DOT Procurement Officer I

About the role

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) District 5 is recruiting for a DOT Procurement Officer I in Charles County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, award and administer supply and service contracts for a district shop according to state procurement laws and regulations.
• Handle all small procurement (less than $50,000) for the needs of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration District 5 Maintenance La Plata Shop, including soliciting, evaluation, negotiation, awarding and administering supply and service contracts according to COMAR- Title 21- Subtitle 05- Chapter 07- Small Procurement Regulations.
• Function at the experienced level of work in procurement of equipment, services, construction supplies, information technology and other needs, which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process.
• Ensure compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year 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.
• Certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager from the Institute for Supply Management/National Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association; Certified Public Procurement Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. or National Association of State Procurement Officials) for the required education.
• Additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

Skills

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Benefits

The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

Pay

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Schedule

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Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.
• The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks.
• A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
• If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Special requirements

• Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency call-up with a response of less than one hour.
• Must provide the agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
• The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Application

All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.

Additional Information

• To apply, candidates must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd.
• Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
• If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554.