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Texas Department of Transportation

Contract Specialist II or III

Texas Department of Transportation, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102

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Essential Duties – Contract Specialist II

Assists with presentations at local, state and federal levels.

Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports.

Assists in developing plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.

Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution.

Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.

Executes agreements and contracts.

Issues release to work orders.

Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.

Reviews construction field changes and change order notices to determine if funding agreements or supplemental agreements are required.

Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.

Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Duties – Contract Specialist III

Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems.

Assists with contract negotiations.

Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.

Serves as a project leader.

Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and binding contracts/manuals for distribution.

Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.

Coordinates start‑work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.

Executes agreements and contracts.

Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.

Provides technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answering questions, providing assistance and handling complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions.

Reviews construction field changes and change order notices to determine if funding agreements or supplemental agreements are required.

Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications – Contract Specialist II

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.

Experience:

2 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Related graduate‑level education may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.

Minimum Qualifications – Contract Specialist III

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.

Experience:

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 II

Contract writing and specifications

Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications

Contract development and oversight

Contract negotiation, development and management methods

Contract administration/management systems

Contract record‑keeping

Contract billing procedures

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Monitoring contracts and procedures

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Developing and giving presentations

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Competencies – Contract Specialist III

Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications

Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures

Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology

Contract record‑keeping

Contract billing procedures

Contract development and oversight

Contract negotiation, development and management methods

Contract writing and specifications

Contract administration/management systems

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

Developing and giving presentations

Conditions of Employment

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Required to work weekends and holidays.

Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.

Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Employee may be contacted during off‑duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions within one hour.

May be asked to work emergencies due to bad weather.

Position Information Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! TxDOT’s Fort Worth District's Saginaw Maintenance office is looking for a Contract Specialist II or III to join their team.

TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits.

Work Location 508 Blue Mound Road Saginaw, TX 76179

This position is for one (1) Contract Specialist II or III position, depending on business needs and applicants' qualifications.

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.

Benefits And Perks

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.

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).

Equal Opportunity Statement 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 Act of 1990.

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