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Maryland Department of Transportation Director of Procurement (DOT Executive VI) in Baltimore City, Maryland
Director of Procurement (DOT Executive VI)
Salary
$102,170.00 - $171,409.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
8033-MTA-0524-DOP
Department
Maryland Transit Administration
Opening Date
05/20/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Description
Maryland Transit Administration
Director of Procurement (DOT Executive VI)
Office of Procurement
Executive Service – Grade 25
“Open Until Filled”
This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.
DESCRIPTION
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking applicants to fill the position of Director, Office of Procurement. This position is responsible for all procurement functions and inventory management controls within the MTA. This position supports every organization and transit modal within the MTA. The Procurement Division is made up of 3 functional areas: Contracts, Purchasing, and Materials Management Analysis. In Contracts, the Director is responsible for developing and procuring highly complex/multi-phase transportation related contracts, from initiation to award. Purchasing performs procurements of material, equipment, services, and all items identified in the approved MTA Parts Inventory. These two offices have total responsibility for procuring all transit related material and services required to support all Capital and Operations spending. As such, the Director needs to be fluent in COMAR, FAR, and other applicable statutes, regulations, Board of Public Works (BPW) Advisories, and MDOT policies. The third section is Materials Management Analysis, where the Director is responsible for setting, maintaining, and adjusting the appropriate inventory levels necessary to meet the needs of the MTA operational transit modals. The Director manages and oversees the efforts of 35 staff, including two Deputy Directors, six Procurement Managers, and 27 other Procurement and Materials Management Professionals.
This vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of procurement experience which included ensuring appropriate and consistent statewide interpretation of and compliance with State or federal procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures; experience with advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating evaluation committees, conducting vendor briefings and monitoring contract performance. At least five (5) years of this experience should have been in a supervisory and/or managerial capacity.
The ideal candidate should possess an in-depth knowledge of Maryland State Procurement Laws and regulations, in addition to strong management, organizational, and communication skills!
Notes:
- U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
Licenses & Certifications
N/A
Additional Information
TO APPLY:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.
Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd . Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
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/ ).
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
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The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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.
MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA 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 or any other protected status.
Issue Date: 5/20/2024
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.
Agency
Maryland Department of Transportation
Address
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Phone
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Website
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