Lead Procurement Review Group Coordinator (Administrator II)

Maryland Department of Transportation
$64,984.00 - $104,954.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Apr 09, 2025
Description (Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Lead Procurement Review Group Coordinator (Administrator II) Grade 17 (2587) SP#25-14-04 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) is currently recruiting for a Lead Procurement Review Group Coordinator (Administrator II) in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitments conducted for this job classification. Nature of Work: The Lead Procurement Review Group Coordinator will lead the daily operation of the SHA Procurement Review Division, which is responsible for the compilation, preparation and oversight of the Procurement Review Group (PRG) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal, MBE sub-goal(s), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VSBE) goal, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, and the MBE/DBE/VSBE Schedule of Participation approvals/denials. The approval process for the Schedule of Project Participation occurs during the contract pre-award and award phases through review and analysis. This position will also respond to waiver requests from prime contractors. The incumbent must have expert knowledge of socio-economic programs. In striving to meet the state of Maryland's MBE goal, applicable sub-goals, VSBE goal, as well as the federal DBE and SBE goals, this position will ensure that all PRG functions are effectively and timely carried out in compliance with COMAR Title 21, CFR 49, Part 26, Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) and MDOT and SHA guidance. On average, SHA annually procures over $1 billion in various procurement categories (construction, construction-related, architectural and engineering, maintenance, service, IT services, IT supplies & equipment). As required under COMAR 21.11.03.09, all procurements over $50,000 must be presented to the Procurement Review Group for applicable goal setting. The project goals must be set in a realistic and achievable manner. 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 sixth consecutive year."* Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work Selective Qualification: Two and a half (2.5) years of experience performing procurement for socioeconomic programs within the public sector. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate should possess the following: Experience working with government contracts, with a focus on compliance, contract management, and socio-economic goal setting Strong written/oral communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Licenses & Certifications None. 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 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 collective 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: 04/09/2025