Contract Specialist III (Remote within Texas)

WE ARE TCEQ

Are you ready to make a positive impact in Texas? At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, protecting the environment is at the heart of everything we do. Choose a career where your perspective, passion, and skills are valued.

We strive to protect our state’s public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.

TCEQ employees get some great perks, including a hybrid work schedule, paid leave, health insurance, and state and federal holidays. See Benefits and Perks at TCEQ.

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. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Air Grants Division.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a part of the division’s Air Grant team, our Contract Specialist III will play a key role in achieving TCEQ’s mission. You would use your skills and experience to:

• Administer contracts and provide assistance in the development of contracts and coordination of the contracting process under the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) and other grant programs for the Air Grants Division of the TCEQ.
• Participate in contract planning, development, and implementation. Maintain grant contract files to include contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, and other documents in accordance with agency procedure.
• Track the status of contract initiation, development, approval, and execution. Answers questions or finds information related to contract terms and conditions for agency staff, grantees, and/or vendors. Generate report on the status of contract development and execution. Reconcile database information with contract and fiscal files.
• Manage and coordinate minor changes and full liquidations of contracts; and ensure completion in a timely, professional, and accurate manner in accordance to established policies. Coordinate grant closeout materials and ensure completion in a timely, professional, and accurate manner in accordance to established policies.
• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining approved contract shells for the grant program. Coordinate with agency legal and procurements staff on the review and approval of contract shells and other contract-related documents. Review and screen grant applications for completeness and eligibility. Assist with the intake and processing of grant applications, to include all processes of grant application review. Provide guidance regarding contract administration, policies, and procedure.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with contract or grant administration.

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).

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 minimum qualification requirements outlined above.

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.