Contract Specialist V: South Travis Area Office (Austin District)
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Austin, Texas
- Full Time
Contract Specialist V: South Travis Area Office (Austin District) - (2501953)
Position Information
TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Contract Specialist V located in Austin, TX. This position performs advanced contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and 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.
Salary Plan/Grade:
Contract Specialist V: B24 - $65,104 - $106,634 (Yearly)
Minimum Salary: 65,104.00 Maximum Salary: 106,634.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: South Travis Area Engr Office 9725 SOUTH IH 35 Austin 78744
Other Locations: UST-Texas-Austin
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40
Location Flexibility: Onsite
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
Performs highly advanced contract duties in direct support of agency transportation-related programs to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and 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:
Develops plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates
to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure
operations coverage.
Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes
solutions.
Coordinates start-work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.
Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
Issues release to work orders.
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.
Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.
Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts.
Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements,
time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
Serves on project, partnering or continuous improvement teams.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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: 5 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of
Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
Contract development and oversight
Contract administration/management systems
Contract record-keeping
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Proficient skill in
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Other Attributes
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Job: General Servs/Contracts/Purch
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jul 22, 2025, 8:53:58 AM Unposting Date: Aug 1, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Contract Specialist V State Job Code/s: 1986
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
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.
Position Information
TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Contract Specialist V located in Austin, TX. This position performs advanced contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and 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.
Salary Plan/Grade:
Contract Specialist V: B24 - $65,104 - $106,634 (Yearly)
Minimum Salary: 65,104.00 Maximum Salary: 106,634.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: South Travis Area Engr Office 9725 SOUTH IH 35 Austin 78744
Other Locations: UST-Texas-Austin
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40
Location Flexibility: Onsite
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
Performs highly advanced contract duties in direct support of agency transportation-related programs to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and 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:
Develops plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates
to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure
operations coverage.
Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes
solutions.
Coordinates start-work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.
Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
Issues release to work orders.
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.
Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.
Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts.
Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements,
time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
Serves on project, partnering or continuous improvement teams.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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: 5 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of
Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
Contract development and oversight
Contract administration/management systems
Contract record-keeping
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Proficient skill in
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Other Attributes
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Job: General Servs/Contracts/Purch
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jul 22, 2025, 8:53:58 AM Unposting Date: Aug 1, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Contract Specialist V State Job Code/s: 1986
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
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.
Job ID: 486843004
Originally Posted on: 7/25/2025
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