What are the responsibilities and job description for the TJJD - Contract Specialist IV - Senior Contract Specialist - (AUS) - 51569 position at Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051569
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
How To Apply
Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)
TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)
Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.
Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051569tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).
Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.
PLEASE NOTE
Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.
Benefits
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
General Description
Performs advanced (senior-level) contract development work that involves developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts for services, including contracts relating to construction, leases, residential services, treatment, information technology, parole services, and various other contracts related to services necessary for the daily living needs and treatment of youth in the care of TJJD. Assists various program areas with conducting needs assessments and processing requests for contracts; overseeing the solicitation, proposal evaluation, and contract negotiation and execution process; monitoring contractor compliance with contract terms; and examining billings. Assists with developing and provides guidance regarding contract administration policies, procedures, and standards. May assign and/or supervise the work of others.
Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and i dependent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, and travel occasionally.
Essential Duties
Involved in all aspects of contracting activity, including but not limited to participating in procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings; determining requirements for acquisition of services and appropriate procurement method(s); providing technical guidance to and consultation with staff from various departments in the development of detailed specifications to develop solicitations; evaluation of information supplied by bidders/respondents; negotiation, post-award conferences; team briefings; evaluation/scorings; agreement modifications/amendments; and contract termination.
Analyzes the requirements submitted by various departments and recommends the best method to use to procure the goods or services.
Collaborates with TJJD attorneys in the review of contracts for compliance with all terms and conditions required by statute, interpretation of procurement statutes.
Ensures compliance with all State purchasing and contracting policies and procedures.
Collaborates with TJJD staff in various program areas to standardize the requisition and contracting process and provides training and guidance regarding the contract administration policies, procedures, and process.
Collaborates with departmental staff in meeting established objectives and goals; shares information; identifies concerns and trends; and recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance operations.
Coordinates the risk assessment process for contract monitoring and planning.
Assists departments with monitoring contract performance and service provider eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contracts and policies; recommends corrective actions and/or cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.
Assists with developing contract administration policies and procedures, when requested.
Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:
Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.
Will be required to travel up to 5% of the time.
Actively embody and support the Texas Model 2.0 by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree. Five (5) years of full-time wage-earning experience that may be any combination of the following: contract development, purchasing, administration, management, evaluation, monitoring of contract providers, accounting/bookkeeping, integrated financial systems e.g., CAPPS or other similar systems, or project management/strategic planning.
OR
High school diploma or equivalent. Nine (9) years of full-time wage-earning experience that may be any combination of the following: contract development, purchasing, administration, management, evaluation, monitoring of contract providers, accounting/bookkeeping, integrated financial systems, e.g., CAPPS or similar systems, or project management/strategic planning.
Required
Obtain the Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within 12 months of the date of hire.
Obtain the Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification within 12 months of the date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree wit
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
How To Apply
Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)
TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)
Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.
Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051569tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).
Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.
PLEASE NOTE
Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.
Benefits
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
General Description
Performs advanced (senior-level) contract development work that involves developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts for services, including contracts relating to construction, leases, residential services, treatment, information technology, parole services, and various other contracts related to services necessary for the daily living needs and treatment of youth in the care of TJJD. Assists various program areas with conducting needs assessments and processing requests for contracts; overseeing the solicitation, proposal evaluation, and contract negotiation and execution process; monitoring contractor compliance with contract terms; and examining billings. Assists with developing and provides guidance regarding contract administration policies, procedures, and standards. May assign and/or supervise the work of others.
Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and i dependent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, and travel occasionally.
Essential Duties
Involved in all aspects of contracting activity, including but not limited to participating in procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings; determining requirements for acquisition of services and appropriate procurement method(s); providing technical guidance to and consultation with staff from various departments in the development of detailed specifications to develop solicitations; evaluation of information supplied by bidders/respondents; negotiation, post-award conferences; team briefings; evaluation/scorings; agreement modifications/amendments; and contract termination.
Analyzes the requirements submitted by various departments and recommends the best method to use to procure the goods or services.
Collaborates with TJJD attorneys in the review of contracts for compliance with all terms and conditions required by statute, interpretation of procurement statutes.
Ensures compliance with all State purchasing and contracting policies and procedures.
Collaborates with TJJD staff in various program areas to standardize the requisition and contracting process and provides training and guidance regarding the contract administration policies, procedures, and process.
Collaborates with departmental staff in meeting established objectives and goals; shares information; identifies concerns and trends; and recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance operations.
Coordinates the risk assessment process for contract monitoring and planning.
Assists departments with monitoring contract performance and service provider eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contracts and policies; recommends corrective actions and/or cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.
Assists with developing contract administration policies and procedures, when requested.
Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:
Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.
Will be required to travel up to 5% of the time.
Actively embody and support the Texas Model 2.0 by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree. Five (5) years of full-time wage-earning experience that may be any combination of the following: contract development, purchasing, administration, management, evaluation, monitoring of contract providers, accounting/bookkeeping, integrated financial systems e.g., CAPPS or other similar systems, or project management/strategic planning.
OR
High school diploma or equivalent. Nine (9) years of full-time wage-earning experience that may be any combination of the following: contract development, purchasing, administration, management, evaluation, monitoring of contract providers, accounting/bookkeeping, integrated financial systems, e.g., CAPPS or similar systems, or project management/strategic planning.
Required
Obtain the Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within 12 months of the date of hire.
Obtain the Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification within 12 months of the date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree wit
