TxDOT's Maritime Division is looking for a Contract Specialist III, IV located at 6230 Stassney Ln.. Austin, TX.

We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

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 flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, employee wellness program, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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)

Performs 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 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:

Contract Specialist III

• Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
• Assists with contract negotiations.
• Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting
  rules, regulations and procedures.
• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes
  solutions.
• Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions,
  financial/statistical graphs and/or 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 questions, provides assistance
  and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions.
• Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Contract Specialist IV - Performs all of the above plus

• Acts as a consultant and provides technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs;
  researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
• Analyzes, interprets legislation, statutes, federal regulations and coordinates the development of policies and
  procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
• Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with
  certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and
  provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports.
• 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.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

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. (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.

Contract Specialist IV

4 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

Cert TX Contract Mgr (CTCM)
Cert TX Contract Dev (CTCD)

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Contract record-keeping
• Contract billing procedures

Considerable knowledge of

• Contract development and oversight
• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Contract administration/management systems

Expert skill in

• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
  meeting notes, record keeping and records management

Proficient skill in

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents
  for clarity and consistency

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 tool
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• 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

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

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

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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