TCEQ - Contract Specialist III

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Contract management

Invoice review

Budget tracking

CAPPS system

Formation

Bachelor's degree

CTCM certification (within 12 months)

Outils

CAPPS

Description du poste

Job Description

Are you an experienced Contract Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.

Note: To determine qualifications, TCEQ job postings require fully completed applications with a detailed job history. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. See below for more details.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ's Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas' water resources. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Water Quality Planning Division.

Here's What You'll Be Doing

• Provide contract management support for the Water Quality Planning (WQP) Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Review and and monitor invoices for contracts; checking for accuracy, completeness and compliance. Resolve discrepancies by defining causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions. Assist the budget analyst with tracking encumbrances and payments in the state accounting system.
• Develop highly complex solicitations, contracts and amendments and serve as a liaison with other agency staff (Office of Legal Services, Financial Administration Division, and other TCEQ Divisions) on the development of contracts and grants, including amendments, changes, and modifications.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets and enter information into CAPPS for contracts and grants. Ensure information is accurate and up-to-date and produce documents and reports.
• Serve as a liaison with contract providers including coordinating and facilitating contract-related meetings. Train junior staff and provide highly complex technical assistance and guidance.

Required Education & Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus one year of fulltime experience in contracting or purchasing.

OR

Five years of full-time experience in contracting or purchasing.

Note: Must obtain the Texas Contract Manager Certification (CTCM) within twelve (12) months of hire date.

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK

See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Water Quality Planning Division.

Benefits

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
• Work-Life Balance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at [phone].

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under `Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.