Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TCEQ - Contract Specialist III
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality . Are you an experienced Contract Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! This position is a member of our Financial Administration Division. You would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide—the business foundation for the whole agency. What you’ll be doing
Provide guidance and support for Agency programs on the development and evaluation of a broad range of contracts for the Financial Administration Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Assist TCEQ program areas on contracting policies and procedures; plan and schedule contracting activities; develop and evaluate a broad range of contracts, solicitations, and amendments; evaluate information supplied by vendors; prepare solicitation and contract documents including specifications/statement of work (SOW), minimum qualifications, evaluation criteria, notices, selection procedures, bid evaluation scoring instruments, and draft agreements; and recommend the cancellation of current contracts or decisions on future contracts. Monitor contracts for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures. Ensure proper and timely review and approval of contract-related documents, documents meet minimum agency standards, and all necessary information and documentation is entered into the agency’s centralized database(s) and reported to required entities. Provide expertise and guidance regarding contracting policies and procedures to agency staff and management; serve as liaison to TCEQ divisions, state and federal agencies, and contract providers. Review pertinent and statutorily-required information concerning contracts and outgoing grants, amendments, and work orders; research and review information concerning solicitations, contracts, grants, amendments, and work orders; coordinate and facilitate procurement-related meetings such as kick-off, pre-proposal conferences, post-award conferences, discussions, and evaluation team briefings; negotiate contracts, contract renewals and amendments, and make recommendations for changes such as contract boilerplates and other contract-related documents. Identify, conduct, and attend professional procurement training or development activities as necessary. Develop and revise contract guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations as required. Assist in evaluating data and recommendations for reporting requirements. Qualifications
Experience developing complex solicitations, contracts, and amendments. Experience with vendor evaluations, tabulations, and vendor negotiations. Experience with training or mentoring the public or co-workers with procurements and contracts. Experience coordinating and/or facilitating meetings. Certification as a Certified Texas Purchaser (CTP), Certified Texas Purchasing Manager (CTPM) and/or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM). Required education and 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 coursework: see instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or valuation 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 Financial Administration 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 years with the state; Wellness program and activities; Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ. Condition of employment
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search and 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. Equal Opportunity
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Join to apply for the
TCEQ - Contract Specialist III
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality . Are you an experienced Contract Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! This position is a member of our Financial Administration Division. You would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide—the business foundation for the whole agency. What you’ll be doing
Provide guidance and support for Agency programs on the development and evaluation of a broad range of contracts for the Financial Administration Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Assist TCEQ program areas on contracting policies and procedures; plan and schedule contracting activities; develop and evaluate a broad range of contracts, solicitations, and amendments; evaluate information supplied by vendors; prepare solicitation and contract documents including specifications/statement of work (SOW), minimum qualifications, evaluation criteria, notices, selection procedures, bid evaluation scoring instruments, and draft agreements; and recommend the cancellation of current contracts or decisions on future contracts. Monitor contracts for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures. Ensure proper and timely review and approval of contract-related documents, documents meet minimum agency standards, and all necessary information and documentation is entered into the agency’s centralized database(s) and reported to required entities. Provide expertise and guidance regarding contracting policies and procedures to agency staff and management; serve as liaison to TCEQ divisions, state and federal agencies, and contract providers. Review pertinent and statutorily-required information concerning contracts and outgoing grants, amendments, and work orders; research and review information concerning solicitations, contracts, grants, amendments, and work orders; coordinate and facilitate procurement-related meetings such as kick-off, pre-proposal conferences, post-award conferences, discussions, and evaluation team briefings; negotiate contracts, contract renewals and amendments, and make recommendations for changes such as contract boilerplates and other contract-related documents. Identify, conduct, and attend professional procurement training or development activities as necessary. Develop and revise contract guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations as required. Assist in evaluating data and recommendations for reporting requirements. Qualifications
Experience developing complex solicitations, contracts, and amendments. Experience with vendor evaluations, tabulations, and vendor negotiations. Experience with training or mentoring the public or co-workers with procurements and contracts. Experience coordinating and/or facilitating meetings. Certification as a Certified Texas Purchaser (CTP), Certified Texas Purchasing Manager (CTPM) and/or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM). Required education and 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 coursework: see instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or valuation 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 Financial Administration 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 years with the state; Wellness program and activities; Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ. Condition of employment
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search and 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. Equal Opportunity
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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