PROCUREMENT- EMPLOYMENT- OCTOBER 1

This is a position-specific recruitment for the DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, OFFICE OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT. The resulting list of eligibles will be used to fill this position/function only. Persons interested in future vacancies in the Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor classification will need to reapply.
RECRUITMENT FOR: AGENCY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

SALARY: $42,891 - $68,664 (Grade 17)
Temporary Salary Reduction through June 30, 2011.

CLOSING DATE: Completed applications must be received in our office by 5 p.m.,
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2010.

LOCATION: Baltimore City

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a completed State application (MS-100) titled:
“Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor,” Announcement # “10-0851-909” to:

Department of Human Resources
Examination Services Unit
311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 135
Baltimore, MD 21201-3500

POSITION DUTIES: This position manages all fiscal services for the Office of Grants Management (OGM) including preparing and monitoring the budget and directing the development, implementation and monitoring of all contracts and other procurement activities to ensure that OGM programs and initiatives are fully operational and functioning. Coordinates efforts of Program Analysts and others within the department serving as liaison with service providers on issues related to implementation of contracts and payment for services rendered; Promotes the work of the department through frequent contact with interested groups and individuals, i.e., CPU, Budget and Finance, AG, Legislative and Federal Auditors and/or Program Monitors, contractors and other State agencies’ representatives. As a member of the unit’s management team, assists with the formulation of departmental policies, directs or assists in the direction of the activities of the unit, participates in the evaluation of current staff, interview and selection of new staff, both programmatic and fiscal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE: Four 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. (Please clearly indicate job duties relating to the above experience on your application.)

All applications and any information used to determine your eligibility must be received by 5 P.M. on October 1, 2010. You must be complete and accurate on your application.

311 West Saratoga Street • Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3521
Toll Free 800-332-6347 • TTY 800-925-4434 • www.dhr.state.md.us • Equal Opportunity Employer
NOTES:
1. Candidates may substitute professional or paraprofessional contract management or procurement experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
2. 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.
3. Candidates may substitute the following written certifications, obtained through passing an examination for the required education: 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).

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

APPLICATIONS: Applications may be obtained by visiting our website at: www.dhr.state.md.us; by writing to DHR/Examination Services Unit, 311 West Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; by visiting 311 West Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, MD; or by calling 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

QUALIFICATIONS: You must possess the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered for this position. If you are scheduled to complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of the assessment, you may participate in the examination process. Permanent Maryland State employees may also complete necessary experience requirements within six months of the date of the assessment. However, such candidates will appear in pending status on the eligible list until documentation has been received that the educational and/or experience requirements have been met. Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (215) 222-8454 ext. 603 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-937-3897 or (202) 331-2925. All information used to determine your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Therefore, be sure that you accurately and thoroughly complete the application.







SELECTION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT: Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.
Issued: 9/10/0851/SW





































BENEFITS OFFERED TO MARYLAND STATE EMPLOYEES
 Medical/Health Insurance Plans:
PPO Plans
 CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
 United Healthcare PPO
POS Plans
 CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield MPOS
 Aetna Choice POS II
 United Healthcare Choice Plus POS
EPO Plans
 CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield EPO
 Aetna Select EPO
 United Healthcare Select EPO


 Prescription Plan
 Dental Plans:
 United Concordia DPPO
 United Concordia DHMO

 Term Life Insurance Plan
 Personal Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan
 Long Term Care Plan
 FREE Vision Plan
 Flexible Spending Accounts:
 Health Care Spending Accounts
 Daycare Spending Accounts

 State Retirement and Pension System
 Employees are vested in the pension system after five years of employment

Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans:
 457
 403(b)
 401(k)  SECU Credit Union
 Direct Deposit
 Savings Bonds
 Maryland Prepaid College Savings Plans
 Paid Holidays: 11-12 per year
 Annual Leave
 Up to five years of service, 10 days earned per year
 Five to 10 years of service, 15 days earned per year
 10-20 years of service, 20 days earned per year
 20+ years of service, 25 earned per year
 Employees may carry over up to 15 weeks of annual leave per year

 Personal Leave: Six days per year
 Sick Leave: 15 days per year, unlimited accruement
 Compensatory Leave
 Military Leave
 Leave Bank and Employee-to-Employee Leave Donations
 Employee Assistance Program
 Flextime and Teleworking opportunities for some positions

* Please note that the benefit information provided pertains to full-time, permanent employees. Health benefits coverage is available to qualified domestic partners. All benefits apply to part-time employees who work at least 50%, although leave is prorated based on number of hours worked. Contractual employees may enjoy some of these benefits. 7-09