TCEQ - Contract Specialist III (Remote within Texas)

at  Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

TCEQ - Contract Specialist III (Remote within Texas) (00046178)
Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: RMT Headquarters 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753
Job: Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 1982
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 20
Salary (Pay Basis): 5,044.00 - 5,044.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Nov 8, 2024, 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date: Nov 25, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Description

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED CONTRACT SPECIALIST, READY FOR A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATE AGENCY?

Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Air Grants Division! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with contract or grant administration.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus one year of fulltime experience in contracting or purchasing.

OR

• Five years of full-time experience in contracting or purchasing.

Note: Must obtain the Texas Contract Manager Certification (CTCM) within twelve (12) months of hire date.
Transcripts/ College Hours or Course Work: See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

• Participate in administering highly complex contracts for the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) grants programs, including the drafting of amendments, minor change documents, and associated correspondence. Verify the eligibility of purchases under TERP grant contracts.
• Oversee the amendment approval and execution process. Ensure completion in a timely, professional, and accurate manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain grant contract files to include contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, and other documents in accordance with agency procedures. Answer questions or finds information related to contract terms and conditions for agency staff, grantees, and/or vendors.
• Reconcile database information with contract and fiscal files. Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining approved grant program contract shells. Coordinate with agency legal and procurements staff on the review and approval of contract shells and other contract-related documents.