THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 03/08/2024

CLOSING DATE: 06/08/2024 AT 12:00AM MIDNIGHT

SALARY: $$96,168.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The Baltimore City Department of Finance (DOF) is currently seeking an experienced Procurement and Contracting Operations Manager who possesses strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Operations Manager I encompass managerial work related to the administration of departmental policy and overseeing or coordinating agency operations. Employees engaged in overseeing or coordinating agency operations are responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, administering and supervising the interpretation and application of agency policies, directives and procedures designed to accomplish the mission of the agency. Work of this class will involve supervising professional and technical support workers.

This position manages the entire procurement operations of the Bureau of Procurement. The Operations Manager I serve in a management and leadership role in the Bureau of Procurement. This position plays a key role in contributing to the development and achievements relating to Bureau of Procurement Strategic Planning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE : 10 years of procurement experience to include 5 years of supervisory experience.

OR

NOTES(EQUIVALENCIES): A master's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field from an accredited college or university; 8 years of progressively increasing responsibilities; 4 years of experience managing homogeneous functions.

OR

Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law; 5 years of procurement experience; 5 years of supervisory experience.

OR

CPPO designation and five years of experience within the previous ten years to include 3 years of supervisory experience. A minimum of 50% of the required years of experience must be in government or public sector.

Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of public procurement.
Knowledge of public procurement practices, laws, regulations and policies.
Knowledge of English usage, grammar and writing techniques.
Skill in negotiating commodity and service specifications and contracts.
Skill in writing specialized and complex commodity and service specifications and contracts.
Skill in resolving commodity and service specification and contract disputes.
Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
Ability to analyze complex and highly technical equipment, service and supply requests.
Ability to locate sources of supply and to obtain competitive bids.
Ability to effectively present complex ideas orally and in writing and to review and to correct the writing of others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and contractors, City agency personnel, associates and the general public.
Ability to prepare technical contracting and purchasing documents and managerial reports.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally.
Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

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Procurement & Contracting Operations Manager, Operations Manager I - Department of Finance