Contract Specialist II at Texas Department of Transportation

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Writing, Compliance, Policy Development, Legal Matters, Financial Reporting, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Public Relations, Contract Monitoring, Accounting Principles, Document Preparation, Communication Skills, Contract Development, Record-Keeping, Implementation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Performs 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, division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Essential Duties: Assists with presentations at local, state and federal levels. Assists with recommending policy and/or procedure changes. Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters. Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports. Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts. Assists in developing plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements. Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution. Assists in receiving payments, preparing deposit vouchers and entering data in an automated information management system. Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements. Monitors and coordinates with the General Services Division. 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: 2 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: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Competencies: Considerable knowledge of Contract writing and specifications Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology Contract development and oversight Contract record-keeping Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Proficient skill in Monitoring contracts and procedures Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Maintaining effective working relationships with others 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)

Responsibilities

The Contract Specialist II performs complex contract duties including developing, analyzing, and monitoring contracts. They also assist with compliance, legal matters, and the preparation of related documents.