DPSCS MBE/Socioeconomic Liaison

State of Maryland - DPSCS OSEC General Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Personal Leave

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Holidays

Pension

Job summary

State of Maryland - DPSCS OSEC General Administration seeks a Socioeconomic Liaison to develop and implement policies for MBE, SBR, VSBE and SBP programs. You will advise procurement staff, liaise with DoSEM and DGS, and lead program reporting and compliance efforts.

The role requires experience in procurement and policy development, plus the ability to coordinate outreach to minority, veteran, and small business communities. Maryland residency and state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Notes: Substitutions allowed as described in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies, procedures and guidelines to facilitate department-wide socioeconomic programs (MBE, SBR, VSBE, SBP).
• Advise Procurement Staff on socioeconomic program issues and participate in related meetings.
• Research small, minority and veteran-owned businesses; prepare market research SOPs; train stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance and reporting for MBE, VSBE, SBR and SBP contracts and programs.
• Represent DPSCS to officials and external groups; supervise MBE Compliance Officers.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department.
We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion.
In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21229

POSITION DUTIES

Terrnmain purpose of this position is to serve as the Maryland Department of PublicSafety and Correctional Services' (“DPSCS” or the “Department”) Socioeconomic Liaison. The position is responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines to facilitate effective and efficientrndepartment-wide socioeconomic programs, including Minority Business Enterprisern(MBE), Small Business Reserve (SBR), Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprisern(VSBE), and Small Business Preference (SBP). As the Socioeconomic Liaison, the position serves as a link between DPSCS, the Maryland Department of Social andrnEconomic Mobility (DoSEM), and Department of General Services (DGS). This position is responsible for advising and making recommendations to DPSCSrnProcurement Staff on issues related to socioeconomic programs. Additionally,rnthis position attends socioeconomic and procurement-related meetings, conductsrnresearch, prepares reports on issues to be reviewed by the Deputy Secretary ofrnAdministration and other DPSCS stakeholders for corroboration and consistencyrn in the implementation of the socioeconomic programs. rnInrnthe Socioeconomic Liaison capacity, this individual serves as the subjectrnmatter expert for all agency goal-setting initiatives, playing a pivotal rolernin the strategic oversight of the Procurement Review Group (PRG) process andrnworkflow within DPSCS. Key responsibilities include researching availablernsmall, minority, and veteran-owned businesses for solicitations; developingrnstandard operating procedures for market research; and ensuring the properrntraining of stakeholders across the agency. This position is responsible forrnthe development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and compliance of thernMBE, VSBE, SBR, and SBP programs, and works to consistently improve programrnperformance throughout the Department by providing compliance and oversight onrnall contracts containing socioeconomic commitments – including investigatingrncomplaints, resolving contract issues involving MBE, VSBE, SBR, and SBP firms,rnand collecting and submitting required program reports to the Department andrncontrol agencies. This position also represents DPSCS before elected andrnappointed officials, outside agencies, and at community, public, and outreachrnevents, and supervises two MBE Compliance Officers responsible for analysis,rncompliance, reporting, and outreach. rnAs to the MBE LiaisonrnOfficer requirement, this position is responsible for responsible forrncoordinating agency outreach efforts to the minority business community,rnreviewing agency contracting procedures to ensure compliance with this chapter,rnassisting in the resolution of contracting issues, and for submitting requiredrnMBE program reports or information. As to the VSBE Liaison, this position isrnresponsible for coordinating agency outreach efforts to the veteran businessrncommunity, reviewing agency contracting procedures to ensure compliance withrnthis chapter, assisting in the resolution of contracting issues, and forrnsubmitting required VSBE Program reports or information. As to the SBR LiaisonrnOfficer requirement, this position is responsible for coordinating thernprocurement unit’s outreach efforts to the small business community, reviewingrnthe unit’s contracting procedures to ensure compliance with small businessrnreserve requirements, assisting in the resolution of small business reserve. rn

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. rnExperience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. rnNotes: rn1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. rn2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. rn3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. rn4. 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-for-year basis for the required experience. rn

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants whornpossess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specificrninformation on your application regarding your qualifications.rnrn Threern (3) years of experience developing and implementing policies, proceduresrn and guidelines to facilitate effective and efficient department-widern socioeconomic programs, including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE),rn Small Business Reserve (SBR), Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprisern (VSBE), and/or Small Business Preference (SBP).rnrnrn Threern (3) years of experience reviewing proposed procurement solicitations,rn proposals to exercise options or otherwise modify the contract, andrn proposals to award sole-source contracts to determine eligibility withinrn the State’s socioeconomic programs.rnrnrn Threern (3) years of experience working with procurement officers, programrn managers, contractors, subcontractors, and certified MBE firms to resolvern contracting and compliance issues.rnr

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. rn

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficientrninformation on your application to show that you meet the qualifications forrnthis recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must bernsubmitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submittedrnafter this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified,rnBetter Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment)rnlist for at least one year. rn

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of yourrneducation, training, and experience related to the requirements of thernposition. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information onrnyour application. Please report all experience and education that is related tornthis position. rn

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access tornoutstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

• Personal Leave – new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon thernbirth or adoption of a child
• Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension – State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.