Contract Specialist III, IV or V - Contract Services Division
Texas Department of Transportation Austin, TX
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Contract Specialist IIIPerforms highly complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Contract Specialist IVPerforms advanced contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Contract Specialist VPerforms highly advanced contract duties in direct support of agency transportation-related programs to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
- Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution.
- Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.
- Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution.
- Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinates, reviews, processes and monitors third party advanced funding agreements and supplemental agreements.
- Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
- Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; writes routine and unique correspondence.
- Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Contract Specialist III - 3 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.
Contract Specialist IV - 4 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.
Contract Specialist V - 5 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.
Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cert TX Contract Mgr (CTCM)
- Cert TX Contract Dev (CTCD)
Competencies:Considerable knowledge of
Contract development and oversight
Contract writing and specifications
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Expert skill in
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Proficient skill in
Scheduling work assignments
Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Developing and giving presentations
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Other attributes
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Position InformationTxDOT's Contract Services Division is looking for a Contract Specialist to join our Intergovernmental (IG) Team in Austin, Texas. The IG Team reviews advance funding agreements that fund multi-million dollar highway construction projects. The IG Team also reviews interagency, interlocal, interstate, and federal agreements.
If you want to build an exciting career in contracts, let’s get started! We look forward to hearing from you.
- Contract Specialist III, B20, $65,000 - $77,477
- Contract Specialist IV, B22, $65,000 - $88,703
- Contract Specialist V, B24, $65,000 - $95,000
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Benefits And PerksAt TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
- Low Turnover
- Retirement Pension
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Leave/Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- On the Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
- Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
JobGeneral Servs/Contracts/Purch
ScheduleFull-time
Employee StatusRegular
Job TypeStandard
Job LevelNon-Management
Job PostingMay 1, 2024, 2:26:19 PM
State Job Title/sContract Specialist III/IV/V
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant InformationThe Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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