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State of Maryland

Procurement Manager II or III

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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!

GRADE

23, 24

LOCATION OF POSITION

45 Calvert Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

We are recruiting for one vacancy that may be filled at either level. Applicants should apply to this posting if they are interested in either position.

Main Purpose of Job

The Procurement Manager II or III is a managerial expert level of professional work in agency procurement sourcing and award activities, contract management, procurement systems operations, procurement regulations and policies review, professional procurement training and certification, and procurement business services located in the Department of General Services Office of State Procurement (DGS OSP), the State central procurement authority. Employees in this classification provide high level control agency management procurement technical interpretation, instruction, guidance and assistance in accordance with State laws and regulations. Employees in this classification, at the State central procurement authority, administer a regional or statewide procurement function or serve as a staff advisor for IT and Professional Services procurements. Employees in this classification are responsible for the development of state-wide contracts and comprehensive structured agreements. Employees in this classification work across all levels of State government, multiple jurisdictions and the federal government to coordinate work efforts. Employees in this classification provide expert and technical interpretation, instruction, guidance and assistance in accordance with State laws and regulations. The work may require travel throughout Maryland to perform on-site procurement audits, training, monitoring, compliance reviews at State agencies.

Procurement Manager III

Employees in this classification supervise Procurement Managers and lower-level Procurement Officers. This position will serve as the Associate Director of Information Technology and Professional Services procurement. Employees in this classification receive managerial supervision from a Procurement Manager IV or other designated administrator.

Procurement Manager II

Employees in this classification receive managerial supervision from a Procurement Manager III or other designated administrator. Employees in this classification supervise Procurement Manager Is and lower-level Procurement Officers.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

Reviews and analyzes the content and format of all information technology and professional services procurement submissions from DGS OSP procurement officers and other agencies' procurement officers for adherence and conformance to State procurement regulations and policies.

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.

Works on strategically comprehensive enterprise-wide contracts, master service agreements, structured intergovernmental agreements and other high level procurement projects. Conducts complex IT and professional services procurements for the department or for the collective benefit of State agencies and/or assists other unit staff with such procurements.

Assists in resolving protests and disputes between agencies, DGS and contractors. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of procurement laws, policies, and procedures, and effectively resolves issues in compliance with established guidelines and regulations.

Assists in resolving protests and disputes between agencies, DGS and contractors. Maintains current and working knowledge of procurement laws, codes, policies, procedures and objectives. Determines proper resolution within established guidelines and regulations.

Other related duties as required by the job that directly or indirectly impact the performance of the Office of State Procurement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Procurement Manager III

Experience: At least 8 years relevant experience, of which two years experience must be in a Procurement Manager classification or higher.

Procurement Manager II

Experience: At least 6 years relevant experience, of which two years experience must be in a Procurement Officer III classification or higher.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

- Procurement Manager III: At least two years of experience in a Procurement Manager classification or higher.

Procurement Manager II: At least two years of experience in a Procurement Officer III classification or higher.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding all qualifications.

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Past experience in a Maryland State agency as a procurement manager or procurement officer.

3. Control agency procurement management, preferably in Information Technology and Professional Services procurement, is a plus.

4. Experience with FMIS, eMMA, Google suite, and Microsoft Office suite is a plus.

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.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in both classifications:

1. 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 who have not already done so, must obtain certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

3. Employees must be able to be reached by phone/pager.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

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.

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

TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to dgs.resumes@maryland.gov – include “Procurement Manager II or III” 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

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