PROCUREMENT OFFICER I (Two Vacancies)
ConfidentialIntroduction GRADE 16 LOCATION OF POSITION 217 E. Redwood St., Baltimore, MD 21202 (Baltimore City) Main Purpose of Job Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Procurement Officer I , so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! This position's principal responsibility is to serve as Procurement Officer I under the direction and supervision of Procurement Officer III (Supervisor) or other designated leadership within DJS Procurement Unit. This position does not supervise staff. Responsibilities include professional procurement work from the initial stages of Maryland procurement through contract award and execution. Training includes developing contract specifications, performance and acceptance standards, payment terms, contract management elements, modifications, renewals, and advertisement requirements in accordance with State procurement procedures, Maryland COMAR Title 21 Procurement Regulations, and Department of General Services–Office of State Procurement (DGS-OSP) requirements. This work supports the procurement of services, supplies, equipment, and commodities through competitive, negotiated, and other procurement methods. Some key responsibilities of this position may include: Using eMMA to advertise procurement opportunities, monitor vendor activity, and receive and secure bids and proposals. Conducting pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences, public bid openings, offer or discussions, debriefings, and contract negotiations; preparing meeting summaries and addenda; evaluating bids; and preparing contracts for award Creating, reviewing, and analyzing purchase requisitions in the State of Maryland’s Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) and eMMA. Determining appropriate procurement methods, including competitive sealed or multi-step bids, competitive sealed proposals, sole-source procurements, requests for quotes, and emergency procurements Conducting research and developing detailed scopes of work for Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs), including contract and bid specifications, deliverables, timelines, and advertising requirements Procuring services, supplies, equipment, information technology, and commodities in accordance with Maryland COMAR procurement regulations, Department of General Services–Office of State Procurement (DGS-OSP) procedures, the Procurement Manual, and Board of Public Works (BPW) advisories Developing an understanding of socioeconomic procurement requirements and preferred provider programs, including Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE), Blind Industries (BISM), and Community Services Providers (MD Works). Learning to identify Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurements and appropriate Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Veteran Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) goals and subgoals MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Six (6) years of experience, two 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 and an additional four (4) years of professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience. Notes: 1. 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 additio…