Administrative Skills, Budget Management, Business Services, Business Support, Contract Management, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Funding, Government, Office Management, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Procedure Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Status Reports, Vendor/Supplier Diversity, Vendor/Supplier Selection
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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.
Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
The Prince George’s County Office of Procurement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Procurement Officer 1G, grade G18, in the Business Services Division.
About the Position
This is entry level professional procurement work to provide supplies, equipment and services required by the assigned department/agency, project, or County Government. Performance of work at this level requires knowledge of procurement methods, principles and practices. Contacts are with various department/agency personnel to clarify technical data, provide and verify information and report status of procurement actions; with Budget Management Analysts to ensure sufficient funding; and with vendors to obtain pricing, delivery, and other procurement-related information. This class of work may entail some public service/assistance, but it is incidental to the primary focus of the work performed. Work is performed under the authorization of the County Purchasing Agent and performance is evaluated by a higher-level Procurement Officer or other designated superior and evaluated in terms of timeliness, technical adequacy and conformance with established procurement procedures. Upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period the entry level Procurement Officer I may be promoted to the Procurement Officer II full performance level.
About the Agency
The Office of Procurement was launched on July 1, 2024, and comprises three main divisions: the Office of Accountability, Business Services, and Office of Administrative Services. These divisions will house critical functions including Contract Compliance, Contract Administration & Procurement, and Supplier Development & Diversity, formerly managed under the Office of Central Services. The Office of Procurement will help foster transparency and efficiency in our procurement process every day while also providing a high impact means to promote equity. Through the new Office of Procurement, small, local, and minority-owned businesses are supported, creating new opportunities for our residents to work in and improve the community where they live.Job Type: Probationary FT
Agency: Office of Procurement
Location: 1400 McCormick Dr, Largo
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