TCEQ - Event Planner (Contract Specialist III)

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Are you an experienced Event Planner (Contract Specialist), 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 states public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of the Office of the Executive Director, you would support management of the agency's day-to-day operations. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our External Relations Division.

HERES WHAT YOULL BE DOING

Plan, develop, coordinate, and administer educational outreach workshops and events targeted to the regulated community for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Prepare and manage contracts for facilities and services to support events; monitor contract performance, including corrective action as appropriate.

Coordinate, plan, and oversee seminars and workshops. Assist with the planning of conferences.

Develop web applications and documents in coordination with the Lead Internet Developer. Make applications and documents available on the TCEQ internal web site. Ensure materials posted on agency web sites conform to agency standards, including accessibility standards.

Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience preparing and managing contracts for facilities and services to support events.

Experience coordinating seminars, workshops, and conferences.

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus one year of full-time experience in contracting or purchasing.

OR

Five years of full-time experience in contracting or purchasing.

Note: Must obtain the Texas Contract Manager Certification (CTCM) within twelve (12) months of hire date.

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK:

See instructionson 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 theContract Specialist III-IVstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theContract Specialist III-IVseries.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ External Relations Division.

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.

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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: click the hyperlink under Occupational Category for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.