Procurement Review Group Manager (Administrator III)

Description (Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Grade 18 (2588) SP# 26-14-03 Procurement Review Group Manager (Administrator III) YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Equal Opportunity (Baltimore City) is currently recruiting for a Procurement Review Manager (Administrator III) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this SHA position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification. Nature of Work: The main purpose of this position is to manage the daily operation and staff of the MDOT SHA Procurement Review Division, which is responsible for (1) the compilation, preparation and oversight of the Procurement Review Group (PRG) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal, MBE sub-goal(s), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VSBE) goal, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal and (2) the MBE/DBE/VSBE Schedule of Participation approval/denial. Procurement Review Group In striving to meet the State of Maryland’s MBE goal, applicable sub-goals, VSBE goal, as well as the federal DBE and SBE goals, this position will ensure that all PRG functions are effectively and timely carried out in compliance with COMAR Title 21, CFR 49, Part 26, Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) and MDOT and SHA guidance. On average MDOT-SHA procures over $1 billion in various procurement categories (construction, construction related, architectural and Engineering, maintenance, service, IT services, IT supplies & equipment) annually. As required under COMAR 21.11.03.09, all procurements over $50,000 must be presented to the Procurement Review Group for applicable goal setting. It is imperative that the project goals are set in a realistic and achievable manner. This position will also oversee the MBE/DBE/VSBE Schedule of Project Participation approval processes that occurs during the contract pre-award and award phases through review and analysis, this position will also respond to waiver requests from prime contractors. The incumbent must have expert knowledge of all socio-economic programs. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here : MDOT Benefits Guide “The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year." Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Selective Qualification: Two and a half (2.5) years of experience evaluating and awarding contracts. On and half (1.5) years with assuring procurement regulations on government contracts. This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill or ability). Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate should possess the following: Excellent writing skills for preparing formal documents, presentations, statements of work, procurement documents, and training sessions.Strong interpersonal and writing skillsExcellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office – particularly Word and Excel. Notes Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Licenses & Certifications Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland. Additional Information TO APPLY: 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. 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 in 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 (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554 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. The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 410-545-5554. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ). The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. Issue Date: 07/24/2026