The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!
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This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies within the agency.
Baltimore State Office Complex
301 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Annapolis State Office Complex
45 Calvert Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
A Procurement Officer II is the full performance level of professional work for the Office of State Procurement (within the Department of General Services), in agency procurement sourcing and award activities. Employees in this classification provide agency procurement technical interpretation, instruction, guidance, and assistance in accordance with State laws and regulations. Employees in this classification do not supervise other lower-level Procurement Officer positions but may supervise clerical and support staff.
Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Procurement Manager I or other designated administrator.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Manages the advertisement of procurement opportunities, distributes specifications to vendors, conducts vendor conferences, receives and secures bids or proposals, oversees the evaluation process, and contract award.
2. Develops contract specifications, including 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 supplies and services.
3. Conducts pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, site inspections, explains procurement requirements, establishes procurement procedures, and schedules, participates in, and conducts offerors’ discussions and contract negotiations.
4. Conducts bid openings for competitive procurements to determine whether offerors are qualified to be selected for award and may recommend proposals for awards. Examines bid proposals to determine issues of responsiveness and responsibility and the need for additional information.
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.
2. Candidates 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.
3. 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.
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.
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
1. Experience at a Maryland State agency as a procurement officer.
2. Control agency procurement experience, preferably in Information Technology, Professional Services, and AE/Construction, is a plus.
3. Experience with FMIS, EMMA, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
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 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.
It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.
Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.
The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended.The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.
Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired. You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.
The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:
- Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those who qualify
- Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
- Employee & employer contributory pension plan
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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Contact
[email protected] or call 410-767-5081 with questions about this recruitment. The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at
dgs.maryland.gov – Human Resources & Employment and Current Openings. If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the closing date and time. 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.
