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Form of workExempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; full benefits.
This position will primarily handle the procurement of services related to vertical or horizontal construction and architectural/engineering (A/E) services. Duties will include, but are not limited to, writing specifications, handling formal solicitations, determining contract awards, and leading agencies through the procurement of contractors. NOTE: This position works in an office-setting, and does not require on-site fieldwork. Direction may be given to professional, paraprofessional and office support staff; supervision is received from the Office of Procurement & Contracting
The Office of Procurement & Contracting is a customer service office that relies on teamwork and mastery of the Procurement Code in order to effectively and efficiently lead agencies through the purchase of their requirements. While mostly a self-starting, autonomous position, this position also works in a team mentality with the rest of the Procurement & Contracting team. Although the candidate will have ample experience in the field of construction procurement, this position will have a series of mentors for support through the probation period. Flexible work hours and telework may be available after the probationary period.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan option to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
- 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance benefit
- Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Vesting after 10 years of service
- Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
- Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, etc.
- Work primarily with the Division of Public Works, the Division of Water, Sewer, and Utilities, the Division of Parks & Recreation, or the Division of Solid Waste and Recycling to procure contracts A/E and construction services
- Procure construction-related services, products and equipment utilizing Engineers Joint Contract Document Committee format
- Negotiate contracts as needed; analyze and resolve problems in order to come to acceptable terms and conditions
- Meet with County staff to develop contracting and contract administration strategies, resolve problems with service providers, discuss performance issues with contractors, terminate contracts, etc.
- Develop, recommend and execute effective delivery methodologies for construction projects
- Lead evaluation team meetings comprised of County employees from different agencies
- Utilize an electronic procurement system for transactions and information; research, gather and report data, as required
- Prepare and review construction-related bid documents and authorize release; write and create invitations for bid, requests for proposals, addenda, amendments and change orders; research and develop detailed specifications to encourage open, transparent competition; develop and recommend bid awards and contract renewals
- Conduct pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings and bid openings; conduct consultant debriefings; present information at County Council meetings; represent the Office of Procurement & Contracting at meetings and before various other audiences
- Apprise the Director of market conditions and current developments
- As needed, operate a County vehicle conduct job and reference site visits
- In the absence of the Director, this position may assume duties of that position.
- Perform other related duties as required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Functions section, each employee in this classification may perform the above listed other duties.
The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 5 years of project management work experience, which includes at least 2 years performing construction and A/E procurement duties
- Current professional certification as Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M), Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA), or ability to obtain one of these certifications or registry within 1 year after hire.
- Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
- Knowledge of legal requirements governing public works construction
- Considerable knowledge of purchasing principals, methods and practices
- Knowledge of construction and engineering documents, including "front end" documents
- Ability to effectively read and understand contracting plans/documents.
- Ability to effectively access and utilize the Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, vendors and the general public.
- Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively plan, prepare and present information before varied audiences.
- Master's degree in a related business field
- Government purchasing experience.
- Government construction and A/E experience
- Coursework in nationally recognized public purchasing seminars
- Experience working with automated procurement systems
- Experience writing Requests for Proposals with little to no assistance in determination of specifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
- While in this position, the employee is constantly sitting and making repetitive motions, occasionally walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; rarely crawling, reaching, lifting up to 20 pounds, lifting between 20-50 pounds and driving.
- While in this position, the employee is constantly indoors, occasionally outdoors, walking on uneven ground, work at heights; rarely near machinery and required to wear protective equipment.
- Ability to provide own transportation, as needed.
- Available for varied working hours and workdays as needed to accommodate meetings and other departmental commitments.
- Required certification or registry must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
