TCEQ - Contract Specialist IV (Federal Grants Section/Remote within Texas)

Job Description

Are you an experienced Contract Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ's strategic and efficient Air Grants Division! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.

TELEWORK

Staff who work in the Austin Metro will work in-office for one day, every other week, for a collaboration day as well as on an as-needed basis.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ's Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas' air quality.

This position is a member of our Air Grants Division.

See details about what we do

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the development of contract documents.
• Experience tracking contract milestones and deliverables.
• Experience providing support, direction, and coordination of contract management activities.
• Experience working with government entities, industry representatives, or private companies to obtain technical information and/or provide technical assistance.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification.
• Experience using Excel and/or database software.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and reviewing data.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...

• Develop, update, and maintain approved grant program contract shells. Coordinate with agency legal and procurements staff on the review and approval of contract shells and other contract-related documents.
• Oversee the execution of contracts and encumbrance of grant funds in Centralized Accounting & Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financial.
• Process technically advanced complex and general contract changes, including drafting amendments and minor change documents. Oversee the amendment approval and execution process.
• Ensure completion in timely, professional, and accurate manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Acts as a subject matter expert for contract changes for the AGD Federal Grants Section.
• Perform quality control review of contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Monitors grantee compliance with the contract deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Review project expenditures for eligibility and compliance with the contract budget. Serves as the liaison to the General Law Division for issues of non-compliance.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of fulltime experience in contracting or purchasing.

OR

• Six years of full-time experience in contracting or purchasing.

Note: Must obtain the Texas Contract Manager Certification (CTCM) within twelve (12) months of hire date.

Transcripts/ 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.

Do you think you are good fit for our team?

We would love to talk to you!

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 pays based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Contract Specialist IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Contract Specialist IV series.

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

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 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.