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The current vacancy is located at MCPRS, Administration Building, 7931 Brockbridge Road in Anne Arundel County.  However, this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies in other locations.  Therefore, we encourage you to apply at this time.

This position assists the Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor and Agency Procurement Specialist II in the  timely and accurate procurement of maintenance contracts, services, supplies and equipment for the following East Region Correctional Facilities in accordance with the regulations of COMAR Title 21. 

Directs and supervises the procurement operations and functions of a very large State institution.  

Prepares or reviews all final requisitions for all supplies, materials, equipment and service contracts purchased by a very large State institution.  

Establishes practical inventory levels as well as inventory control measures. 

Directs and supervises the operations of all storerooms, handling the receipt, storage, and issuing of supplies, materials, and equipment.  

Supervises and directs all office and storeroom personnel directly related to the purchasing section.  

Secures bids and awards contracts on specific lines of merchandise not purchased through the Purchasing Bureau.  

Keeps records of prices and sources of supply. 

Prepares specifications and standards for purchases.  

Studies market conditions and the quality and price of goods. 

Approves all purchase orders and requisition forms;  

Follows up on orders and irregularities.

Performs other related duties.

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a State high school equivalence certificate.

Experience: Eight years of experience in receiving, storing, issuing, purchasing and requisitioning supplies, materials, and equipment, six years of which must have included experience at the supervisory or management level or must have involved the final responsibility for purchasing and requisitioning.

Notes: Applicants may substitute education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for one year of experience for up to one year of the required general experience.

Applicants must meet this selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Two (2) years of experience processing contracts over $5,000.

State of Maryland Procurement experience and or experience with procurement for multiple locations or units is desired.

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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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.  If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information and number of pages).  We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  If you do not have internet access please mail your application (by the closing date) to: HRSD-Recruitment & Examination Unit, ATTN: Patrick Johnson, 6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309, Baltimore, MD 21215.  For more information, please call 410-585-3403

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

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