Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE) Compliance Officer

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

STD0015

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore MD 21215

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position will be to perform the analysis of goal request contract compliance and reporting duties for Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE) and Veterans Small Business Enterprise Program (VSBE) opportunities and the Small Business Reserve Program (SBR) to include the tracking process. The position will perform the actual analysis and research for all programs to evaluate potential participation for small and minority business that falls under the program categories of certification.

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this position is to analyze goalrequests contract compliance and reporting duties for Minority BusinessEnterprise Program (MBE) and Veterans Small Business Enterprise Program (VSBE)opportunities as well as the Small Business Reserve Program (SBR) includingtracking.

The position performs analysis and research for all programs toevaluate potential participation for small and minority businesses that fallunder the program certification documents prepares and is the scribe for the ProcurementReview Group (PRG) meetings. This position has no signatory authority. Receivesdocuments after they have been signed by the Secretary and distributes theexecuted documents to Contract Managers and Procurement Officers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to twoyears of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degreefrom a college or universityfor the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans policies rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

1. One (1) year of experience supporting MBE Leadership withdeveloping and implementing policies procedures and guidelines to facilitateeffective and efficient department-wide socioeconomic programs includingMinority Business Enterprise (MBE) Small Business Reserve (SBR) Veteran-OwnedSmall Business Enterprise (VSBE) and/or Small Business Preference (SBP).

2. Two (2) years of experience working with procurementofficers program managers contractors subcontractors and/or certified MBEfirms to secure service or supply contracts.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient informationon your application to show that you meet the qualifications for thisrecruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must besubmitted by the closing will not consider information submittedafter this candidates will be ranked as Best QualifiedBetter Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment)list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your educationtraining and experience related to the requirements of the position. It isimportant that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication. Please report all experience and education that is related to thisposition.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended . However if you are unable to apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSD-Recruitment Division at .

Tiara Mills

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at or .

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

Required Experience:

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