Contract Specialist II or III; Pharr District; Planning Section

Job Description - Contract Specialist II or III;
Pharr District (Planning Section) (2600086)

Contract Specialist II or III;
Pharr District (Planning Section) - (2600086)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in transportation and public service? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is looking for a Contract Specialist II or III to join our Planning section in Pharr, TX. In this role, you’ll be leading efforts with drafting & executing Advance Funding Agreements and working closely with our various local government partners to advance transportation projects.

Why TxDOT? At TxDOT, we’re not just building roads and bridges, we’re building connections that strengthen communities across Texas. You’ll be part of a mission ‑ driven organization that values innovation, integrity, and meaningful impact.

If you’re ready to grow your career, make a difference, and access ongoing opportunities for professional development, we’d love to connect with you!

Contract Specialist II (B18): $60,000 - $71,055/annually

$5,000 - $5,921.25/monthly

Contract Specialist III (B20): $66,000 - $81,351/annually

$5,500 - $6,779.25/monthly

Important:
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs

60,000.00

81,351.00

Yearly

Nonexempt

Pharr District 600 W US 83 EXPRESSWAY Pharr 78577

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Day Job Shift Details :
Mon - Fri; 8am - 5pm

Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials, division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Performs highly complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

• Assists with presentations at local, state and federal levels.
• Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports.
• Assists in receiving payments, preparing deposit vouchers and entering data in an automated information management system.
• Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedure.
• Coordinates, reviews, processes and monitors third party advanced funding agreements and supplemental agreements.
• Executes agreements and contracts.
• Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries,…