580 Taylor Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Natural Resources (DNR) management, finance and administration Services, 580 Taylor Avenue, B-4, Annapolis, MD 21401 is currently accepting applications for Procurement Officer II, Skilled Service Position. The second procurement officer is the leadership level Professional work, for positions of state agencies, in the procurement of equipment, services and construction, IT supplies and other needs that must be obtained through competition Procurement process, negotiated purchase process and other procurement methods. employees In this classification, technical interpretation, instructions and guidance are provided to the purchasing agency Assistance in accordance with state laws and regulations. Employees in this classification are appointed, Review and approve the work and training of lower-level procurement staff. workers in this Rating is not honourable. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Procurement Manager I or other designated official. Employees’ work may require travel Throughout the State of Maryland to perform required work assignments.

Procurement Officer II- Option 1

expertise: Seven years of experience, three years of contract management or procurement experience involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with government procurement laws, regulations and conditions and an additional four years of professional contract management or procurement professional experience.

Procurement Officer II – Option 2

expertise: Six years of experience, two Years of experience in contract or procurement management involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with government procurement laws, regulations and conditions and Additional four Years of professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute certification as a National Association of Purchasing Management Certified General Manager; Certified Professional Contract Administrator by the National Contract Management Association; A Certified Public Procurement Officer or Professional Public Buyer certified by the Global Public Procurement Certification Board (National Institute of Government Procurement or National Association of Government Procurement Officers) for an additional four years of experience required.

2. Candidates for first choice positions may substitute a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and Three years of contract or procurement management experience involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with government procurement laws, regulations and conditions required experience.

3. Candidates for Option 2 positions may substitute possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university two Years of experience in contract or procurement management involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with government procurement laws, regulations and conditions required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute additional higher education at an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty credit hours per year for five years of the required experience.

5. Candidates may substitute military service experience in the United States Armed Forces as a commissioned officer in specialty classifications in contracting, industrial management, logistics, or administrative support specialty codes in the procurement or financial management work areas on an annual basis for the required experience.

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned tasks that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned to these duties will be required to possess a valid Maryland Vehicle Operator’s License.

2. Employees in this classification who have not already done so must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland General Services Administration within one year of hire.

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the necessary qualifications for this hiring. All information regarding your qualifications must be submitted by the deadline. We will not accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information about your application. Report all job-related education and experience and basic qualifications for the position.

For education obtained outside the United States, a transcript of equivalent U.S. education as determined by the Foreign Credential Evaluation Service must be submitted prior to employment.