Procurement Specialist II - Department of Finance

SALARY RANGE: $78,588.00 - $125,740.00 Annually GET TO KNOW US Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits CLASS DEFINITION A Procurement Specialist II reviews, analyzes and develops highly complex procurement contracts for the procurement of specialized services and technology for City agencies. Work of this class may involve leading professional and paraprofessional procurement employees but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities. Employees receive minimum to moderate supervision from a Procurement Manager. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office setting where there is no exposure to environmental hazards. Work requires minimal physical exertion. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: Education: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND Experience: Have three (3) years of procurement experience including procurement planning and solicitation preparation, contract development, negotiation, and contract administration, with emphasis in utilizing complex Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Information (RFI), and Request for Quote (RFQs). OR Equivalency Notes: Have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of procurement experience including procurement planning and solicitation preparation, contract development, negotiation, and contract administration, with an emphasis in utilizing complex RFP’s IFB’s, RFI’s, and RFQs. OR Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law; and one (1) year of procurement experience to include but not limited to procurement planning and solicitation preparation, contract development, negotiation, and contract administration, with emphasis in utilizing complex RFPs, IFBs, RFIs, and RFQs. OR CPPB designation and 5 years of experience within the previous 10 years. A minimum of 50% of the required years of experience must be in government or public sector. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Employees in this classification must take and pass the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) test for certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) within three (3) years of hiring; failure to pass the test for certification is grounds for dismissal. **APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of public procurement. Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations and policies. Knowledge of English usage, grammar and writing techniques. Skill in negotiating commodity, technology and service specifications and contracts. Skill in writing specialized and complex commodity, technology and service specifications and contracts. Skill in investigating and resolving complex disputes between City agencies and vendors concerning the provision of specialized technology and services…

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