TCEQ - Purchaser IV

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionAre you an experienced Purchaser IV, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?Join TCEQ We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our stateand#8217;s public health and natural resources.YOUR FUTURE TEAMAs part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the stateand#8217;s environmental laws. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Critical Infrastructure Division.HEREand#8217;S WHAT YOUand#8217;LL BE DOINGPurchase technical equipment, materials, supplies and services to include. Research suppliers, solicits, evaluates and awards bids; assist with developing, preparing and revising bid specifications. Monitor the receipt of goods and prepares receiving reports; interpret purchasing policies, procedures, and advise staff regarding state and agency purchasing regulations. Develop and implements improvements to the divisions purchasing program.Review, approve, and track division purchases; maintain spreadsheets, databases and files to include documentation related to each purchase. Audit invoices to ensure sufficient funding is available, and to ensure compliance with Prompt Payment Law; serve as liaison to the Financial Administration Division.Reconcile division purchases and ensures accuracy of accounting databases such as Uniform State Accounting System (USAS) and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and Financial Administration CAPPS Tools (FACT); prepare procurement form change requests to ensure proper utilization of funds; verify the outstanding encumbrances and initiates the appropriate methods for correcting errors or liquidating remaining funds; work with division budget staff to ensure proper and timely use of funds.Serve as the division Procard Site Coordinator (PSC); ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines and the Prompt Payment Law; provide guidance to other division cardholders within the Office of Compliance and Enforcement by reviewing their transaction logs for accuracy and completeness; ensure transaction logs and all necessary documents are submitted in a timely manner.Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCEGraduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus four years of full-time experience in procurement.ORFive years of full-time experience in administrative capacity involving purchasing experience and responsibilities. Fifteen semester hours from and accredited college or university may be substituted for each six months of the required experience with a maximum substitution of four years. Administrative capacity is work where primary duties consist of performing administrative tasks of an office, excluding work such as clerical, secretarial, sales, equipment operations, and manual labor.Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK:See instructionson 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.CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEESThis position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ emp oyees within thePurchaser IVstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in thePurchaser IV series.Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 dividual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Critical Infrastructure Division.BENEFITSOptional 401(k) and 457 plansInsurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAPaid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observesProfessional development opportunitiesLongevity pay based on your number of years working for the stateWellness Program and ActivitiesOnsite Nurse Practitioner in HQWork-Life BalanceCONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered 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) CODESMilitary Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:click the hyperlink under and#8216;Occupational Categoryand#8217; for the respective Class Title.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2026-01-29