Contract Specialist II - Construction Division

Performs complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials, division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
• Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems and policy.
• Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.
• Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, procurement documents, supplemental agreements, and contractor qualifications.
• Assists in monitoring contractors' insurance certificates.
• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.
• Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters.
• Executes agreements and contracts.
• Reviews, coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.

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.

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Contract administration/management systems
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Some Skill in:

• Developing and giving presentations
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
  
  Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Proficient Skill in:

• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others

• 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/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).