Procurement Officer II

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules and telework

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annap

Generous paid leave

Paid holidays

Health coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is seeking a Procurement Officer II to manage procurement of equipment, services, and software in accordance with COMAR Title 21 and OSP guidelines. The role requires obtaining the Certified Maryland Procurement Officer certification within one year of appointment.

The position emphasizes complex purchasing, negotiation, and documentation duties, with a clear path to professional certification and compliance with state procurement laws.

Qualifications

• Seven years of procurement/contract management experience for Option 1.
• Six years of procurement/contract management with two years in related duties for Option 2.
• Possession or ability to obtain procurement certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex purchasing tasks for formal and informal procurements.
• Meet agency needs while following state laws and internal/external policies.
• Collaborate with management and subject matter experts for research and scopes of work.
• Prepare clear, professional documentation for all contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

Solicitation

Compliance

Policy adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Procurement certification

Job description

Introduction

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team. MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well‑being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.

Grade

STD0018

Location of Position

MDE - Business Administration. Office of Procurement & Contract Management. 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230.

Main Purpose of Job

The Procurement Officer II is responsible for procuring equipment, services, supplies, software, hardware, and other essential items for the Maryland Department of the Environment. The incumbent will solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts in accordance with COMAR Title 21 and Office of State Procurement guidelines. The selected candidate in this classification must obtain the Certified Maryland Procurement Officer Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

Position Duties

• Performing complex purchasing tasks for formal and informal agency procurements.
• Working independently to meet agency needs efficiently while adhering to state laws and internal/external policies (including DoIT, PRG, DGS-OSP, and BPW).
• Collaborating with management and subject matter experts to assist with research, justifications, and scopes of work.
• Planning, preparing, and completing clear, professional documentation for all assigned goods and services contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Procurement Officer II- Option 1: Experience: Seven years of experience, three 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 II- Option 2: 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.
• Notes: 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.
• Notes: 2. Candidates for Option 1 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three 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.
• Notes: 3. Candidates for Option 2 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 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 for the required experience.
• Notes: 4. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year for five years of the required experience.
• Notes: 5. 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

• Four (4) years preparing State of Maryland RFP documents for solicitation and award;
• Four (4) years of preparing new contracts, modifications, work orders and task orders for the State of Maryland;
• Three (3) years training professional staff, creating training materials, templates, and forms.

Limitations on Selection

This recruitment is limited to Maryland State employees to apply only.

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

Eligibility and Legal Requirement

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
• Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
• Paid holidays
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
• Employee & employer contributory pension plan

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.