What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOT Procurement Officer II position at Maryland Aviation Administration?
Description
(Open Recruitment)
State Highway Administration
DOT Procurement Officer II
Grade 18 (4882) SP#26-15-01
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
RECRUITMENT: The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Procurement and Contract Management is recruiting for a DOT Procurement Officer II in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.
Nature of Work: The DOT Procurement Officer II in the Office of Procurement and Contract Management (OPCM) reports to the Section Chief in whichever section the person is assigned and conducts procurements, from initiation to contract award, under SHA’s delegated authority or subject to review and approval by the Board of Public Works (BPW) or its designated control authorities, including Architectural & Engineering (A&E) services, commodities, construction-related services, maintenance, fixed assets, and information technology.
This position provides technical guidance and assistance for the agency procurement function to all levels across SHA Districts, offices, and maintenance shops statewide. This individual applies established standards for small procurement contracts, examines and evaluates procurement documents, and assists with delivering procurement training. This position assists the Section Chief in conducting emergency procurements and reviews and recommends updates to procurement standards, policies, and procedures.
This position must develop and maintain proficiency in the State’s procurement initiations and contract approval processes using the State's Enhanced Procurement Information Control System (EPICS) and the Advanced Purchasing Inventory Control System (ADPICS) for processing and approving new procurements, invoice payments, change orders, etc.
This position must ensure compliance with all applicable procurement, laws, regulations, and policies, including the Md. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. Div. II; the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); ; the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR); BPW Advisories; policies set by the State’s control authorities, including the Department of General Services Office of State Procurement (DGS OSP), the State Treasurer’s Office, and MDOT Secretary’s Office (TSO); and SHA’s internal policies and procedures.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide .
"The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX Awards for the seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) 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.
Notes
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.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SHA does not discriminate based on 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.
Issue Date: 04/22/2026
(Open Recruitment)
State Highway Administration
DOT Procurement Officer II
Grade 18 (4882) SP#26-15-01
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
RECRUITMENT: The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Procurement and Contract Management is recruiting for a DOT Procurement Officer II in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.
Nature of Work: The DOT Procurement Officer II in the Office of Procurement and Contract Management (OPCM) reports to the Section Chief in whichever section the person is assigned and conducts procurements, from initiation to contract award, under SHA’s delegated authority or subject to review and approval by the Board of Public Works (BPW) or its designated control authorities, including Architectural & Engineering (A&E) services, commodities, construction-related services, maintenance, fixed assets, and information technology.
This position provides technical guidance and assistance for the agency procurement function to all levels across SHA Districts, offices, and maintenance shops statewide. This individual applies established standards for small procurement contracts, examines and evaluates procurement documents, and assists with delivering procurement training. This position assists the Section Chief in conducting emergency procurements and reviews and recommends updates to procurement standards, policies, and procedures.
This position must develop and maintain proficiency in the State’s procurement initiations and contract approval processes using the State's Enhanced Procurement Information Control System (EPICS) and the Advanced Purchasing Inventory Control System (ADPICS) for processing and approving new procurements, invoice payments, change orders, etc.
This position must ensure compliance with all applicable procurement, laws, regulations, and policies, including the Md. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. Div. II; the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); ; the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR); BPW Advisories; policies set by the State’s control authorities, including the Department of General Services Office of State Procurement (DGS OSP), the State Treasurer’s Office, and MDOT Secretary’s Office (TSO); and SHA’s internal policies and procedures.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide .
"The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX Awards for the seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) 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.
Notes
- Candidates may substitute professional contract management or procurement experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
- Candidates may substitute certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager from the Institute for Supply Management/National Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association; Certified Public Procurement Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. or National Association of State Procurement Officials) for the required education.
- 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.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Contracting, Industrial Management or logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the procurement or financial management fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
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.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SHA does not discriminate based on 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.
Issue Date: 04/22/2026