Contract Specialist IV; Pharr District (TP&D Section) at Texas Department of Transportation

Pharr, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Development, Contract Administration, Compliance, Researching, Analyzing, Interpreting Policies, Public Relations, Technical Support, Administrative Support, Problem Resolution, Financial Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Project Management, Communication, Record-Keeping, Monitoring Contracts

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Performs 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 and private entities. 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 Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports. Executes agreements and contracts. Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts. Provides technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers question, provides assistance and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions. Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts. Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations. Sets up expenditure authorizations. 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: 4 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 US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Competencies: Contract development and oversight Contract administration/management systems Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications Contract record-keeping 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 Analyzing and organizing business and technical data Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others 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 Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers 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 IV performs advanced contract duties including developing, analyzing, and monitoring contracts. This role requires extensive interaction with governmental officials and private entities to ensure compliance and resolve issues.