Contract Specialist , II, III, IV, or V

Job Description - Contract Specialist I, II, III, IV, or V (2602169)

Job Description

Contract Specialist I, II, III, IV, or V - ( 2602169 )

Salary Range:

• Contract Specialist I (B16): $40,918 - $61,130

• Contract Specialist II (B18): $45,521 - $71,055

• Contract Specialist III (B20) $51,158 - $81,351

• Contract Specialist IV (B22): $57,614 - $93,138

• Contract Specialist V (B24): $65,104 - $106,634

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.

40,918.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt

Tyler District Headquarters 2709 WEST FRONT STREET Tyler 75702

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
Mon-Fri; 8-5 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/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.

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Total Compensation Package
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Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

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.

• Assists in developing, writing or revising contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions.
• Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contractingrules, regulations and procedures.
• Coordinates start-work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.
• Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• Executes agreements and contracts.
• Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contract sincluding procurement documents and revisions; writes routine and unique correspondence.
• Prepares bid proposals including researching previous contracts, writing specifications, advertising notice to bid;contacting bid list contractors;…