AGENCY BUYER IV

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GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Western Maryland Hospital Center 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21742

Main Purpose of Job

This position procures equipment, services and supplies through competitive or negotiated procurement processes. This position also prepares and maintains a variety of administrative records and reports. This position will also ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies. Furthermore, this position locates and determines the source of supply for a variety of materials, analyzes bid documents, and literature submitted by bidders to evaluate for compliance within an assigned commodity group. In addition, this position will maintain small procurement delegated authority and will also coordinate the procurement of goods and services over the facility's delegation in coordination with the applicable State procurement authority (i.e., Office of Contract Management and Procurement, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of General Services, Maryland Department of Information Technology, etc.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Four years of experience in receiving, storing, issuing, purchasing and requisitioning supplies, materials, and equipment.

Notes: Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours of education at an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel and Access
• Intermediate experience with FMIS, ADPICS, R*STARS or similar accounting system
• Two years experience with procurement

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to View phone number on us.edajobs.com. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at View phone number on us.edajobs.com.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at View phone number on us.edajobs.com or View email address on us.edajobs.com.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: View phone number on us.edajobs.com or MD TTY Relay Service View phone number on us.edajobs.com.

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 recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.