Procurement Officer I

Maryland AG; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

State pension plan

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Job summary

Maryland Department of Labor seeks a Procurement Officer I to manage procurement for the Department, including equipment, services, and IT. You will solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts in accordance with state regulations and LABOR procedures.

The role requires overseeing grants, corporate card usage, and purchasing transactions, with a focus on compliance and timely processing within the Contracts & Procurement Unit.

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement of equipment, services, IT, and supplies.
• Ability to solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts.
• Familiarity with state procurement regulations (COMAR Title 21).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Maryland procurement laws and LABOR procedures for Procurement Officers.
• Determine proper solicitation methods and approvals for procurement.
• Ensure procurement work is accurate and timely within Contracts & Procurement Unit.

Skills

Procurement experience

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Procurement certification (preferred)

Tools

FMIS

eMMA

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for a Procurement Officer I position within the Office of Administration. As a member of the Office of Administration Team, you can build a fulfilling career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental converge, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), participation in the State pension plan, supplemental retirement options, and membership in the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.�

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The position of Procurement Officer I for the Office of Administration (OOA), Contract and Procurement Unit serves as Procurement Officer for the Department of Labor (LABOR). The position is responsible for the full performance level of work in the procurement of equipment, services, construction, supplies, information technology, and other needs, which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process. The position is responsible for soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts for the Department, in accordance with State Procurement Regulations (COMAR Title 21). This position is also responsible for grants, the corporate credit card, and purchasing transactions.

POSITION DUTIES

• Adhere to strict compliance with the Annotated Code of Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article, COMAR Title 21, BPW Advisories, and LABOR procedures guidelines for Procurement Officer Is and all LABOR Programs. Includes providing direction as necessary.
• Determines proper procurement method for solicitations and obtain appropriate approval to ensure adherence to Procurement regulations. Advises programs on the proper procurement methods and procedures for particular needs.�
• Procurement Officer I as assigned within the Contracts and Procurement Unit to ensure that all Procurement Regulations are being followed and that work is being processed in an accurate and timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Procurement Officer I- Option 1

• Experience: Six years of 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 and an additional four years of professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience.
• 1. Candidates may substitute certification as a 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 additional four years of the required experience.
• 2. Candidates for Option 1 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience 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 for the required experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for the required experience.
• 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Contracting, Industrial Management or logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the procurement or financial management fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting or administering procurement activities for supplies, services, equipment, or contracts
• Experience reviewing, processing, reconciling, or maintaining financial or procurement transactions
• Experience utilizing FMIS (Financial Management Information System) and/or eMMA (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage)

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 1. 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.
• 2. Employees in this classification who have not done so already must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Resumes are acceptable as additional information only; however, the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

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. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. [phone] or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or [phone].

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

The Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.