Procurement Officer II

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies within the agency. A Procurement Officer II is the full performance level of professional work for the Office of State Procurement (within the Department of General Services), in agency procurement sourcing and award activities. Employees in this classification provide agency procurement technical interpretation, instruction, guidance, and assistance in accordance with State laws and regulations. Employees in this classification do not supervise other lower-level Procurement Officer positions but may supervise clerical and support staff. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Procurement Manager I or other designated administrator.

Requirements

Six 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 years of professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle).
Certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a Maryland State agency as a procurement officer.
Control agency procurement experience, preferably in Information Technology, Professional Services, and AE/Construction, is a plus.
Experience with FMIS, EMMA, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manages the advertisement of procurement opportunities, distributes specifications to vendors, conducts vendor conferences, receives and secures bids or proposals, oversees the evaluation process, and contract award.
Develops contract specifications, including performance and acceptance standards, payment terms, contract management elements, contract modifications, contract renewals, and advertisement requirements in accordance with State procurement procedures, laws, and regulations for the procurement of all necessary supplies and services.
Conducts pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, site inspections, explains procurement requirements, establishes procurement procedures, and schedules, participates in, and conducts offerors’ discussions and contract negotiations.
Conducts bid openings for competitive procurements to determine whether offerors are qualified to be selected for award and may recommend proposals for awards. Examines bid proposals to determine issues of responsiveness and responsibility and the need for additional information.