TxDOT's San Antonio District is looking for a Contract Specialist I or II to work out of our Plan Review & Utility Office, located in San Antonio,
TX! We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

The Plan Review & Utility Office is responsible for supporting the District in utility coordination for all aspects of highway projects. We
prepare, execute, and monitor various Utility Agreements and other contract documents associated with utility relocations within the limits of
our highway design and construction projects. This office supports the San Antonio District in all utility related matters. We coordinate
directly with various public and private entities to ensure utilities are accommodated within the TxDOT Right of Way and work to minimize
delays before letting and during the construction phase. In addition, we are responsible for ensuring all utility agreements are executed and
monitored for compliance. Utilities have a statutory right to occupy TxDOT Right of Way. When those utilities are in conflict with a proposed
highway improvement project, we work diligently to ensure they are accommodated or relocated within associated deadlines. This clears the
path to let the construction project as scheduled, which ultimately allows us to meet our Mission of Connecting you with Texas.

Starting Salary Range -
Contract Specialist I (B15): $42,511 - $52,045/yearly;
Contract Specialist II (B17): $47,688 - $58,399/yearly.

This position is for one (1) Contract Specialist I or II depending on business needs and the applicants’ qualifications.

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 employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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.

Essential Duties:

Contract Specialist I or II -

• 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 contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
• Drives a State vehicle to coordinate, review, process and monitor third party advanced funding agreements and supplemental agreements.
• Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contracts.
• Monitors, updates and reconciles accounts and contracts in an automated information management system to include Financial Information Management System (FIMS) and Budget Monitoring System.
• Prepares financial, statistical graphs and reports.
• Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial and statistical graphs and reports.
• Provides technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers questions, provides assistance and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Contract Specialist I and II -

Education: 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

Contract Specialist I-

Experience: 1 year in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Contract Specialist II -

Experience: 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.

Contract Specialist I and II -

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license, at time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Contract Specialist I and II -

• Communicate effectively
• Contract record-keeping
• Contract billing procedures
• Monitoring contracts and procedures
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Contract Specialist I and II -

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files and small tools
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information