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Are you an experienced Contract Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQs strategic and efficient Air Grants Division! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our states public health and natural resources. TELEWORK Staff who work in the Austin Metro will work in-office for one day, every other week, for a collaboration day as well as on an as-needed basis. YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQs Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas air quality. This position is a member of our Air Grants Division. See details about what we do KEY QUALIFICATIONS Experience with contract or grant administration. Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM). HERES WHAT YOULL BE DOING... Participate in administering contracts for the TERP grants programs, including the drafting of amendments, minor change documents, and associated correspondence. Verified the eligibility of purchases under TERP grant contracts. Oversee the amendment approval and execution process. Ensure completion in a timely, professional, and accurate manner in accordance with agency policies and procedure. Monitor maintain grant contract files to include contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, and other documents in accordance with agency procedure. Answers questions or finds information related to contract terms and conditions for agency staff, grantees, and/or vendors. Reconcile database information with contract and fiscal files. Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining approved grant program contract shells. Coordinate with agency legal and procurements staff on the review and approval of contract shells and other contract-related documents. Qualifications: EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus one year of fulltime experience in contracting or purchasing. OR Five years of full-time experience in contracting or purchasing. Note: Must obtain the Texas Contract Manager Certification (CTCM) within twelve (12) months of hire date. Transcripts/ 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. Do you think you are good fit for our team? We would love to talk to you! BENEFITS: Optional 401(k) and 457 plans Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes Professional development opportunities Longevity pays based on your number of years working for the state Wellness Program and Activities Onsite Nurse Practitioner CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Contract Specialist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Contract Specialist III series. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT TCEQ 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 any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.Please click the hyperlink under Occupational Category for the respective Class Title. Texas Commissio on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.