Procurement Officer I

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch. Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health, consumer services to include marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation. As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continues to expand and grow.

The Office of Central Services is dedicated to successfully providing goods and services to MDA’s internal and external customers. The Central Services team administers centralized support services for MDA, including, facilities operation and management, contract administration and procurement, fleet management, administrative services and small, local and the minority business development.

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Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters

50 Harry S Truman Pkwy. Annapolis, MD 21401

This position is full performance of Departmental work for the procurement of equipment, services, construction, supplies, information technology and other needs to assist with The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s mission. This position will assist the central services team and the Chief Procurement Officer in completing complex, large procurements. Performance of duties shall be in accordance with State Procurement Regulations (COMAR Title 21) and State best practices, as well as Departmental policy and procedures.

• Determines appropriate procurement method for Departmental purchases per COMAR Title 21;
  Develops specifications for procurement of goods, services, supplies, information technology, equipment, construction, real estate, facilities maintenance and commodities in accordance with State procurement and Departmental procedures.
• Develops contracts, contract modifications, contract renewals and advertisement requirements.
• Manages the advertisement of procurement opportunities, solicits bids and proposals from potential Contractors, conducts and records pre-bid or pre-proposal conferences and conducts site visits.
• Determines basis for evaluation criteria and contract awards;
  Oversees the evaluation process and executes contract award.
• Negotiates the most favorable prices, terms and conditions for non-competitive, sole-source and emergency procurements.
• Researches materials and provides testimony regarding Board of Public Works items and prepares documents/submits for BPW contract approval. Confers with supervisor and Assistant Attorney General's Office regarding bid or proposal irregularities, contract disputes, protests, vendor compliance or appeals and Public Information Act requests.
• Evaluates Contractor's performance against terms and conditions of contract (including MBE compliance) with the Business Liaison and recommends corrective actions such as application of damages, withholding of payment and termination of contract.
• Maintains procurement file (documentation) per COMAR Title 21 and in accordance with departmental record retention policy.
• Performs required State FMIS tasks necessary for procurement.
• Ensures that State purchasing card purchases comply with Procurement Regulations.
• Reconciles monthly purchasing card statements utilizing the Corporate Purchasing Card (CPC) program.
• Performs procurement regulation, policy and best practices workshops with Program staff annually at a minimum.
• Provides advice and guidance to paraprofessional support staff and program staff.
• Provides excellent customer service that conforms with State practices and policies.

Experience:

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.

Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute…