Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE) Compliance Officer (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III)

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe 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.\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0015

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City\r\n6776 Reisterstown Road\r\nBaltimore, MD 21215\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position will be to perform the analysis of goal request, contract compliance, and reporting duties for Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE) and Veterans Small Business Enterprise Program (VSBE) opportunities, and the Small Business Reserve Program (SBR), to include the tracking process. The position will perform the actual analysis and research for all programs to evaluate potential participation for small and minority business that falls under the program categories of certification.

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this position is to analyze goal\r\nrequests, contract compliance, and reporting duties for Minority Business\r\nEnterprise Program (MBE) and Veterans Small Business Enterprise Program (VSBE)\r\nopportunities, as well as the Small Business Reserve Program (SBR), including\r\ntracking.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe position performs analysis and research for all programs to\r\nevaluate potential participation for small and minority businesses that fall\r\nunder the program certification categories.\r\nDisseminates documents, prepares and is the scribe for the Procurement\r\nReview Group (PRG) meetings. This position has no signatory authority. Receives\r\ndocuments after they have been signed by the Secretary and distributes the\r\nexecuted documents to Contract Managers and Procurement Officers.�\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nEducation:���Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two�years of the required experience.�\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree�from a college or university�for the required experience.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required�experience.��\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n1. One (1) year of experience supporting MBE Leadership with\r\ndeveloping and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines to facilitate\r\neffective and efficient department-wide socioeconomic programs, including\r\nMinority Business Enterprise (MBE), Small Business Reserve (SBR), Veteran-Owned\r\nSmall Business Enterprise (VSBE), and/or Small Business Preference (SBP).\r\n2. Two (2) years of experience working with procurement\r\nofficers, program managers, contractors, subcontractors, and/or certified MBE\r\nfirms to secure service or supply contracts. \r\n\r\n

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. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information\r\non your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this\r\nrecruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be\r\nsubmitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted\r\nafter this date.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified,\r\nBetter Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible (employment)\r\nlist for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education,\r\ntraining, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is\r\nimportant that you provide complete and accurate information on your\r\napplication. Please report all experience and education that is related to this\r\nposition.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\n\r\n\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n� Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n� Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n� Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n� Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n� Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n� Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to tiara.mills@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.\r\nIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to tiara.mills@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.\r\nTiara Mills\r\ntiara.mills@maryland.gov�\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n