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Maryland Department of Transportation Team Leader- Procurement and Contract Support (Administrator IV) in Baltimore City, Maryland
Team Leader- Procurement and Contract Support (Administrator IV)
Salary
$73,957.00 - $119,492.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2589-SHA-61.5-06-BD-11/24
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
04/01/2025
Closing Date
4/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
(OPEN RECRUITMENT)
State Highway Administration
Team Leader- Procurement and Contract Support (Administrator IV)
Grade 19 (2589) SP#24-61.5-06
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmdTHE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Environmental Design (OED) is currently recruiting for a Team Leader- Procurement and Contract Support (Administrator IV) 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 only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
Nature of work: This position reports directly the Division Chief of the Program Support Division (PSD) and serves as the team leader for the Procurement and Contract Support Team (PCST) which is responsible for general procurement coordination and oversight of the preparation and advertisement of contract documents. This position supervises a team of contract administrators assisting in the management of all OED PSD Architectural & Engineering (A/E) consultant contracts and provides procurement and financial oversight to OED agreements and small procurement contracts. This position supervises the full range of the A/E contract process from advertisement through contract closeout and provides expertise to OED Project Managers. This position coordinates with other SHA offices/districts, consultant firms, and other state agencies or jurisdictions, as needed regarding tasks assigned to OED Open-End A/E Consultant Contracts. This position implements and oversees the advertisement of OED projects from the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) milestone through bid opening and represents OED on SHA’s specification clearinghouse. The consultant contracts management duties include oversight of invoice review and processing for OED consultant contracts (and other offices as needed). This position also supervises the management and tracking of expenditures on all contracts and fixed assets for the office.
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 fifth consecutive year."
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Selective Qualification: One (1) year of experience in the preparation, review, or submittal of contract and engineering documents.
*This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a selective qualification .
Preferred Qualification:
The ideal candidate should have experience in one or more of the following:
Experience with acquisitions and contract management
Experience in management or acquisition of professional services for local, state, or federal capital improvement projects
Experience in accounting and/or auditing
Advanced skill in interpreting contract language
Experience independently leading and supporting proposal activities including analysis of solicitations and task proposals and ensuring compliance with contract provisions
Excellent written and oral communication skill with a wide range of people at all levels of an organization
Excellent ability to focus and concentrate for prolonged periods
Extensive level of attention to detail
Proficient in various software applications including but not limited to: Adobe Pro; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Notes:
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
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 the 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.
Re-Issue Date: 4/1/2025
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.
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Do you have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate?
Yes
No
02
Do you possess at least six (6) years of administrative or professional work?
Yes
No
03
If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
04
Do you have one (1) year of experience in the preparation, review, or submittal of contract and engineering documents?
Yes
No
05
If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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Employer
Maryland Department of Transportation
Address
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Phone
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Website
http://www.mdot.maryland.gov
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