DOT Procurement Officer Trainee

Salary

$50,392.00 - $83,807.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

4880-SHA-83-17-SS-07/24

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

07/01/2024

Closing Date

7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Interview And Hire Announcement

State Highway Administration

Grade 14 (4880) SP#24-83-17

DOT Procurement Officer Trainee

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd)

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) District 3 is currently recruiting for aDOT Procurement Officer Trainee located in Montgomery County. This is an interview and hire position that is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below.

This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland for SHA.

If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).

Nature of Work: The main purpose of this position is to develop the skills to handle all small procurement (less than $50,000) for the office needs of District 3- including but not limited to, soliciting, evaluation, awarding and administering supply and service contracts according to COMAR Title 21 – Subtitle 05 – Chapter 07 – Small Procurement Regulations. SHA procurement regulations require adequate separation of duties to be established between the purchasing and receiving functions. This position will function at the entry level of work in procurement within District 3.

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 a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fourth consecutive year."

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None.

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 administrative or professional work experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

3. 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.

4. 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 education.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

Candidate must pass SHA Level I Small Procurement Training Certification within 6 months.

Additional Information

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 (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/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.

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.

Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Issue Date: 07/01/2024

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?

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  Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?

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