Overview
Job Description - Contract Specialist V- PEPS (2600288) Job Description Contract Specialist V- PEPS - ( 2600288 ) Position Information: If you’re an amazing Contract Specialist who wants to build a career with the Texas Department of Transportation, then keep reading. Ideal candidate is experienced in developing state agency contracts, working with others as a team or independently, able to think logically, flexible, open and able to adjust to change and challenges when necessary.
Salary
Minimum Salary: 65,104.00 Maximum Salary: 106,634.00 Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Location and Travel
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744 Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. 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)
Responsibilities
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 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. Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares highly complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports. Monitors contractors\' insurance certificates May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions, presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage. Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements. In a division: Administers a statewide contract program to include reviewing proposals/work orders, issuing work orders, monitoring dollars allocated and spent under 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.
Experience
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. Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications. Contract development and oversight. Contract administration/management systems. Applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others. Analyzing business, technical, and managerial problems and developing, recommending, and implementing effective solutions. 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. Prioritizing and organizing work assignments. Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Physical Requirements
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Lift up to 10lbs at a time for standard office supplies.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Equal Opportunity
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Job Description - Contract Specialist V- PEPS (2600288) Job Description Contract Specialist V- PEPS - ( 2600288 ) Position Information: If you’re an amazing Contract Specialist who wants to build a career with the Texas Department of Transportation, then keep reading. Ideal candidate is experienced in developing state agency contracts, working with others as a team or independently, able to think logically, flexible, open and able to adjust to change and challenges when necessary.
Salary
Minimum Salary: 65,104.00 Maximum Salary: 106,634.00 Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Location and Travel
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744 Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. 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)
Responsibilities
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 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. Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares highly complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports. Monitors contractors\' insurance certificates May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions, presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage. Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements. In a division: Administers a statewide contract program to include reviewing proposals/work orders, issuing work orders, monitoring dollars allocated and spent under 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.
Experience
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. Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications. Contract development and oversight. Contract administration/management systems. Applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others. Analyzing business, technical, and managerial problems and developing, recommending, and implementing effective solutions. 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. Prioritizing and organizing work assignments. Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Physical Requirements
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Lift up to 10lbs at a time for standard office supplies.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Equal Opportunity
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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