Hybrid Remote - Contract Specialist III - Texas Juvenile Justice Department

*The position is remote with occasional travel.
* *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Bachelor’s degree.
Three (3) years of full-time wage-earning experience that may be any combination of the following: contract development, purchasing, administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers.
*OR* High School diploma or equivalent.
Seven (7) years of full-time wage-earning experience that may be any combination of the following: contract development, purchasing, administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers.
Required: * Obtain the Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification within 12 months of the date of hire.
Preferred: * Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD).
* Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
* Bachelor’s degree with major course work in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field.
Experience and Education Substitutions: * One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.
* Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
* Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
* Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
Requirements for Continued Employment: * Failure to maintain required certifications will result in termination of employment.
*To apply please go to https://www.
tjjd.
texas.
gov/index.
php/careers * *The location is Austin, Texas * *The job title is TJJD - Contract Specialist III - (AUS) - Hybrid Remote - 41249* This position plays an important role in changing the lives of troubled youth! *Below are some great videos on The Texas Model and a documentary on our 2017 Gainesville State School Football Team.
* * (YouTube) Texas Model Youth Stages: TJJD’s New Trauma Informed Approach _*https://youtu.
be/YKtR\_2y3pfw*_ * Titletown, TX: ‘All We Got’ follows incarcerated youth at Gainesville State School and the mentors that offer them a chance at redemption through football _*https://www.
facebook.
com/watch/titletownTX/1027628967427787/*_ *GENERAL DESCRIPTION* Performs highly complex contract management 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.
Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek with occasional travel.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Participates 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; negotiation, post-award conferences; team briefings; evaluation/scorings; agreement modifications/amendments; and contract termination.
Identifies opportunities to improve TJJD contracting/procurement processes and develops plans for realizing those improvements.
Coordinates the risk assessment process for contract monitoring and planning.
Reviews and/or develops bid evaluation instruments, the modification of solicitation, contract boilerplate, and other contract-related documents; and develops contract administration policies and procedures.
Monitors the reviews of needs assessments to ensure requirements for the purchase of goods or services are complete and justified.
Collaborates with TJJD staff in various program areas to standardize the requisition and contracting process and provide training and guidance regarding the contract administration policies, procedures, and process.
Prepares contract documents, obtains signature approval and final execution of the contract.
Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to contracting; and collaborates with TJJD attorneys in the review of contracts for compliance with all terms and conditions required by statute.
Provides guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures.
Assists departments with monitoring contract performance and service provider eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contracts and policies; and recommends corrective actions and/or cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.
Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.
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.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS* The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Analyzing Alphabetizing Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to see Ability to hear (with or without aid) Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs.
Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs.
Pulling Pushing Repeated bending Identify colors Depth perception Operate motor equipment Reaching above shoulder Manual/finger dexterity Dual simultaneous grasping *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES* Knowledge of: * Contracting regulations, negotiating contracts, and developing contracts.
* Business administration and accounting principles and practices.
* Policies and procedures of contract management.
* Skill in: * Operating computers and using applicable computer software.
Ability to: * Evaluate contracts and recommend future status.
* Interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
* Evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements.
* Write and edit contract requirements and specifications.
* Negotiate features of a contract.
* Process information logically, make decisions, and to demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
* Prioritize and manage multiple tasks; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and meet deadlines.
* Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
* Work in excess of 40 hours per workweek and travel occasionally.
*VETERANS* In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.
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Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Program Management *ADDITIONAL INFORMATION* If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview.
Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Elsa Young* HR Recruiter *elsa.
young@tjjd.
texas.
gov* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $4,050.
00 - $4,250.
00 per month Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waco, TX 76711