AGENCY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST I

IntroductionThe Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.This is a 12-month position on the Maryland School for the Deaf – Columbia Campus.GRADE13LOCATION OF POSITIONThis position will be primarily located at the Columbia Campus, but applicants must be willing to work at both the Columbia and Frederick Campuses.MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705Main Purpose of JobThe Agency Procurement Specialist I is the intermediate level of work of procuring items and services for the Maryland School for the Deaf through the competitive or negotiated process. This position assists the MSD Procurement Officer in procurement for the Maryland School for the Deaf.POSITION DUTIESReview and analyze purchase requisitions to determine the appropriate procurement method to use.Determine the basis for contract awards and evaluation criteria for the contract awards.Develop contract specifications.Conduct bid openings.Prepare minutes of pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences for Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Invitation for Bids (IFB) and answer questions from potential bidders.Verify Minority Business Enterprise participation.Use Advanced Purchasing and Inventory System (ADPICS) portion of the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to facilitate the procurement process.Use eMaryland Marketplace Advantage for advertising RFPs and IFBs.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience: Five years of experience, one year 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 experience in professional or paraprofessional contract management or procurement.Notes:Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 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 for the required experience.Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty credit hours for the required experience.Candidates may substitute the following written certifications, obtained through passing an examination for four years of the required experience: 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).Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Contracting and Industrial Management classifications or Contracting and Industrial Management specialty codes in the Procurement field of work for one year of the required experience.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of or willingness to learn American Sign Language.Experience with FMIS system preferred.Knowledge of or familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google Suites.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSEmployees 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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSNew hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation with their application.SELECTION PROCESSPlease 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 date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.EXAMINATION PROCESSThe assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.eduPhone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland RelayFax: 410-696-3084Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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