MSD Procurement Officer I

Introduction

The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse bilingual communitywho in partnership with families provides an equitable and exemplary educationin a nurturing engaging and challenging environment to ensure our studentsachieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners. As such we arelooking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of thechildren at MSD.

This is a 12-month position.

GRADE

STD 0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

This position will beprimarily located at the Frederick Campus but applicants must be willing towork at both the Frederick and Columbia Campuses.

MSD Frederick Campus 101 Clarke Place Frederick MD 21705

MSD Columbia Campus8169 Old Montgomery Road Ellicott CityMD 21043

Main Purpose of Job

Plan coordinate and administer the job duties of the procurement office which includes procurement receiving and warehouse control for both campuses in order to meet the needs of the school in its mission to provide a quality education to its students.

POSITION DUTIES

Oversees procurement services including determining the best method ofprocurement in compliance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)guidelines keeping the best interest of the school in mind. Supervisesthe operation of supply warehouse which includes but is not limited todirecting the receipt storage and issue of supplies and materials according toestablished guidelines and ensuring adequate inventory supplies are and supervise the preparation of bid solicitations purchase orderscontract and other procurement documents to ensure compliance with proceduresand regulations. Service as agency MBE liaison. Maintains a consistenthigh quality customer-focused orientation when conducting business andproviding services or products to clients staff and other externalcustomers. Serve as an operational and technical resource in thecommunications and resolution of procurement issues; negotiate successful resolutionsto problems or concerns educate customers (internal and external) about theprocess.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience : One year 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.

Notes :

1. Candidates may substitute professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute certification as a Certified Public 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) 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with soliciting evaluating negotiating and awarding contracts.

Knowledge of governmental procurement laws and regulations.

Certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services.

Willingness to learn American Sign Language.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to a criminalbackground investigation at their own expense $54.50. (Maryland CodeFamily Law Article 1 Sections.)

Candidates will needto provide three letters of recommendation with their application.

Employee must be willing to learn American SignLanguage.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applicationprocess is STRONGLY preferred. If unable to apply online or if you encounterdifficulty you may submit via mail e-mail fax or deliver in person beforethe closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number onany documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted inlieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplementalinformation must be submitted by the closing date and time. Applicationinquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following :

Mailing Address : Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department P. O. Box 894 ColumbiaMD 21044

E-mail :

Phone : TTY Users : call via Maryland Relay

Fax :

Individuals fromtraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouragedto apply. Bilingual and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply. As anequal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. We thank ourVeterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Editorial,Access,Contract Attorney,Front Desk Reception,Games,Airlines

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 66314 - 103309