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The primary purpose of this position is to ensure appropriate and consistent application of COMAR Title 21 Procurement Regulations and DHS Procurement Policy and Procedures are followed to implement programs and services. Develops the budget and implements local procedures to comply with federal and state policies.

• Directs procurement operations (purchase of supplies and equipment, solicit and receive vendors’ bids and prepares contact with vendors) in order to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the agency.

• Develops the budget, conjointly with the Director, in order to secure fiscal year funding by analyzing prior year expenditures and projecting modified expenditures; monitors budget throughout the Fiscal Year in order to make appropriate purchases.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

One year of experience in Budget Development or Analysis.

One year of experience in Procurement Transactions.

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.

Please 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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS