SECO - Contract Manager (Program Spec III)

• Applications must be filed at 
• https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00052934

Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? 

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! 

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. 

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

About the State Energy Conservation Office

Working in the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) is not your typical government job. If you want to work with a dynamic team and gain experience on energy efficiency programs where you are involved in managing contracts from cradle to grave, this is the ideal position for you.   

SECO has many programs that help public entities in Texas reduce utility costs and maximize energy efficiency.  This opportunity focuses on a hands-on approach to managing contracts and positively impacting Texans.

We are looking for someone with: (1) great attention to detail; (2) excellent communications skills to work with internal and external customers; (3) eagerness to learn new skills to perform job duties; and (4) a positive attitude to work through challenges and find solutions. SECO is a harmonious team, so we want to hire someone who values a collaborative environment.
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Work Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. May occasionally work evenings, weekends, or holidays. Hours may change based on business needs. This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
•    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree

• Experience:
• •    Full-time program and/or contract management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
•    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, energy management, energy resources, sustainable energy, or a related field.  

• Experience:
• •    Experience managing state contracts to include financial and progress reporting.
• •    Experience including technical assistance to state agencies and local/county governments.
• •    Experience with Federal Compliance Standards and related reporting software, including prevailing wage compliance.
• •    Experience in troubleshooting and assisting with software-related inquiries.
• •    Experience in meeting participation and/or leading meetings with representatives of technical assistance to state agencies and local/county governments. 
• •    Experience making formal presentations to local, state, and federal government officials.
• •    Experience in writing technical reports, preparing Request for Proposal, and Requests for Applications.

Substitutions

Post graduate education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year for year basis with a maximum of 60 hours or 2 years. 

Licenses And Certifications

•    Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or must obtain the Certified Texas Contract Manager certification within 6 months.
•    A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A state issued driving record for the last 36 months, A valid Texas driver’s license (or state of residency driver’s license), and current proof of automobile insurance.

Summary of Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking (is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computer, telephone and client customer contact. It requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel and reach as need for filing or similar routine office duties. This job also requires normal cognitive ability, require the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to details despite interruption. Marginal or corrective visual or audio requirements are required for reading printed materials, computer screens, and communicating with internal and external customers. May involve up to 25 pounds of office equipment/material on a limited basis.
 

In This Role You Will:

• Knowledge of:
• •    Local, state, and federal laws related to the energy efficiency.
• •    Local, state and federal government budgeting processes
• •    Program management processes and state contracting guidelines
• •    Training and marketing techniques

Skill in:
•    Planning and scheduling deliverables within projects
•    Proficient Microsoft (MS) Word (using templates and styles), MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS SharePoint. Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
•    Writing reports and preparing presentations
•    Delivering presentations to a variety of audiences
•    Effectively conveying information and encouraging an exchange of ideas. 
•    Identifying, defining, and solving problems.

Ability to:
•    Gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts
•    Analyze issues, draw valid conclusions and make recommendations
•    Develop and analyze appropriate measurement objectives
•    Learn new concepts and apply knowledge appropriately
•    Market programs
•    Prepare concise reports
•    Develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures
•    Communicate and present effectively 
•    Use personal mobile phones for two-factor/multi-factor authentication to securely access CPA systems while also ensuring immediate communication by receiving critical/emergency calls and texts
•    Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of state employees, taxpayers, and other members of the public. 
•    Follow all agency confidentiality, privacy, and information security policies and procedures. 
•    Appropriately store, secure, and protect sensitive records and other confidential documents and data in accordance with the agency’s certified Records Retention Schedule. 
•    Seek guidance and clarification from relevant agency specialists when potential confidential issues arise. 
•    Use discretion and appropriate judgement in communicating confidential and sensitive information. 
•    Work with others to achieve a common goal. 
•    Adjust to changing workplace demands. 
•    Meet the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.  
•    Effectively demonstrate skill and ability to perform the specific job duties and tasks as defined by a job description. 
•    Be dependable, meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.

Maximize Your Earnings!

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Important Note To The Candidate:

Salary is contingent upon qualifications. 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.

• MILITARY PREFERENCE
• To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
• https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
• Click on the occupational category for the position.
• Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office, 
• Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.