Contract Specialist III-V: Local Government Office (...

Position Information TxDOT's Austin District, Local Government office is looking to fill a Local Government Contract Specialist III-V position based in Austin, Texas located at the District Headquarters. This position will be working on the Austin District's Advance Funding Agreements (AFA's), Local On-System Agreements (LOSAs), and other agreements overseen by the District Local Government office. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Salary Range: Local Government Contract Specialist III: B20 ($51,158- $81,351) /annually Local Government Contract Specialist IV: B22 ($57,614- $93,138) /annually Local Government Contract Specialist V: B24 ($65,104- $106,634) /annually Benefits and Perks 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) Position Description This position performs highly 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 and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Essential Duties:The essential duties for a Local Government Contract Specialist III, IV, or V include: Assists with contract negotiations. Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications. Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters. Coordinates, reviews, processes and monitors third party advanced funding agreements and supplemental agreements. Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.This position requires driving a state vehicle Additional essential duties for a Local Government Contract Specialist IV or V include: Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports. Negotiates contract renewals and amendments 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. Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts. Additional essential duties for a Local Government Contract Specialist V include: Monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies; recommends cancellation of contracts when deviations occur. Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts. 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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 Experience: Local Government Contract Specialist III: 3 YEARS in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Local Government Contract Specialist IV: 4 YEARS in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Local Government Contract Specialist V: 5 YEARS in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Preferred Licenses: Certified TX Contract Manager (CTCM) Certified TX Contract Developer (CTCD) Competencies: Competencies for a Local Government Contract Specialist III, IV, and V include: Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications Contract record-keeping Contract development and oversight Contract negotiation, development and management methods Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Scheduling work assignments Additional competencies for a Local Government Contract Specialist IV and V include: Contract development and oversight Contract negotiation, development and management methods Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Scheduling work assignments Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management Collecting, sorting and compiling data Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management Additional competencies for a Local Government Contract Specialist V include: Contract administration/management systems Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs 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)

Created: 2026-03-04