Procurement Officer II (DOT Procurement Officer II)

Career Service

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Port Administration (MPA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted in this classification.

This position is located at the World Trade Center in Baltimore City.

General Role Description:

MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven procurement professional to join the Office of Procurement. The primary responsibility of this position is to engage in the procurement of transportation equipment (port vessels, rail, etc), services, construction, architectural and engineering consulting services, supplies, information technology, and any other related services which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process.

• Developing procurement solicitations including contract specifications, performance and acceptance standards, payment terms, and contract management elements.
• Reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions and other requests and determining the most appropriate procurement methods to use.
• Developing contract modifications and contract renewals.
• Determining the basis for award and applying evaluation criteria in accordance with State rules and regulations.
• Scheduling, participating in, and conducting discussions and contract negotiations with bidders and offerors.
• Evaluating and making decisions on Minority Business, Veteran-owned Small Business, Small Business Reserve and Small Business Preference matters and coordinating with the Office of Fair Practices.

• Continued training and development is provided by the MPA.
• Tuition reimbursement is available per MPA policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 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.

Selective Qualification:
**Selective Qualification: One (1) year of the required experience must include the professional level of contract management and/or procurement work within federal, state, or local government.

** SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.

1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants MUST list their driver's license number and expiration date on the application.

2. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to gain unescorted access to Maryland Port Administration facilities.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

All applications must be received by 5/6/2025.

Notes:
Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position may choose to be a member of a collective bargaining unit.

For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.

The MPA is not sponsoring new employees in the 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.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MPA 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.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aides and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MR Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TYY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ISSUE DATE: 4/22/25