Maintenance Contract Specialist I, II, or III - Maintenance Division

Interested in building a career in contract management? TxDOT's Maintenance Division is seeking a contract specialist to assist in various aspects of contract oversight: preparing contracts for bid, reviewing contract data, and working with statewide partners to improve processes. In this role, the ideal candidate will be familiar with maintenance activities and have experience in monitoring vendor contracts & performance.

Position Title	Salary Grade / Pay Range
Contract Specialist I	B16: $50,000 - $61,130
Contract Specialist II	B18: $45,521 - $71,055
Contract Specialist IIII	B20: $51,158 - $75,000

This position is for Contract Specialist I, II or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Interested in building a career in contract management? TxDOT's Maintenance Division is seeking a contract specialist to assist in various aspects of contract oversight: preparing contracts for bid, reviewing contract data, and working with statewide partners to improve processes. In this role, the ideal candidate will be familiar with maintenance activities and have experience in monitoring vendor contracts & performance.

Position Title	Salary Grade / Pay Range
Contract Specialist I	B16: $50,000 - $61,130
Contract Specialist II	B18: $45,521 - $71,055
Contract Specialist IIII	B20: $51,158 - $75,000

This position is for Contract Specialist I, II or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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)

Performs contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Contract Specialist I

• Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, and statistics on maintenance contracts; writes routine and unique correspondence
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Contract Specialist II

All of the above and

• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions for both statewide lettings and district local lettings.
• Reviews and assists in approval and execution of state use program and emergency contracts.

Contract Specialist III

All of the above and

• Assists with presentations at local, state and federal levels.
• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
• Assists districts with local letting reviews and provides training to districts on contract administration functions

Performs contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Contract Specialist I

• Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, and statistics on maintenance contracts; writes routine and unique correspondence
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Contract Specialist II

All of the above and

• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions for both statewide lettings and district local lettings.
• Reviews and assists in approval and execution of state use program and emergency contracts.

Contract Specialist III

All of the above and

• Assists with presentations at local, state and federal levels.
• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
• Assists districts with local letting reviews and provides training to districts on contract administration functions

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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Contract Specialist I: 1 year in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Contract Specialist II: 2 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Contract Specialist III: 3 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.

Competencies:

Contract Specialist I

• Contract development and oversight
• Contract administration/management systems

Contract Specialist II

All of the above and:

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Communicate effectively
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Contract Specialist III

All of the above and:

• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices, and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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)

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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Contract Specialist I: 1 year in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Contract Specialist II: 2 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Contract Specialist III: 3 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.

Competencies:

Contract Specialist I

• Contract development and oversight
• Contract administration/management systems

Contract Specialist II

All of the above and:

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Communicate effectively
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Contract Specialist III

All of the above and:

• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices, and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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)

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

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

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 Action of 1990.

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

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 Action of 1990.

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