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TCEQ - Contract Specialist III

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Austin, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/13/2026
Job Description

Are you an experienced Contract Specialist, 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 TEAM

As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state's environmental laws. See details about what we do .

This position is a member of our Program Support and Environmental Assistance Division (PSEAD).

Here's What You'll Be Doing

  • Support and coordinate contract oversight activities to include solicitations, bid reviews, and development of new contracts. Ensure timely and accurate completion of contract changes including purchase orders, work orders, change orders, amendments, and renewals.
  • Participate in the management of budgets for contracted goods and services. Code, submit, enter, and track invoices and invoice payments of goods and services; initiate corrective action, and coordinate and/or verify information. Collect and review data; and assist with related projects.
  • Coordinate with OCE management to ensure terms and requirements of contract(s) are being met. Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective action plans. Assist in the development of program policies, procedures, manuals, and standards.
  • Serve as a liaison to management, staff, internal programs and other agencies regarding contract and grant activities.
  • Assist in resolving audit exceptions by defining causes of errors and recommending appropriate dispositions.

Key Qualifications

  • Experience managing contracts including reviewing and paying invoices, ensuring terms and requirements are met, and managing budgets and/or assisting in preparation of reports to monitor budgets.
  • Experience purchasing technical equipment, materials, supplies and services, and advising staff regarding state and agency purchasing regulations.
  • Experience developing and implementing improvements to a division purchasing program, researching suppliers, and/or interpreting purchasing policies.
  • Experience managing grants or preparation of grant reports.
  • Experience with CAPPS, and/or FACT.
  • Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database software.

Required Education & Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus one year of full-time 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.

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE 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 Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Program Support and Environmental Assistance Division (PSEAD).

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 pay based on your number of years working for the state
  • Wellness Program and Activities
  • Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
  • Work-Life Balance

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 accommodation 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 Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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