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TCEQ - Purchaser IV
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A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$44,006 / year median in Texas
-5% projected decline
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Position range in Travis County $2,723.00•$4,228.00 Per Month TCEQ•Purchaser IV
TEXAS
This position is a member of our Air Monitoring Division.
Review invoices to ensure sufficient funding is available and submits invoices timely to ensure compliance with Prompt Payment Law; reconciles division purchases and ensure accuracy of accounting databases such as Uniform State Accounting System (USAS) and Centralized Accounting and Payroll Personnel System (CAPPS); 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.
Ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines and the Prompt Payment Law related to purchases made with ProCard; when needed, provide guidance to other division cardholders; and ensure all necessary documents are submitted in a timely manner.
Review, approve, and track division purchases; maintain spreadsheets, databases, and files to include documentation related to each purchase.
Experience interpreting and translating state procurement laws and regulations and applying guidelines to implement purchases.
Experience utilizing various procurement methods to obtain goods/services, i.e. ProCard/Credit Card, Purchaser Order, etc.
Experience with the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).Basic Texas Purchase (BTP) or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Monitoring Division. BENEFITSOptional 401(k) and 457 plans
In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Occupation:
Procurement ClerksLocation:
Austin, TX•78753Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/18/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/18/2026Expires:
09/09/2026Agency Job ID:
103122 Job #: 17057172 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https:
//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=103122&PostingSeq=1 Are you an experienced Purchaser, 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 state's public health and natural resources.YOUR FUTURE
TEAMAs part of TCEQ's Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas' air quality. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Air Monitoring Division.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE
DOINGPerform duties related to the purchase of technical equipment, materials, supplies and services to include: researching suppliers; assisting with solicitations and evaluating bids; assisting with developing, preparing and revising bid specifications; monitoring the receipt of goods and preparing receiving reports; interpreting purchasing policies, procedures and advising staff regarding state and agency purchasing regulations.Review invoices to ensure sufficient funding is available and submits invoices timely to ensure compliance with Prompt Payment Law; reconciles division purchases and ensure accuracy of accounting databases such as Uniform State Accounting System (USAS) and Centralized Accounting and Payroll Personnel System (CAPPS); 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.
Ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines and the Prompt Payment Law related to purchases made with ProCard; when needed, provide guidance to other division cardholders; and ensure all necessary documents are submitted in a timely manner.
Review, approve, and track division purchases; maintain spreadsheets, databases, and files to include documentation related to each purchase.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience preparing and processing complex requisitions for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and/or merchandise.Experience interpreting and translating state procurement laws and regulations and applying guidelines to implement purchases.
Experience utilizing various procurement methods to obtain goods/services, i.e. ProCard/Credit Card, Purchaser Order, etc.
Experience with the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).Basic Texas Purchase (BTP) or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
& EXPERIENCEGraduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus four years of full-time experience in procurement. OR Five years of full-time experience in administrative capacity• involving purchasing experience and responsibilities. Fifteen semester hours from an 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.TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE
HOURS orCOURSE WORK
See instructions on 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. Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m.•5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Monitoring Division. BENEFITSOptional 401(k) and 457 plans
Insurance:
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 employment.In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.