Are you an experienced Purchaser, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Administrative Services, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide -- the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do
This position is a member of our Information Resources Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Purchase equipment, supplies, and services for IRD; research available suppliers; solicit, evaluate, and recommend awarding of bids; monitor the receipt of goods; and prepare receiving reports. Interpret purchasing policies and procedures and advise IRD staff regarding state and agency purchasing regulations.
• Track division purchases, maintain spreadsheets, databases, files, and documents activity related to each purchase; review invoices to ensure sufficient funding is available and compliance with Prompt Payment Law; and serve as liaison with Financial Administration regarding specific purchases.
• Reconcile division purchases and ensure accuracy of accounting databases such as the Uniform State Accounting System (USAS); prepare procurement form change requests to ensure proper utilization of funds; verify outstanding encumbrances and initiates appropriate methods for correcting errors or liquidating remaining funds; and work with division budget staff to ensure proper and timely use of funds.
• Train IRD staff on the procurement process. Develop training materials. Attend training as is necessary to keep knowledge and skills current.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with procurement in the public sector – local, state, or federal; or private sector.
  
  REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  Graduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus three years of full-time experience in purchasing.
  OR
  Four years of full-time experience in administrative capacity* involving purchasing experience and responsibilities.
  Fifteen semester hours from and accredited college or university may be substituted for each six months of the required experience with a maximum substitution of four years.
  * Administrative capacity is work where primary duties consist of performing administrative tasks of an office, excluding work such as clerical, secretarial, sales, equipment operations, and manual labor.
  
  TRANSCRIPT/ 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.
  
  WORK SCHEDULE
  Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Information Resources Division.
  
  BENEFITS
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
• Work-Life Balance
  
  CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
  TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
  In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
  
  MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
  M.O.S. codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/
  Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.
  
  Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.