Procurement Manager (Capital Improvement Program)

Salary : $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually

Location : Largo, MD

Job Type : Probationary FT

Job Number : 09212

Department : Public Works & Transportation

Division : OEPM - CIP Construction

Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Nature and Variety of Work

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Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

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The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Procurement Manager (Capital Improvement Program) ( Administrative Specialist 1G) Grade G29 position in the OEPM - CIP Construction .

About the Position :

This management level professional and administrative work is responsible for the procurement of services for the department's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This work requires considerable knowledge of purchasing principles and practices involving various types of procurement methodologies, the preparation and review of contract specifications and invitaition for bids(IFB), Request for Proposal(RFP) documents. Overseeing the dialy contracting and purchasing activities for the department's Capital Improvement program. The incumbent is responsible for the creation and improvement of best practices based on the County's procurement regulations and laws; the management of procurement staff; selection of contract management systems and other technologies to modernize the Department' procurement process.

About the Agency : The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs / gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy areaall of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T's workforce keeps the County's various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Examples of Work

• Provides daily oversight of the procurement staff of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of lower-level procurement staff.
• Provides training as needed to lower-level procurement staff.
• Oversee the daily contracting and purchasing activities of the department
• Prepare and publish solicitation in the County's procurement system and the Maryland marketplace.
• Coordinates with Chief of Construction Contracts and project manager on daily contracting activities.
• Conducts an independent analysis of each proposal for compliance with best industry practice.
• Advises the Chief of Construction and Contracts procurement.
• Review procurement documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Coordinates schedule for advertisement and bid opening of any construction contact with the division chief and Project Manager.
• Places appropriate "Notice to Contractors" via electronic, newspaper and web posting.
• Shall be the custodian of all bid packages and bid bonds.
• Manage contract closeout process for all projects.
• Track financial data and technical information related to the implementation of the Capital Improvement Program.
• Generates databases that include the project status reports, MBE program status reports, and task order and change order databases.
• Reviews and ensures all current procurement regulations and laws are included in the solicitations.
• Identifies cost saving initiatives and implement process improvements to help streamline the interface with operations.
• Participate as a critical / essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency / special activities as assigned.
• Performs duties and tasks which may not be specifically listed in the job description, but which are within the occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location : Largo, MD

Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must :

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work :

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov / E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS :

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and / or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information :

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and / or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :

Group Term Life Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Assistance Program

Health Care Flexible Spending Account

13 Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

403(b)

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness

Whole Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Legal Services

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I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify / input your highest level of education.

How many years of responsible experience in governmental activities?

Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. If you have no experience, please put N / A.

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Are you willing to participate as an "essential" employee in the Department's mandatory Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency operations as assigned?

Required Question

Salary : $80,000 - $130,000