Job Description

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

Join TCEQ's strategic and efficient Water Quality Planning team! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.

TELEWORK

This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ's Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas' water resources.

This position is a member of our Water Quality Planning Division.

See details about what we do.



Qualifications:

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing umbrella contracts, state/corporation contracts, work orders, and/or contractual amendments.
• Experience with State of Texas contract procedures and policies.
• Experience communicating with vendors, and/or assisting vendors with contract language interpretation
• Experience reviewing/rejecting invoices.
• Experience using Centralized Accounting and Payroll/ Personnel System (CAPPs) and using Microsoft Excel data entry, reports, and data manipulation.

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

• Coordinate and serve as a liaison with other agency staff (Office of Legal Services, Financial Administration Division, and other TCEQ Divisions) on the development of contracts and grants, including amendments, changes, and modifications.
• Develop and maintain contract and grant tracking spreadsheets/databases for reporting to upper management. Oversee the contract billing process and resolve discrepancies by defining causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Resolve audit exceptions by defining causes of errors and recommending appropriate dispositions. Coordinate the risk assessment process for contract monitoring and planning.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures. Assist with the development of WQP contract and grant administration policies and procedure.
• Train junior staff and provides technical assistance to Water Quality Planning Project Managers on contract and grant procedure.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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

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 as required above.

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.

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 pay 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.