What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Contract Specialist II position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you a 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.
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 Water Quality Planning 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
- Work-Life Balance
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 Quality Planning Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Provide contract management support for the Water Quality Planning Division (WQPD) of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
- Assist the budget analyst with monitoring encumbrances and payments in the state accounting system. Maintain tracking spreadsheets, including documenting activity related to contract payments. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information and generates documents and reports.
- Review and monitor contract invoices; ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance. Resolve discrepancies by defining causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Coordinate and serve as a liaison with other agency staff (Office of Legal Services, Financial Administration Division, and other TCEQ Divisions) on the development of contracts and grants, including amendments, changes, and modifications.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing umbrella contracts, state/corporation contracts, and/or contractual amendments.
- Experience with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and Microsoft Excel for data entry, reports, and data manipulation.
- Experience with State of Texas contract procedures and policies.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
OR
Four 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 II state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Contract Specialist II series.
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.
