Contract Specialist III, IV, V - Civil Rights Division

at  Texas Department of Transportation

Contract Specialist III, IV, V - Civil Rights Division - (2402607)
Position Information
Are you passionate about contracts, research, and program planning? TxDOT’s Civil Rights Division is looking for a contract specialist to help support our program goals. This individual will work with division program managers and other contracts team members to support the planning of upcoming contracts and purchase orders, problem-solve when necessary, and work with other Business Operations team members to process invoices and receipts. The ideal candidate is eager to learn about our programs and the agency and enjoys a challenge.
The Civil Rights Division is a diverse group of individuals that offers flexibility in working styles. Our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary: 48,158.00 Maximum Salary: 101,556.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40
Location Flexibility: Hybrid Location Flexibility Details: Employees are required to work in-office a minimum of one day per week. Bi-monthly in-person staff meetings are also required.
Benefits and Perks

At 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)
Position Description
Performs advanced contract duties in direct support of the division’s programs including evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with other agency employees and division administration. 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.

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.
(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) 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) - Required
• Cert TX Contract Dev (CTCD) - Preferred

CONSIDERABLE OR EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF

• Contract development and oversight
• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Contract writing and specifications
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Contract record-keeping
• Contract billing procedures
• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards

PROFICIENT OR EXPERT SKILL IN

• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• 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
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Analyzing business, technical and managerial problems and developing, recommending and implementing effective solutions.
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with other.
• Monitoring contracts and procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

THE 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