Introduction

MarylandDepartment of Planning (Planning) provides guidance, analysis, outreach, andsupport to ensure that all the state’s natural resources, built environment andpublic assets are preserved and protected to achieve its goals for economic,community and environmental vitality.Planningsees Maryland cities, towns, and communities as attractive, vibrant places tolive, work, play and learn. They grow in ways that add value to the landscapeand provide opportunity for new enterprises. Our natural, cultural, andhistoric resources are catalysts that strengthen and renew economic andcommunity development. Planning’s actions will change Maryland for the better.Localgovernment - with its residents - invests time and resources in creating avision for how they want their communities to look in the future. They are inthe best position to achieve these local aspirations through comprehensiveplans, ordinances, and local planning.Planning standsready to assist in bringing our full portfolio of professional staff, dataresources and programmatic assistance.�Partof the Maryland Department of Planning, the Maryland Historical Trust serves asMaryland’s State Historic Preservation Office and administers The MarylandHeritage Areas Program.�Maryland’sHeritage Areas are places to experience – to see, hear and even taste – theauthentic heritage of Maryland in a unique way that you cannot experienceanywhere else.�InHeritage Areas individuals, businesses, non-profits and governments formpartnerships to preserve the best of Maryland's historic sites and towns,unspoiled natural landscapes and enduring traditions.�

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Department’s Accountant Advanced as Agency ProcurementManager. An Accountant Advanced is the advanced level of work examining, analyzing, andinterpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles in order to modify and maintain agency accounting systems, prepare financial reports or statements and give fiscal advice to management. Employees in this classification perform specialized duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting or bond and loan accounting. To procure equipment, services, construction, supplies, information technology, and other needs, which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process. Employees in this classification are responsible for soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts, according to State Procurement laws, procedures, and regulations, as well as maintaining contracts by assuring compliance with terms and conditions. Procure computer related hardware, software, supplies, and services for the Department of Planning; develop procurement solicitations, Invitations for Bids (IFB), procurement contracts and when, necessary, amendments to existing contracts; serve as primary Telecommunications Officer responsible for all application telecommunications issues, such as providing new staff withtelephone equipment, providing user training, monitoring staff changes to assure currency of telecommunication operations and tomanage all inventory of State property in the Department of Planning.

POSITION DUTIES

Performs advanced level cost accounting, systemsaccounting, federal fund accounting or bond and loan accounting in thepreparation of financial records, reports, and statements for use bymanagement.�Plans, coordinates, leads and review the procurement work.� �Applies the principles of cost accounting, systemsaccounting, federal fund accounting or bond and loan accounting to develop andimplement detailed accounting systems not available in general accountingsystems.�Trains Agency Procurement Specialists: Instructs State contact managersin proper contract management techniques and/or assists with or managescontracts after award.��Interprets and applies funding source laws andregulations to specific agency fiscal matters.�Meets with agency management and program managers todiscuss and resolve advanced level accounting problems and issues.�May design data entry forms and prepare computer user manuals to guideagency and field fiscal staff in electronic accounting record-keeping.Mayassess the fiscal operations of an agency to identify accounting functionswhich would benefit from automation.May test the adequacy of automated accounting systemsby evaluating the reliability and effectiveness of internal controls.��Leads the entire life cycle of procurement/ contract process thatincludes, identifying need, pre-solicitation, solicitation, review-evaluation,award, and contract administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing. Experience: Three years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing for the required education. 2. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above. 3. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience. 5.�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.�

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:Experience using Maryland's Financial Management Information System (FMIS)�Experience using Maryland’s Maryland Marketplace Advantage (MMA)�Experience performing the full range of procurement functions and duties in a Maryland state agency.�

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make surethat you provide sufficient information on your application to show that youmeet the qualifications for this recruitment.All informationconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.� Wewill not consider information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be placed on theemployment (eligible) list for at least one year

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of youreducation, training and experience related to the requirements of theposition.It is important that youprovide complete and accurate information on your application.��Please report all experience and educationthat is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS�

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For education obtained outside theU.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreigncredential evaluation service needs to be provided before hire.All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date.��We will notconsider information submitted after this date.��The on-lineapplication process is STRONGLY preferred.� If you are not able to applyonline, you may submit a paper application and�supplemental questionnaire(by the closing date) to:�Department of Budget and Management�Recruitment and Examination Division�301 W. Preston St., Suite 608�Baltimore, MD� 21201�Attn:��For inquiriesregarding this recruitment, please call 410 767-7950.�Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieuof completing the on-line or paper application.��As an equal opportunityemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promotingemployees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.�Appropriate accommodations forindividuals with disabilities are available upon request bycalling�410-767-3623.�We thank our Veterans for theirservice to our country, and encourage them to apply.��Bilingual applicants are alsoencouraged to apply.�TTY� Users: call via MarylandRelay