Buyer III

Prince George s County
US - Maryland - Upper Marlboro
November 17, 2024

Salary:
$69,702. 00 - $120,970. 00 Annually

Location :
Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Type:
Probationary FT

Job Number:
08895

Department:
Police Department

Division:
OOC FMD ADMN SHOPPER

Opening Date:
11/13/2024

Closing Date:
11/27/2024 11:
59 PM Eastern

Nature and Variety of WorkCome join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County Police Departmentis currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Buyer III (Procurement Officer 3P), grade P24, in the Fiscal Management Division. About the Position:
This is a senior level professional buyer position responsible for the purchase of a variety of materials, supplies, services, and equipment for the Police Department. This work involves the exercise of independent judgment and initiative as well as a good working knowledge of purchasing practices and principles.

About the AgencyThe Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.

Examples of Work

Coordinates bid preparations, solicitations, awards, and contract extensions with internal customers. The incumbent may obtain written concurrence on actions taken as required.
Provides recommendations for contract award in accordance with procurement law, regulations, procedures, and solicitation requirements.
Initiates and follows through on procurement actions in a manner that will facilitate completion of services within a required timeframe.
Acts as the departmental liaison communicating and negotiating with external customers and contractors to resolve contract disputes and contract enforcement issues.
Processes approved CIP requisitions and change orders; maintains an average requisition turn-around time consistent with production goals.
Monitors contracts to ensure no lapse extension requests and amendments are processed timely so there is no contract lapse.
Reviews and/or develops appropriate written determinations ensuring they are accurate, concise, and consistent with applicable legal guidelines and policies.
Resolves contractor performance and dispute issues in the best interest of the County and drafts performance correspondence to vendor when found out of compliance.
Manages the approval process for all contracts; addresses contract project issues with project manager by attending FOM meetings; acts as liaison between contractor and project manager
Assists internal customers with the development of specifications, and expediting of procurement transactions, as required.
Advises internal customers of procurement laws, regulations, and develops optional courses of action to facilitate meeting customer objectives.
Reviews and responds to general inquiries and complaints from vendors/contractors on procurement matters promptly.
Provides timely written or oral responses as required.
Performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work willingly and cooperatively.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Retailing and Distribution or related field; plus
Three (3) years of experience in technical procurement work, including considerable experience with automated procurement processing systems.

An equivalent combination of education and professional purchasing experience may be substituted.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITIONAdditional InformationJob Location:
8801 Police Plaza, 5th Fl, Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Conditions of Employment:
Upon selection, the candidate must:

Pass a drug screening.
Pass a background investigation.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Accountability Statement:
The incumbent in this position is authorized to carry out those duties and responsibilities in accordance with the established performance standards and is subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above him/her in the Department's chain of command. The incumbent in this position treats all information, administrative or operational, as strictly confidential, not to be disseminated in any form unless expressly authorized.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTEDEligibility to Work:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U. S. , only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at *** or visit their website at dhs. gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a pro.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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