J228 Contract Specialist IV; Pharr District (TPamp;D Section)

Contract Specialist

Performs advanced 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.

Essential Duties :

Develops, writes, revises and / or prepares complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial / statistical graphs and reports.

Executes agreements and contracts.

Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.

Provides technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers questions, provides assistance and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions.

Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.

Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.

Sets up expenditure authorizations.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.