Texas Department of Transportation
Contract Specialist II or III
Texas Department of Transportation, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Contract Specialist II or III
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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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Contract Specialist II or III
role at
Texas Department of Transportation .
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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