Procurement Officer I (2024)

Maryland Department of Human Services

Office of Technology for Human Services

1100 Eastern Blvd

Essex, MD 21221

The Procurement Officer I is responsible for the procurement of equipment, services,supplies, and other needs for the Office of Technology for Human Services (OTHS). Theincumbent will solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award goods and services contracts inaccordance with the Office of State Procurement and COMAR Title 21.

The ProcurementOfficer I performs multifaceted purchasing tasks associated with formal and informalinformation technology (IT) procurements. The Procurement Officer I interacts with agency staff, management, and subject matterexperts to help develop justifications, scope of work, and conduct specialized researchdeemed necessary for procuring goods and services contracts. The incumbent is expected toplan, prepare, and complete all documentation for all assigned procurements – goods(equipment, hardware, software, licenses, peripherals, others) and services contracts. Alldocumentation should be developed utilizing acceptable business writing skills.

Essential Employee may be needed to work after business hours, nights, and weekends.

• Completes Procurement Review Group (PRG) forms and associated Small Business Reserve (SMR), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) research for procurement over $50K. Creates Requisitions and Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO) using the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).

• Administers the requests for proposals for various types of solicitations, for publication and distribution to potential vendors using State Master Contracts, eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) and(or) email.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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 for Option 1 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience of experience in contract management orprocurement 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 for Option 2 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and oneyear 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.

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

5. 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 applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

One year of experience in State of Maryland Procurement soliciting goods and services using Request for Proposals (RFPs), Task Order Request for Proposals (TORFPs), Large Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and Multi-step Invitation for Bids (IFB), and Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFPs).

One year of experience using eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) to research, advertise and award procurements for Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFPs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Task Order Request for Proposals (TORFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and creating contracts.

One year experience using the State of Maryland, Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to create Referenced Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs), Direct Purchase Orders (DPOs), and Requisitions.

One year of experience in writing Request for Proposals.

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 done so already must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

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. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Cynthia McMillian, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 142 Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to cynthia.mcmillian@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

If you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position, please contact 410-767-7199.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

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.