Procurement Officer Trainee

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

14 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

TELEWORK\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The main\r\npurpose of this position is to learn how to procure equipment, commodities,\r\nand/or services under the Department’s delegated authority in order to meet the\r\noperation needs of the Department. This position is responsible for ensuring\r\nprocurements are conducted and performed in accordance with the State Finance\r\nand Procurement Articles and the Code of Maryland Regulation Title 21.\r\n�\r\nPosition\r\nDuties\r\n�� Ability to review and analyze purchase\r\nrequisitions submitted electronically and determine the most appropriate\r\nprocurement method to be utilized, such as small procurement categories I, II\r\nor III, competitive sealed bid or multi-step bid, competitive sealed proposal,\r\nsole source, PORFP, purchase orders issued against statewide contracts and/ or\r\nemergency procurements\r\n�� Understanding of the process and compliance\r\nregarding all policies and regulations, including designating procurements\r\nthrough the preferred provider programs such as Maryland Correctional\r\nEnterprises (MCE), Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM), and\r\nCommunity Services Providers (MD Works); evaluating procurements for\r\ndesignation to the Small Business Reserve Program; and� designating\r\nMinority Business Enterprises/Veteran Small Business Enterprise goals and/or sub\r\ngoals to procurements as appropriate.\r\n�� Ability to ensure contract compliance by both\r\nthe vendor and the institutions.\r\n�� Ability to evaluate contract performance and\r\nensure deliverables are met.��\r\n�� Ability to educate and inform requestors\r\nregarding correct procurement practices, policies, and procedures.\r\n�� Ability to assist in the development or\r\nimprovement of procedures, desk references, training materials and related\r\nprocess documentation.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all\r\nminimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the\r\nlist of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nExperience:� Four years of professional contract management experience or�professional procurement experience.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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 required experience.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.\r\n3. 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.�\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\n1. Experience working in a professional office setting.\r\n\r\n2. Experience working in procurement, purchasing, or contract management - in either the private or public sector.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n

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.\r\n2.� Employees in this classification must obtain possess a certification as a�Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General�Services within one year of appointment.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.\r\n

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.\r\n

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.\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\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n\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\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.�If 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\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.\r\n�\r\nTiara Mills\r\ntiara.mills@maryland.gov\r\n�\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\n�\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n�\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n�\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland�\r\n\r\n