Procurement Officer I

State of Maryland; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (subsidized)

Dental coverage option

Job summary

State of Maryland's Maryland State Police, Quartermaster Division in Jessup, MD, seeks a Procurement Officer I to manage procurement of equipment, services, IT and related needs, ensuring compliance with state laws.

You will review requisitions, negotiate with vendors, use ADPICS/FMIS, verify MBE/SBR participation, and handle related duties; a bachelor’s degree or certs may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Six years of procurement/contract management experience, including solicitation, evaluation and awarding contracts.
• Option 1 requires a degree substitution or two years of related experience; Option 2 requires similar experience with one year.
• Certifications and degrees may substitute for additional required experience.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and select the most appropriate procurement method per laws and regulations.
• Negotiate favorable prices and terms for noncompetitive or emergency procurements.
• Utilize ADPICS/FMIS to facilitate procurement activities.
• Verify MBE and SBR participation and maintain compliance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

FMIS

MBE/SBR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Procurement certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Google Docs

ADPICS/FMIS

Job description

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police

Quartermaster Division

7745 Washington Boulevard

Jessup, MD 20794

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is in the procurement of equipment, services, construction supplies, information technology and other needs of the Department of Maryland State Police.

POSITION DUTIES

• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions and determine the minimum vendor requirements and the most appropriate procurement method to use, such as negotiated awards, competitive sealed bids, competitive sealed protocols, sole source or emergency in accordance with the State Procurement laws, regulations and procedures;
• Negotiates the most favorable prices, terms and conditions for noncompetitive sole source and emergency procurements and resolve issues with contractors regarding price, delivery and terms;
• Uses Advanced Purchasing and Inventory Systems (ADPICS) portion of Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) to facilitate the procurement process;
• Verifies and processes Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Reserve (SBR) participation;
• Performs other related duties.

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.

Procurement Officer I- Option 2

Experience: Five years of experience, one year 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.

Notes:

• Candidate 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.
• 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.
• Candidates for Option 2 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year 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.
• Candidate may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for the required experience.
• Candidate 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualification(s).

1. One year of procurement experience in the Maryland State government.

2. One year of experience using Smartsheet and Google Docs.

3. Possession of a current Procurement Professional Certificate from the Maryland Department of General Services.

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

In accordance with Section 2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for position in this classification may be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees. The list will be valid for one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employees and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
• As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.
• The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.
• You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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