Position Information

TxDOT's Contract Services Division is looking for a Contract Specialist to join our Intergovernmental (IG) Team in Austin, Texas. The IG Team reviews advance funding agreements that fund multi-million dollar highway construction projects. The IG Team also reviews interagency, interlocal, interstate, and federal agreements.

If you want to build an exciting career in contracts, let's get started! We look forward to hearing from you.

• Contract Specialist III, B20, $65,000 - $77,477
• Contract Specialist IV, B22, $65,000 - $88,703
• Contract Specialist V, B24, $65,000 - $95,000

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.

Benefits and Perks

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)

Position Description

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. 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. 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 to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials. 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:

• Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution.
• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.
• Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution.
• Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates, reviews, processes and monitors third party advanced funding agreements and supplemental agreements.
• Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• 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.
• 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

Experience:

Contract Specialist III - 3 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Contract Specialist IV - 4 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Contract Specialist V - 5 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of

Contract development and oversight

Contract writing and specifications

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Expert skill in

Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area

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

Proficient skill in

Scheduling work assignments

Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency

Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Developing and giving presentations

Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

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 tools
• 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)