Contract Specialist I or II - Wichita Falls

Job Description
- Contract Specialist I or II
- Wichita Falls (2602153)

Job Description

Contract Specialist I or II
- Wichita Falls - ( 2602153 )

Position Information We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Contract Specialist in the Wichita Falls District. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing information, managing contracts, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring every detail is accurate and compliant. The successful candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have a strong ability to solve problems, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accurate records.

If you're someone who thrives on organization, accuracy, and delivering results, then

* This position is for a Contract Specialist I or II. 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.

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)

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.

Responsibilities for a Contract Specialist I and II include:

• Assists in developing, writing or revision contracts, amendments, procedures, form s, related documents and provisions.
• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or letting and proposes solutions.
• 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.
• Prepares bid proposals including researching previous contracts, writing specifications, advertising notice to bid; contacting bid list contractors; scheduling and conduction pre-construction/pre-bidding conferences and public bid openings.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional responsibilities for a Contract Specialist II include:

• Issues release to work orders.
• Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; writes routine and unique correspondence.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
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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
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Contract Specialist I: 1 year in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Contract Specialist II: 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.

Licenses and Certifications
:
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications.
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures.
• Contract development and oversight.
• Contract record-keeping.
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and…