IFB), and Request for Proposal (RFP) packages in accordance with state guidelines (COMAR) that include all required contract documents, including preparing PORFP and/or TORFP against the appropriate IT contracts.

Develop contract specifications, including Scope of Work, performance and acceptance standards, payment terms, contract management elements, contract modifications, contract renewals and advertisement requirements in accordance with State procurement procedures, laws and regulations for the procurement of all necessary services, supplies, maintenance and equipment, including IT procurements.

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

Experience: Five years of progressive experience in procurement administration and management, including supervisory experience.   The supervisory experience should consist of assigning, reviewing, and approving the work of others and disciplining and evaluating the performance of others.

• Experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement laws, regulations and conditions.
• Supervisory experience including assigning, reviewing, and approving the work of others and disciplining and evaluating the performance of others and staff supervision.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.  Successful candidates will be ranked placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Along with your resume, please include a cover letter and salary requirements.  You may upload your documents to certifications or forward to the address below.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to:

State Department of Assessments and Taxation

300 W. Preston Street, RM 511

Attn: Susan Derlunas, Office of Human Resources,

Baltimore, MD 21201

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date

If you have questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-767-1136.

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.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.