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Contract Specialist I or II; Pharr District (District Maint.)

• ( 2601653 ) Position Information Do you enjoy working with contracts, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered with accuracy, compliance, and excellence?

At TxDOT, every contract helps pave the way for safer roads, stronger communities, and a better transportation system. As a Contract Specialist I or II for the Pharr District Maintenance you'll play a key role in supporting transportation projects by developing, reviewing, executing, and monitoring contracts that help move initiatives from concept to completion. You'll collaborate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, safeguard public resources, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects that serve millions of Texans. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about making a meaningful impact through contract management and public service, we encourage you to join our team. Ready to build your future while helping build Texas? Apply today and become part of a team committed to innovation, accountability, and excellence in transportation. Bring your talent, grow your career, and help us keep Texas moving forward!

Salary Range:

Contract Specialist I (B16): $51,600

• $61,130/annually $4,300
• $5,094.16/monthly Contract Specialist II (B18): $60,000
• $71,055/annually $5,000
• $5,921.

25/monthly

Important:

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level based on the applicant's work experience, education skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business need.

Minimum Salary :

51,600.00

Maximum Salary :

71,055.00

Pay Basis :

Yearly FLSA Status :

Nonexempt Work Locations :

Pharr District 600 W

US 83 EXPRESSWAY

Pharr 78577

Travel :

Yes, 5 % of the

Time Shift :

Day Job Shift Details :

Mon

• Fri; 8am
• 5pm

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 Contract Specialist I 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. Contract Specialist II 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.

Essential duties:

The essential duties for Contract Specialist I include: Assists in developing, writing or revising contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions. Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution. Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures. Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions. Executes agreements and contracts. 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. Prepares bid proposals including researching previous contracts, writing specifications, advertising notice to bid; contacting bid list contractors; scheduling and conducting pre-construction/pre-bidding conferences and public bid openings. Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. The essential duties for Contract Specialist II include: Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution. Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures. Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions. Executes agreements and contracts. 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. Prepares bid proposals including researching previous contracts, writing specifications, advertising notice to bid; contacting bid list contractors; scheduling and conducting pre-construction/pre-bidding conferences and public bid openings. 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. Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications. Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Contract Specialist I or II:

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:

Contract Specialist I:

• 1 year in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting.

Contract Specialist II:

• 2 year Contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid US driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Employees in this position may be required to obtain the following certifications in the future: Cert TX Contract Mgr. (CTCM) Cert TX Contract Dev (CTCD)

Competencies:

Competencies for both Contract Specialist I and Contract Specialist II include : Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures Contract development and oversight Contract negotiation, development and management methods Contract writing and specifications Contract administration/management systems Contract record-keeping Maintaining effective working relationships with others Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures Collecting, sorting and compiling data Analyzing and organizing business and technical data Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Physical Requirements and Working Conditions for

Contract Specialist I or II:

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/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)

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Non-Management Job Posting :

Jul 15, 2026, 11:01:56

AM Unposting Date :

Jul 29, 2026, 11:59:00

PM State Job Title/s :

Contract Specialist I/Contract Specialist II State Job Code/s :

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//hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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