Procurement Officer Supervisor

Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities, engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!

This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“at-will”).To apply, see the Further Instructions section below.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore State Office Complex

301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Annapolis State Office Complex

45 Calvert Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

This is the supervisory level of professional work for the Office of State Procurement. This

position involves assigning, supervising, and performing procurement sourcing and award

activities, as well as providing agency procurement technical interpretation, instruction,

guidance, and assistance in accordance with State laws and regulations. Employees in this

classification supervise lower-level Procurement Officers and may supervise clerical and

support staff. This position may also serve as a backup to the Program Manager in

times of absence.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties include, but are not limited to

Determines final approval for those procurements under the

DGS OSP delegation authority, including review and possible revision of a PAAR

(Procurement Agency Activity Report) item for each such approval or an Action

Agenda Item to be submitted to the Board of Public Works (BPW).

Provides guidance to State agencies in all aspects of

proper submissions.

Provides outreach to State agencies via attendance at

agency pre-bid conferences and/or evaluation committee meetings, meetings with

procurement staff to discuss results of procurement analyses, and assistance

with training of agency procurement staff.

Provides

managerial support to train, assign, review, and approve the above-described

work performed by lower-level procurement officers at DGS OSP and other

agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

​Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Seven years of professional public sector procurement or private sector contracting experience, which includes activities such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professional certification, and/or procurement business operations.

Notes

1.Candidates may substitute one year of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations,policies and procedures for the required experience.

2.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 education.

3.Candidates may substitute professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education.

4.Candidates may substitute a Doctorate of Jurisprudence (JD) degree or a Master’s degree in Business Administration for two years of 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 and education.

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.

Procurement Officer experience conducting Competitive Sealed Proposals at a Maryland State agency.

Experience providing technical interpretation, instruction, guidance, and assistance in accordance with State Procurement laws and regulations.

Intermediate experience with FMIS, eMMA, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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.

Employees in this classification who have not done so must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.

Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
• Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
• Paid holidays
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
• Employee & employer contributory pension plan

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Include “Procurement Officer Supervisor” in the subject line of the e-mail.

For questions, call our HR Office at 410-767-4985.

For more information about DGS, please visit: https://dgs.maryland.gov/.

DGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer