DOT PROCUREMENT OFFICER II

About the role

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Office of Procurement is currently recruiting for the DOT Procurement Officer II. The role of the DOT Procurement Officer II is an integral part of MTA's business goals and initiatives, as this position is the journey level of professional procurement and contract management work. DOT Procurement Officer II manages multifaceted, complex procurements including Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), sole source, intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreements, emergency procurements, etc. These procurements are performed to support MTA capital programs and operational goals by procuring transportation related equipment, services, construction materials/services, supplies, and information technology equipment/services for all forms of public Transit. The procurement responsibility involves soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts in compliance with governmental procurement laws/regulations/conditions. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions and receive general supervision from a Procurement Manager I or another designated administrator/manager. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) 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:

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

Licenses & Certifications: None.

Additional Information

Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

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