Texas Department of Transportation
Contract Specialist III
Texas Department of Transportation, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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Contract Specialist III
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Performs highly complex contract duties including developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring compliance, inspecting, implementing and monitoring contracts. Requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees establish their own work plan and priorities to meet objectives.
Essential Duties
Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
Assists with contract negotiations.
Assists with recommending policy and procedure changes and solutions.
Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
Coordinates start-work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.
Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
Issues release to work orders.
Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; writes routine and unique correspondence.
Provides technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answering questions, providing assistance and handling complaints and resolving discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions.
Reviews, coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
Sets up expenditure authorizations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 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. Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent. 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
Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications.
Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures.
Contract record-keeping.
Contract writing and specifications.
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management.
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency.
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Monitoring contracts and procedures.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Sedentary work: lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
Light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
Standing – prolonged periods of time.
Repetitive motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Close visual acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Position Information TxDOT's San Antonio District is looking for a Contract Specialist to work in our dynamic East Bexar Maintenance Office. If you are interested in a challenging position with opportunities for growth, then TxDOT's East Bexar Maintenance Office is for you! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work‑life balance.
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
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 III
role at
Texas Department of Transportation
Performs highly complex contract duties including developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring compliance, inspecting, implementing and monitoring contracts. Requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees establish their own work plan and priorities to meet objectives.
Essential Duties
Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
Assists with contract negotiations.
Assists with recommending policy and procedure changes and solutions.
Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
Coordinates start-work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.
Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
Issues release to work orders.
Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; writes routine and unique correspondence.
Provides technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answering questions, providing assistance and handling complaints and resolving discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions.
Reviews, coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
Sets up expenditure authorizations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 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. Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent. 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
Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications.
Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures.
Contract record-keeping.
Contract writing and specifications.
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management.
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency.
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Monitoring contracts and procedures.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Sedentary work: lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
Light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
Standing – prolonged periods of time.
Repetitive motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Close visual acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Position Information TxDOT's San Antonio District is looking for a Contract Specialist to work in our dynamic East Bexar Maintenance Office. If you are interested in a challenging position with opportunities for growth, then TxDOT's East Bexar Maintenance Office is for you! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work‑life balance.
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
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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