Contract Specialist -V

Contract Specialist I-V

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.

Salary Grade/Pay:

• Contract Specialist I B16: $40,918.00 - $61,130.00 /year
• Contract Specialist II B18: $45,521.00 - $71,055.00 /year
• Contract Specialist III B20: $51,158.00 - $81,351.00 /year
• Contract Specialist IV B22: $57,614.00 - $93,138.00 /year
• Contract Specialist V B24: $65,104.00 - $ /year

This position is for a Contract Specialist I, II, III, IV, or V. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: $40,918.00

Maximum Salary: $

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Locations:
Kaufman Ae/Mnt Facility 3260 FM 2728 Kaufman 75142

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 8-5 Monday-Friday

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Benefits and Perks:
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/or 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. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position

Description:

• Contract Specialist I
  - Performs contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform 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 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.
• Contract Specialist III
  - Performs highly 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 and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan 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 applicable 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 plan 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 applicable 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 plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinates start-work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.
• Issues release to work orders.
• Maintains, updates and compiles detailed…