TCEQ - Purchaser IV (00050841)

Organization

: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

: Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753

Job

: Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 State Job Code: 1933 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 19

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 4,739.00 - 4,739.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt

Job Posting

: Jul 25, 2025, 3:29:26 PM

Closing Date

: Aug 9, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Description

Are you an experienced Purchaser, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources. 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. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Provide guidance and training related to the acquisition of goods, services, and equipment for programs of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Develop, plan, organize, and coordinate specifications 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; prepare solicitation and procurement documents; 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.
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.
Ensure procurement files are well documented and appropriately maintained, and necessary information and documents are maintained in respective databases. Submit and review data as required for agency and state reporting.

Qualifications

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

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

REQUIRED 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. TRANSCRIPT / 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. CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Purchaser state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Purchaser series. WORK SCHEDULE Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 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 in HQ
Work-Life Balance

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 (M.O.S.) CODES M.O.S. 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.

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TCEQ - Purchaser IV

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