TCEQ - Purchaser IV

Are you an experienced Purchaser, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Financial Administration team! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.

TELEWORK

This position offers a work life balance with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ Administrative Services, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide - the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Financial Administration Division.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Public sector procurement or contract experience -local, state, and/or federal.
• Experience with Comptroller of Public Accounts/Statewide Procurement Division software: TxSmartBuy.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...

• Develop and coordinate specifications of a specialized nature to include best value criteria for commodities and services to meet customers’ needs. Prepare procurement documents as necessary.
• Assist agency program areas in planning, scheduling, and developing solicitation activities; review bids for completeness and compliance prior to the processing of invitation for bids; and maintain updated information regarding federal and state procurement laws.
• Develop and revise purchasing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations as required. Provide training and guidance to the agency on procurement procedures and guidelines.
• Provide guidance and expertise to agency staff through quarterly meetings. Serve as liaison to all divisions, and state and federal agencies. Attend monthly HUB meetings and CPA/SPD lecture series. Assist on an “on-call” basis for questions and/or emergencies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Four years of full-time experience in procurement.

OR

Five years of full-time experience in administrative capacity* involving purchasing experience and responsibilities.

Fifteen semester hours from and accredited college or university may be substituted for each six months of the required experience.

• Administrative capacity is work where primary duties consist of performing administrative tasks of an office; excluding work such as clerical, secretarial, sales, equipment operations, and manual labor.

Transcripts/ College Hours or Course Work: See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

Do you think you are good fit for our team?

We would love to talk to you!

BENEFITS:

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA.
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state.
• Wellness Program and Activities.
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Purchaser IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Purchaser IV series.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.