Are you interested in being part of a successful team managing and auditing construction contracts? Would you enjoy being part of the process of building and maintaining state highways? If so, apply for this Contract Specialist position in the Laredo Construction Office!

Salary Range for each position level

Contract Specialist III B20, $51,158 - $81,351
Contract Specialist IV B22, $57,614 - $93,138

****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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)

Contract Specialist III

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.

Contract Specialist IV

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:

Contract Specialist III

• Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems.

• Assists with contract negotiations.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

• 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.

• Executes agreements and contracts.

• Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.

• Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts.

• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Contract Specialist IV

• 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.

• Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.

• Executes agreements and contracts.

• Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.

• Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts.

• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.

• 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

Contract Specialist III

Experience 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

Experience 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 Valid US driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Contract Specialist III/IV

• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures

• Contract record-keeping

• Contract billing procedures

• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards

• Contract development and oversight

• Developing and giving presentations

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

• Contract administration/management systems

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• 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 tools

• 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