Compliance Specialist - Raising

Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) serves the community under the guidance of the Commissioners Court. We address community needs through internal and external investments and services. We strive to maximize quality of life for all people in Travis County by protecting vulnerable populations, investing in social and economic well-being, building a shared understanding of our community, and promoting healthy physical, behavioral and environmental living.

The Contract Compliance Specialist, under Raising Travis County, performs a variety of administrative duties related to the oversight and monitoring of contracts. Evaluates and monitors complex contract performance, compliance and contractual obligation. Acts as liaison between project managers, department heads, multiple outside agencies, other County staff and the community as required. Responds to inquires regarding contact obligations, renewals or revisions.

Analyzes data and prepares reports. Maintains, manages contracts databases and files.

This is a job classification within the Purchasing job family. It is distinguished by level of monitoring contract, as well as the additional experience required.

• Participates in the planning and implementation of a contract compliance program. Interprets policies, rules, codes or regulations.
• Works closely with project managers, department heads, multiple outside agencies, and other County staff to review contracts. Establishes procedures for the monitoring of contract compliance issues, and to ensure their needs and interests are satisfied. Prepares related contract correspondence. Facilitates dispute resolutions between contractors, vendors, consultants and associated County department staff. Attends a variety of meetings to administer contract and communicate contract status and expectations.
• Develops, implements and maintain a system to monitor contracts and agreements. Maintains and manages contracts databases and files.
• Negotiates contract renewals, amendments and plan changes. Resolves audit exceptions.
• Coordinates and conducts the risk assessments to determine requirements for the maximum service and monitoring of the contracts.
• Monitors complex contract performance by conducting on-site visits, and examining complex billings, fiscal data and eligibility determinations for compliance with contract and policies.
• Assists in the development of contracts by proposing terms, conditions and specifications.
• Reviews and investigates non‑compliance issues, writes situation summaries, recommends and present solutions. Researches and aids in the resolution of complex contract issues.
• Analyzes data, prepares, distributes and presents project status reports as required for projects managers, department heads, multiple outside agencies, Commissioner's Court, other County staff and the general public.
• Represents Travis County in professional organizations serving on boards and committees as assigned.
• May develop contract administration policies, procedures, standards and plans.
• May recruit for additional resources.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Planning, Government, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, or one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences, or a directly related field AND five (5) years increasingly responsible Senior Planner experience. Two years demonstrated experience in project management;

Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Planning, Government, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, or one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences, or a directly related field AND three (3) years increasingly responsible Senior Planner experience. Two years demonstrated experience in project management.

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Valid Texas Driver's License.

• Generally accepted business and accounting practices.
• Contractual law and regulations and community policies, resources and structures.
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
• Asset management and government debt financing rules and regulation for projects.
• Theory, principles,…