Agency Procurement Specialist Lead Salary$57,095.00 - $95,449.00 AnnuallyLocation Anne Arundel CountyJob TypeFull TimeJob Number0850-SHA-71-05-BD-4/24DepartmentState Highway AdministrationOpening Date04/15/2024Closing Date4/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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DescriptionOpen Recruitment State Highway Administration Agency Procurement Specialist Lead Grade 16 (0850) SP#24-71-05 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITIONhttp://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmdTHE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Maintenance is currently recruiting for an Agency Procurement Specialist Lead in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitments conducted for this job classification. Nature of Work: This Agency Procurement Specialist Lead functions as a Project Manager/Procurement Lead for the Office of Maintenance (OOM), Highway Maintenance Contract & Procurement Division. This position manages a full range of duties associated with complex/multi-phase procurements involving Invitation to Bid (ITB) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes. The incumbent will also establish procurement schedules in accordance with SHA policy based on knowledge of internal and external contract processing/administration requirements by developing, preparing, reviewing, and submitting equipment, commodities, service supplies, maintenance contracts, and transportation related equipment, both over and under $50,000. This position ensures all procurement methods are in compliance with Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), State Highway Administration (SHA), state procurement laws and in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 21. 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 APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year." QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of contract management or procurement experience involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with federal and governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions. Selective Qualifications: One and one-half (1.5) years of the required experience must include reviewing plans, special provisions, and/or estimates of maintenance and/or commodity contracts to ensure compliance with applicable procurement rules and guidelines. A Selective Qualification 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). Notes:
Professional or paraprofessional contract management or procurement experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
Additional graduate education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience.
Applicants may substitute the following written certifications, obtained through passing an examination for the required education: Certified Purchasing Manager from the National Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association; Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. or National Association of State Purchasing Officers).
Licenses & CertificationsNone.Additional InformationTO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/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. 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.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 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 have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.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. 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/ ). Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:410-545-5554 Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554 or the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 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: 4/15/2024 Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.01 Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?
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Do you have three (3) years of contract management or procurement experience involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with Federal and governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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Do you have at least one and one-half (1.5) years of the required experience including reviewing plans, special provisions, and estimates of maintenance and/or commodity contracts to ensure compliance with applicable procurement rules and guidelines?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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