Contract Specialist -V

Contract Specialist I-V (2601404) Position Information

TxDOT's Dallas District is looking for a Contract Specialist I, II, III, IV, or V to work in the Kaufman Maintenance Section Office. The Contract Specialist is responsible for developing, reviewing, analyzing, and administering contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations, while coordinating with internal teams, government entities, and vendors. This role supports the full contract lifecycle, including drafting agreements, monitoring performance, auditing invoices, maintaining records, and assisting with procurement activities, with increasing levels of independence, complexity, and leadership responsibilities depending on experience.

• Contract Specialist I (IB16): $40,918 - $61,130 per year
• Contract Specialist II (IIB
  18): $45,521 - $71,055 per year
• Contract Specialist III (B20): $51,158 - $81,351 per year
• Contract Specialist IV (B22): $57,614 - $93,138 per year
• Contract Specialist V (B24): $65,104 - $106,634 per year

Minimum Salary: $40,918

Maximum Salary: $106,634

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Kaufman Ae/Mnt Facility
3260 FM 2728
Kaufman 75142

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day

Shift Details: 8-5 Monday-Friday

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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

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

Contract Specialist III – Performs highly complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring compliance, inspecting, implementing, and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plans and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Contract Specialist IV – Performs advanced contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring compliance, inspecting, implementing, and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plans and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Contract Specialist V – Performs highly advanced contract duties in direct support of agency transportation-related programs to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring compliance, inspecting, implementing, and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plans and…