Contract Specialist IV or V LOOKING FOR Contract Specialist IV or V JOB AT Houston, TX

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TxDOT’s Hydraulics Office is looking for a Contract Specialist IV or V based in Houston, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 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 telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation.

Work Location: 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007

Minimum Monthly Salary

Contract Specialist IV: (B21) $4,023.16/mo

Contract Specialist V: (B23) $4,598.66/mo

Maximum Monthly Salary

Contract Specialist IV: (B21) $6,579.41/mo

Contract Specialist V: (B23) $7,532.75/mo

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 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:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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 IV

Performs advanced contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and 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 V

Performs highly advanced contract duties in direct support of agency transportation-related programs for a division or a Metropolitan District to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and 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

The essential duties for this job include:

• Coordinates, reviews, processes and monitors third party advanced funding agreements and supplemental agreements.
• Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports.
• Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• Executes agreements and contracts.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
• Reviews, coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Contract Specialist V

The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following:

• Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Contract Specialist IV and V

• 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

Contract Specialist IV

The required competencies for this job include:

• Communicate effectively
• Contract development and oversight
• Contract writing and specifications
• Contract administration/management systems
• Contract record-keeping
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Monitoring contracts and procedures

Contract Specialist V

The required competencies for this job include those listed above and the following:

• Contract record-keeping
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Contract Specialist IV and V

This job requires the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field

Contract Specialist IV

This job requires the following:

• 4 years in in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Contract Specialist V

This job requires the following:

• 5 years in in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

• Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent
• No supervisory experience required.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.

The following Licenses and Certifications are required for this job:

• Safety Impact Certificate**
• Valid Driver’s License at Time of Application

** Safety Impact certifications are not required at the time of application. As required, the Safety Impact certification will be issued by TxDOT at the time of hire.

Other Conditions:

• If this position is determined to be Safety Impact by responsibilities, it will be subject to random drug testing.

Conditions for this Position: Standards of Employment

• Must pass drug test prior to employment for commercial driver, safety impact and vessel crewmember positions. Commercial drivers, safety impact employees and vessel crewmembers will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employees and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to report for duty within 1 hour of notification in a 24-hour basis.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.

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