Texas
TCEQ Contract Specialist III (TCEQ Office of Water Employees Only)
Texas, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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.
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 Supply Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Oversee, manage and participate in the administration, development, and management of assigned contracts. Promote effective use of state and federal resources. Review contract deliverables and invoices. Evaluate compliance and monitor contractor performance with state and federal rules, regulations, contract or grant documents. Lead or participate in contract‑related quality assurance and control activities, internal and external audits, and risk assessments. Monitor overall contractor performance to ensure contractual deadlines are met and deliverables are on schedule. Complete other types of purchases for the Division.
Serve as the Division’s contractual representative for assigned procurement projects. Coordinate, plan, initiate, and execute procurements at various levels of completion. Monitor the progress and schedule of procurements. Communicate with end users, stakeholders, management, and other parties. Provide guidance and direction to assigned procurement teams to ensure end user goals and objectives are met. Identify potential risks and difficulties in the procurement and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
Work with the Grant Manager and Division Budget Liaison to determine funding sources for Division contractual activities. Provide technical consultation on contract items and assist with budget requests. Assist with the development, management, and monitoring of the division’s contract budget. Review contract expenditure data and make projections to ensure funds are used appropriately.
Develop and maintain guidance documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials for contract processes. Interpret data to identify problems and areas needing contractual changes. Assist in developing strategies for new procurements, contractual controls, or business processes. Conduct training on contract processes, review these processes for effectiveness, and identify issues impacting efficiency. Evaluate Division functions to determine the need for additional contracts and make recommendations to management.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience developing purchase/contract related scope of work or working with others to develop them.
Experience as a purchaser and/or contract specialist or similar.
Experience managing or leading projects.
Experience gathering and documenting project or business requirements.
Experience in a position that required the interpretation of policies, procedures, and/or regulations.
Experience in a position that required coordinating, procuring, negotiating, and/or managing contracts or purchases.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 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.
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.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Contract Specialist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Contract Specialist III series.
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 Austin Water Supply 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 any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239‑0102.
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.
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Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
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 Supply Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Oversee, manage and participate in the administration, development, and management of assigned contracts. Promote effective use of state and federal resources. Review contract deliverables and invoices. Evaluate compliance and monitor contractor performance with state and federal rules, regulations, contract or grant documents. Lead or participate in contract‑related quality assurance and control activities, internal and external audits, and risk assessments. Monitor overall contractor performance to ensure contractual deadlines are met and deliverables are on schedule. Complete other types of purchases for the Division.
Serve as the Division’s contractual representative for assigned procurement projects. Coordinate, plan, initiate, and execute procurements at various levels of completion. Monitor the progress and schedule of procurements. Communicate with end users, stakeholders, management, and other parties. Provide guidance and direction to assigned procurement teams to ensure end user goals and objectives are met. Identify potential risks and difficulties in the procurement and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
Work with the Grant Manager and Division Budget Liaison to determine funding sources for Division contractual activities. Provide technical consultation on contract items and assist with budget requests. Assist with the development, management, and monitoring of the division’s contract budget. Review contract expenditure data and make projections to ensure funds are used appropriately.
Develop and maintain guidance documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials for contract processes. Interpret data to identify problems and areas needing contractual changes. Assist in developing strategies for new procurements, contractual controls, or business processes. Conduct training on contract processes, review these processes for effectiveness, and identify issues impacting efficiency. Evaluate Division functions to determine the need for additional contracts and make recommendations to management.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience developing purchase/contract related scope of work or working with others to develop them.
Experience as a purchaser and/or contract specialist or similar.
Experience managing or leading projects.
Experience gathering and documenting project or business requirements.
Experience in a position that required the interpretation of policies, procedures, and/or regulations.
Experience in a position that required coordinating, procuring, negotiating, and/or managing contracts or purchases.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 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.
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.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Contract Specialist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Contract Specialist III series.
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 Austin Water Supply 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 any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239‑0102.
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.
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