DGS Supplier Diversity Program Supervisor
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 97972 - 152528
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supportsState and local government agencies as well as local non-profit organizationsand the citizens of Maryland by providing facilities management real estateand surplus property services as well as security and law enforcement forState buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilitiesengineering design and construction services almost $1 billion in annualcontract administration and overseeing the State procurement process. Here atDGS we truly Do Great Service Consider joining our team!
This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure ofthe Appointing Authority (at-will).
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as the SBR/MBE/VSBE Liaison andMBE/VSBECompliance Unit Supervisor ensuring DGS meets allstatutoryregulatory and policy requirements for Small Business Reserve(SBR)Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Veteran-owned SmallBusinessEnterprise (VSBE) programs. The role oversees compliancetrackingagency reporting to GOSBA and the Board of Public Works andprovidesguidance training and support to internal staff andexternalstakeholders.
POSITION DUTIES
Supervises the Compliance Unit staff in monitoringand tracking contracts for monthly compliance reporting. Maintains a workingrelationship with MBEs and VSBEs to ensure prime contractor is meetingcontractual obligations and requirements with identified subcontractors.
Utilizes the States Advanced Purchasing andInventory System (ADPICS) portion of the Financial Management InformationSystem (FMIS) and eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) to complete BlanketPurchase Order (BPO) entries and follow up with monthly data/payment entries tomonitor achievements.
Assists with issues of MBE and VSBE non-complianceregarding State laws regulations policies or procedures and providesguidance regarding required corrective actions.
Supervisesthe Compliance Unit staff in the training of Procurement Officers on readingand interpreting the overall content and information provided in requiredbid/proposal submissions to ensure State procurement statutes regulationspolicies and procedures are met and to make proper determinations.
Advises Procurement Officers and Managers on questionablecontent to confirm documentation is acceptable and meets procurementrequirements or if errors or omissions are curable.
Reviews waiver requests to confirm bidders/offerors made agood faith effort in trying to meet participation goals and advises ProcurementOfficers in making a determination.
Provides training regarding SBR MBE and VSBE complianceprograms to DGS OSP staff Executive Branch Agencies Senior ProcurementAdvisory Group (SPAG) meetings and vendors.
Interfaces directly with senior leadership and otherExecutive Branch Agencies to provide expert advice on SBR MBE and VSBEprograms policies and to report on the status of specific initiatives.
Reviews and provides compliance reports toThe Governors Office of Small Minority & Women Business Affairs(GOSBA)or to other State Agenciesas required by legislation. Reviews and approves monthly and annual statisticalreports to ensure accuracy and sufficiency of data; and makes recommendationsfor opportunities to enhance participation from prime contractors.
Special Projects as assigned by the Director of theProcurement Policy Compliance and Reporting Bureau or other DGS OSP SeniorManagement Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) or Deputy CPO.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong preference will be given to applicants whopossess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear andspecific information on your application regardingall qualifications.
Five (5) yearsof experience in procurement contractcompliance or small business programs including supervisory or leadershipexperience.
Demonstratedknowledge of MBE VSBE and SBR programs regulatory compliance and reportingrequirements.
Bachelors degree in business public administrationprocurement or a related field.
Experience conducting training and mentoring staff onprocurement or small business compliance programs.
Knowledge of Maryland State reporting systems ( eMMA) and procurement workflows.
Strong analytical communication andstakeholder engagement skills.
SELECTION PROCESS
It is importantthat you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and educationthat is related to this position. Allinformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closingdate; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-timetemporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week;you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.
Note that forany position requiring a college degree or college credit you will be requiredto submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of theapplication process.
Please noteselected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a Stateand Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.
BENEFITS
The State of Maryland offers a generous benefitspackage that includes:
- Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
- Flexible work schedules and teleworkopportunities for many positions
- Free mass transit in Baltimore &Annapolis
- Generous paid leave that increases withyears of service
- Paid holidays
- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
- Employee & employer contributory pensionplan
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Interestedapplicants should email a resume and cover letter to including DGS Supplier Diversity Program Supervisor inthe subject line.
For questions call our HR Office at .
For more information about DGS please visit: is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Procurement
- Program Management
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- Supplier Management
- HACCP
- As9100
