AGENCY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST II

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS RECRUITMENT REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A WRITTEN EXAMINATION.

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The current vacancies are at the locations below, however this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies in other Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS) locations. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at this time> Please select all of the locations in which you are willing to accept employment.

Maryland Correctional Pre- Release System (MCPRS) 7931 Brockbridge Road   Jessup, Maryland 20794

300 East Joppa Road Towson, Maryland 21286

The primary purpose of this position is to procure goods and services for the Office of the Secretary and consolidated agencies according to the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 21.

Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions and determines the most appropriate procurement method to use, in accordance with State Procurement laws, procedures and regulations.

Develops contract specifications, standard and terms in accordance with State Procurement laws, procedures and regulations for the procurement of necessary services, supplies, maintenance and equipment.

Secures bids and awards contract on a wide variety of commodities and services not purchased through Department of General Services.

Assists in conducting pre-bid conferences and bid openings, determination of responsiveness and responsibility of bidders, and coordinating the writing of specifications with department managers.

Prepare and advertise solicitation for service contracts and facilities maintenance.

Compile and execute the necessary paperwork for the solicitation, bidding and award of various contracts.

Maintains and organizes copies of contracts, manuals, directories, and all other purchasing related materials.

Authorize purchases utilizing the Corporate Card by Agency Cardholders

Provide technical support and information regarding procurements.

Resolve problems between facilities and vendors to include correct pricing, availability of goods and services, proper shipment and delivery.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

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.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute professional or paraprofessional contract management or procurement experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the following written certifications, obtained through passing an examination: 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 education.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Contracting and Industrial Management classifications or specialty codes in the Procurement field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience.

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.

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.

THIS RECRUITMENT REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A WRITTEN EXAMINATION: The written examination is designed to measure the candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the duties of this job classification. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be admitted to the examination for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you give complete accurate information on your application.

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 the above closing date. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document (s) using the "other" tab on the electronic application. However, if unable to upload please fax only the requested information to (410) 585-0570.  (Provide a cover sheet addressed to T. Johnson  with your contact information and number of pages.) We will not consider information submitted after the closing date. 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 ATTN: T. Johnson 6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309 Baltimore, MD 21215. For more information, please call 410-585-3117. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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