Position Information 

TxDOT’s Travel Information Division is looking for a Contract Specialist IV or V.  Please apply online here: https://fa009.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2201083 

We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

 Salary Range:
$ 60,000.00 – $80,000

Work Location & Details

Travel: Yes, up to 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job  

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)

 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 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.

Essential Duties:

Contract Specialist IV

• Analyzes, interprets legislation, statutes, federal regulations and coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
• Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports.
• Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.
• Executes agreements and contracts.
• 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.
• 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.
• Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.

Contract Specialist V:

• Analyzes, interprets legislation, statutes, federal regulations and coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
• Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares highly complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports.
• Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.
• Executes agreements and contracts.
• 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.
• 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.
• Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Contract Specialist IV

Experience: 4 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.

Contract Specialist V

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Contract Specialist IV and V

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CTCM Certification
• CTPM Certification
• CTCD Certification

Competencies:

Contract Specialist IV

• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Contract writing and specifications
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Analyzing business, technical and managerial problems and developing, recommending and implementing effective solutions
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Developing and giving presentations

Contract Specialist V

• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Contract writing and specifications
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Analyzing business, technical and managerial problems and developing, recommending and implementing effective solutions
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Developing and giving presentations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Contract Specialist IV and V

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• 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)

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

Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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 Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information