DOT Procurement Officer

Position

DOT Procurement Officer I, Grade 16 (4881) SP#26-85-09 at State Highway Administration, District 5, Charles County.

The main purpose is to solicit, evaluate, negotiate, award, and administer supply and service contracts for the District 5 maintenance shop in accordance with state procurement laws and regulations, primarily handling small procurements less than $50,000.

• Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, award, and administer supply and service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with COMAR Title 21 Subtitle 05 Chapter 07 Small Procurement Regulations and MDOT procurement regulations.
• Separate purchasing and receiving functions appropriately.
• Procure equipment, services, construction supplies, and information technology through competitive or negotiated processes.
• Provide guidance to support staff as needed.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of contract management or procurement experience including solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and compliance with governmental procurement laws.

Substitution Options:

• Professional contract management or procurement experience can replace education on a 1:1 basis.
• Certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Professional Contracts Manager, Certified Public Procurement Officer, or Certified Professional Public Buyer can replace required education.
• Additional graduate credit hours can be used to substitute missing experience at 30 credit hours per year.
• U.S. Armed Forces commissioned officer experience in contracting, industrial management, logistics, or related fields can substitute for both experience and education on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license in Maryland.
• Availability for 24‑hour emergency call-up with a response time of less than one hour.
• Provide a reachable telephone number.
• Employee will be considered essential.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package including health, leave, 401(k), pension, free transit, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The State Highway Administration is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Applicants must apply online; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

07/09/2026