AGENCY BUYER (ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n�\r\nWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.\r\n\r\n�\r\nWe aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.�\r\n

GRADE

STD0011\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

ST. MARY'S COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES\r\nPROCUREMENT DIVISION\r\n23110 LEONARD HALL DRIVE�\r\nLEONARDTOWN, MD 20650\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide support for agency operations and to help the agency meet its overall mission. The duties include supply ordering and distribution; maintaining supply room; utilizing Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) to procure goods and services; monitoring and maintaining agency vehicles; managing office equipment; facility repair reporting and follow-up; preparing financial reports, etc.�\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Ensure proper maintenance and repair of fleet.\r\n Procure the agency's supply, material and equipment.\r\n Assist with facility issues.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: One year of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications.\r\nSix months experience ordering, receiving, moving and lifting office supplies and equipment.\r\nSix months experience troubleshooting facility-related issues and/or equipment difficulties.\r\nSix months experience coordinating and managing maintenance on vehicles or equipment.\r\nSix months experience with computer programs like Google Application and Microsoft Suites.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates may be responsible for providing their own transportation�as needed to access meetings, remote locations, and job destinations as assigned.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.�\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.� You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.� Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\n\r\nThe online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.\r\nOr email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.�\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nDo not submit unsolicited documentation.\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.�\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n