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Texas Department of Transportation

Contract Specialist II

Texas Department of Transportation, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Performs 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, division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties

Assists with presentations at local, state and federal levels.

Assists with recommending policy and/or procedure changes.

Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters.

Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports.

Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts.

Assists in developing plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.

Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution.

Assists in receiving payments, preparing deposit vouchers and entering data in an automated information management system.

Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.

Monitors and coordinates with the General Services Division.

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.

Experience : 2 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

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies Considerable knowledge of

Contract writing and specifications

Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications

Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology

Contract development and oversight

Contract record‑keeping

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient skill in

Monitoring contracts and procedures

Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information

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

Maintaining effective working relationships with others

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)

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