Buyer III
Apply NowCompany: Prince George's County, MD
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Description:
Salary: $70,747.00 - $122,784.00 Annually
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 9294
Department: Police Department
Division: OOC FMD ADMN SHOPPER
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date: 4/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come 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 Department is 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
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION
Additional Information
Job Location: 8801 Police Plaza, 5th Fl, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
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 ACCEPTED
Eligibility 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 888-897-7781 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 promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether I possess the minimum qualifications for the position.
02
Select the response that best describes your highest level of completed education?
03
Select the response that best describes your field of study
04
If you selected other for Question #3, please list your field of study.
05
How many years of technical procurement experience do you possess?
06
Please provide a narrative of your level of experience performing procurement responsibilities. Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed, as well as the dates worked. Failure to respond will result in your application being rejected from the hiring process. This experience must also be described in the "WORKHISTORY/EXPERIENCE" section of this application. DO NOT TYPE "SEE RESUME". If no experience, enter "N/A".
07
Please list automated procurement processing systems you are familiar using. If no experience, enter "N/A".
08
Are you a current Police Civilian Employee Association (PCEA) member?
09
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? 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.
Required Question
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 9294
Department: Police Department
Division: OOC FMD ADMN SHOPPER
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date: 4/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come 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 Department is 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.
- Promptly reviews and responds to general inquiries and complaints from vendors/contractors on procurement matters.
- Provides timely written or oral responses as required.
- Performs tasks and duties willingly and cooperatively 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.
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.
- Three (3) years of experience in technical procurement work, including considerable experience with automated procurement processing systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using SAP
- Experience using SPEED
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION
Additional Information
Job 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 ACCEPTED
Eligibility 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 888-897-7781 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 promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether I possess the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Yes
- No
02
Select the response that best describes your highest level of completed education?
- H.S. Diploma/G.E.D
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate/Juris Doctor degree
03
Select the response that best describes your field of study
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Economics
- Retailing
- Distribution
- Other
04
If you selected other for Question #3, please list your field of study.
05
How many years of technical procurement experience do you possess?
- I have no experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 or more years
06
Please provide a narrative of your level of experience performing procurement responsibilities. Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed, as well as the dates worked. Failure to respond will result in your application being rejected from the hiring process. This experience must also be described in the "WORKHISTORY/EXPERIENCE" section of this application. DO NOT TYPE "SEE RESUME". If no experience, enter "N/A".
07
Please list automated procurement processing systems you are familiar using. If no experience, enter "N/A".
08
Are you a current Police Civilian Employee Association (PCEA) member?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? 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.
- Yes
- No
Required Question