What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Contract Specialist III (Project Management Section)(Remote within Texas) position at 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’s strategic and efficient Office of Air! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
TELEWORK
Staff who work in the Austin Metro will work in-office for one day, every other week, for a collaboration day as well as on an as-needed basis
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ’s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas’ air quality. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Air Grants Division.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with contract or grant administration.
- Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Participate in complex contract planning, development, and implementation. Maintain grant contract files to include contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, and other documents in accordance with agency procedures.
- Track the status of contract initiation, development, approval, and execution. Answer questions or finds information related to contract terms and conditions for agency staff, grantees, and/or vendors. Generate reports on the status of contract development and execution. Reconcile database information with contract and fiscal files.
- Administer and coordinate minor changes and full liquidations of contracts; and ensure completion in a timely, professional, and accurate manner in accordance to established policies. Coordinate grant closeout materials and ensure completion in a timely, professional, and accurate manner in accordance to established policies.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus one year of fulltime 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.
Transcripts/ 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.
Do you think you are good fit for our team?
We would love to talk to you!
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.
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.
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.
