TCEQ - Contract Specialist IV

About the role

Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting public health and natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversight, development, assessment/evaluation, and conduct fiscal monitoring of professional service contracts and grants for the Water Quality Planning (WQP) Division.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain contract and grant tracking spreadsheets/databases for reporting to upper management.
• Oversee the contract billing process and resolve discrepancies by defining causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Resolve audit exceptions by defining causes of errors and recommending appropriate dispositions.
• Cookordination the risk assessment process for contract monitoring and planning.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of full-time experience in contracting or purchasing.
• OR Six 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.

Qualifications

A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAPaid 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 in HQ
Work-Life Balance

Pay

N/A

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.

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.

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EEO Statement

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.