Contract Specialist II - Construction Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
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.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Considerable knowledge of: Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
Considerable knowledge of: Contract administration/management systems
Considerable knowledge of: Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Some Skill in: Developing and giving presentations
Some Skill in: Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Some Skill in: Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Proficient Skill in: Using standard office equipment
Proficient Skill in: Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
Proficient Skill in: Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Proficient Skill in: Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Proficient Skill in: Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Responsibilities

Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems and policy.
Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.
Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.
Reviews contracts, amendments, procurement documents, supplemental agreements, and contractor qualifications.
Assists in monitoring contractors' insurance certificates.
Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.
Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters.
Executes agreements and contracts.
Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.