Contract Specialist III - Water Quality & Grants

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 457 plans

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

FSA option

Paid holidays

Professional development

Longevity pay

Wellness program

Onsite Nurse Practitioner

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to support the Water Quality Planning Division. You will review contracts, invoices, and track payments, while developing complex solicitations and amendments in collaboration with Legal and Finance teams.

You will also maintain CAPPS records, liaise with providers, train junior staff, and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance and successful contract administration.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus one year of full-time experience in contracting or purchasing.
• OR Five years of full-time experience in contracting or purchasing.
• Must obtain the Texas Contract Manager Certification (CTCM) within twelve (12) months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract management support for the Water Quality Planning (WQP) Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Review and monitor invoices for contracts; check for accuracy, completeness and compliance; resolve discrepancies; assist the budget analyst with tracking encumbrances and payments in CAPPS.
• Develop highly complex solicitations, contracts and amendments; liaise with Office of Legal Services, Financial Administration Division, and other TCEQ divisions on contracts and grants.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets and enter information into CAPPS for contracts and grants; ensure information is up-to-date and produce documents and reports.
• Serve as a liaison with contract providers; coordinate and facilitate contract-related meetings; train junior staff and provide complex technical assistance.

Skills

Contract management

Invoice review

Budget tracking

CAPPS system

Education

Bachelor's degree

CTCM certification (within 12 months)

Tools

CAPPS

Job description

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to support the Water Quality Planning Division. You will review contracts, invoices, and track payments, while developing complex solicitations and amendments in collaboration with Legal and Finance teams.

You will also maintain CAPPS records, liaise with providers, train junior staff, and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance and successful contract administration.