TCEQ - Contract Specialist III (Remote within Texas)

TCEQ - Contract Specialist III (Remote within Texas) (00046178) 

Organization

: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: RMT Headquarters 12100 Park 35 Circle  Austin 78753 

  

Job

: Business and Financial Operations 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 State Job Code: 1982  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 20  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 5,044.00 - 5,044.00 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Exempt 

Job Posting

: Nov 8, 2024, 6:00:00 AM 

Closing Date

: Nov 26, 2024, 5:59:00 AM 

Description

 

Are you an experienced Contract Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Air Grants Division! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.

 

TELEWORK

Staff who work in the Austin Metro will work in-office for one day, every other week, for a collaboration day as well as on an as-needed basis.

 

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ’s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas’ air quality.

This position is a member of our Air Grants Division.

 

See details about what we do

 

Qualifications

 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with contract or grant administration.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).

 

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...

• Participate in administering highly complex contracts for the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) grants programs, including the drafting of amendments, minor change documents, and associated correspondence. Verify the eligibility of purchases under TERP grant contracts. 
• Oversee the amendment approval and execution process. Ensure completion in a timely, professional, and accurate manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain grant contract files to include contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, and other documents in accordance with agency procedures. Answer questions or finds information related to contract terms and conditions for agency staff, grantees, and/or vendors.
• Reconcile database information with contract and fiscal files. Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining approved grant program contract shells. Coordinate with agency legal and procurements staff on the review and approval of contract shells and other contract-related documents.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus one year of fulltime experience in contracting or purchasing.

OR

• Five years of full-time experience in contracting or purchasing. 

 

Note: Must obtain the Texas Contract Manager Certification (CTCM) within twelve (12) months of hire date.

 

Transcripts/ College Hours or Course Work: See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

 

Do you think you are good fit for our team?

We would love to talk to you!

 

BENEFITS:

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pays based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner

 

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Contract Specialist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Contract Specialist III series.

 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

 

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.

 

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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