Contract Specialist IV/ V - Support Services Div.
Austin, TX, United States2d ago
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The TxDOT Support Services Division is looking for a driven, detail‑oriented Contract Specialist to join our team! You'll take the lead on managing a statewide lettings. This position will also oversee a portfolio of Facilities Planning and Maintenance contracts that keep our buildings and infrastructure running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy work that directly supports the division, this role is for you.
- Contract Specialist IV: B22 $57,614 to $93,138
- Contract Specialist V: B24 $65,104 to $106,634
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 flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Work location: 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744
The TxDOT Support Services Division is looking for a driven, detail‑oriented Contract Specialist to join our team! You'll take the lead on managing a statewide lettings. This position will also oversee a portfolio of Facilities Planning and Maintenance contracts that keep our buildings and infrastructure running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy work that directly supports the division, this role is for you.
- Contract Specialist IV: B22 $57,614 to $93,138
- Contract Specialist V: B24 $65,104 to $106,634
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 flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Work location: 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744
Stassney Hq - Main (SHQMAIN)
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin, 78744
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)
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)
Contract Specialist IV
Salary Group B22-$57,614-$93,138
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.
Contract Specialist V
Salary Group B24-$65,104-$106,634
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.
Essential Duties:
Contract Specialist IV
Acts as a consultant and provides technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs; researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
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.
Assists in developing plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.
Assists in monitoring contractors' insurance certificates.
Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution.
Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
Composes and transmits conditional award notices.
Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.
Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
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.
Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
Prepares bid proposals including researching previous contracts, writing specifications, advertising notice to bid; contacting bid list contractors; scheduling and conducting pre-construction/pre-bidding conferences and public bid openings.
Prepares cost analysis studies for 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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Contract Specialist V
All of the above, and:
Develops plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.
Monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies; recommends cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.
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.
Acts as a consultant and provides technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs; researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
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