What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Officer II (DOT Procurement Officer II) position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
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This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Port Administration (MPA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted in this classification.
This position is located at the World Trade Center in Baltimore City.
The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is a 204-employee transportation business unit within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is the public face of the Port of Baltimore. MPA was created by the Maryland General Assembly to increase waterborne commerce through the ports in the state. The Port of Baltimore plays an integral role as a economic generator and job creator, in addition to maintaining our nation's supply chain and moving vital goods to industries and consumers. As one of the nation's top ports for total cargo tonnage and overall dollar value of cargo, the Port of Baltimore is also one of the most diverse ports in the United States with over 140,000 jobs in Maryland linked to port activity.For information on MPA, please go to: MPA (maryland.gov)
General Role Description:
MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven procurement professional to join the Office of Procurement. The primary responsibility of this position is to engage in the procurement of transportation equipment (port vessels, rail, etc), services, construction, architectural and engineering consulting services, supplies, information technology, and any other related services which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process.
Some essential duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:- Developing procurement solicitations including contract specifications, performance and acceptance standards, payment terms, and contract management elements.
- Reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions and other requests and determining the most appropriate procurement methods to use.
- Developing contract modifications and contract renewals.
- Determining the basis for award and applying evaluation criteria in accordance with State rules and regulations.
- Scheduling, participating in, and conducting discussions and contract negotiations with bidders and offerors.
- Evaluating and making decisions on Minority Business, Veteran-owned Small Business, Small Business Reserve and Small Business Preference matters and coordinating with the Office of Fair Practices.
This position reports directly to the Manager of the Supplies, Services, and IT Procurement Unit within the Office of Procurement.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits - MDOT (maryland.gov)
Additionally, employees in this MPA position receive the following:
- Continued training and development is provided by the MPA.
- Tuition reimbursement is available per MPA policy.
Qualifications
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.
Selective Qualification:
**Selective Qualification: One (1) year of the required experience must include the professional level of contract management and/or procurement work within federal, state, or local government.
** SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.
Your placement on an eligible list 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 held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute professional contract management or procurement experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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
1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants MUST list their driver's license number and expiration date on the application.
2. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to gain unescorted access to Maryland Port Administration facilities.
