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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.
The Prince George’s County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Contract Management Specialist, (Procurement Officer 2A) grade A21 position, in the Contracts and Procurement Division.
About the Position
This is full-performance professional work responsible for moderately complex procurement work which involves maintenance and administration of agency procurement portfolios for operating products and services. The employee at this level is proficient in implementing procurement services; arranging the sequence of work; obtaining data, materials and other information; selecting the appropriate method or approach in accordance with policies, training, accepted practices, and comparing alternate paths for optimization in product/service delivery. The work requires the ability to resolve problems and work efficiently with departments, vendors and other suppliers. An incumbent in this class applies a professional knowledge of procurement methods, principles and practices. Contacts are with department/agency personnel, officials at various levels of government, purchasing associations and organizations, and businesses/suppliers to provide advice and consultation, clarify technical data, resolve requirements having legal implications or fiscal issues and other compliance matters, and coordinate purchasing/contractual requirements with departments. Incumbents exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in addressing and completing the assigned duties. This class of work entails some public service assistance, presentations, and training to vendors on how to do business, especially with new vendors. Work is performed under the authorization of the County Purchasing Agent and general supervision of the agency executive staff or higher-level Procurement Officer or other designated supervisor.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.