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The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. This position is with our Energy Resources Program Area and will perform contract work.
Performs advanced (senior-level) contract management work. Work involves coordinating, developing, and evaluating a broad range of contracts. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Benefits:
Veterans, Reservist or Guardsman with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of Army - 51C - Contract and Industrial management; Navy - LS - Logistics Specialist; Coast Guard - MGT16 - Acquisition Project management; Marine - 3044 - Operational Contract Support (OCS) Specialist; Air Force - 64PX - Contracting; or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirement may meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:
Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Property Management and Procurement (texas.gov)
In order to receive Veteran's preference, a copy of the DD #214 is required at the time of interview.
Essential Job Elements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the work-site) is routinely required to carry out some duties. Normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required. The individual must be able to work under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Bachelors Degree. Three (3) years of experience developing solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work experience using DocuSign, DocuShare, DocuSign, Contract Management System (CMS), Contract Lifecycle Management (CLMI) Conga Novatus and MS Office Suite programs.
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. This position is with our Energy Resources Program Area and will perform contract work.
Performs advanced (senior-level) contract management work. Work involves coordinating, developing, and evaluating a broad range of contracts. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Benefits:
- Free Downtown Parking
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
- Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employee's premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
- Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year Annual leave increases with length of service.
- Hybrid work schedule - Three days of work are in the office and two days can be worked from home.
Veterans, Reservist or Guardsman with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of Army - 51C - Contract and Industrial management; Navy - LS - Logistics Specialist; Coast Guard - MGT16 - Acquisition Project management; Marine - 3044 - Operational Contract Support (OCS) Specialist; Air Force - 64PX - Contracting; or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirement may meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:
Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Property Management and Procurement (texas.gov)
In order to receive Veteran's preference, a copy of the DD #214 is required at the time of interview.
Essential Job Elements:
- Custodian for all SEMP related contracts. Prepares SEMP gas contracts. Coordinates with outside vendor for electric contracts. Routes contracts for review and approval using DocuSign or other appropriate manner when customer does not accept DocuSign. Keeps accurate records of all deals including contracts, agreements, confirmations, amendments. Transmits executed contracts to public retail customers (PRCS). Serves as a resource for contract inquiries and open records requests. Provides excellent customer service.
- Ensures all SEMP contracts are uploaded into the current contract management system and legacy systems if required. Research contract questions from management, customers and third parties.
- Prepares contracting statistics as required. Maintains the electronic contract database and keeps database current. Tracks all contracts in the approval pipeline.
- Develops high competence in DocuSign, DocuShare, Contract Management System (CMS) Contract Lifecyle Management (CLM), Conga Novatus, Excel, Word, and Access. Attends training classes to obtain the necessary mandatory training and additional training if required when software is updated.
- Performs related assignments and special projects as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of contract terminology, contracting procedures, contract databases.
- Ability to listen to others and communicate in an effective, efficient manner.
- Ability to identify, collect, and organize data for analysis and decision-making.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced program environment.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the work-site) is routinely required to carry out some duties. Normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required. The individual must be able to work under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Bachelors Degree. Three (3) years of experience developing solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work experience using DocuSign, DocuShare, DocuSign, Contract Management System (CMS), Contract Lifecycle Management (CLMI) Conga Novatus and MS Office Suite programs.
