Const Records Auditor I-Waco Dist. HQ

TxDOT's Waco District is looking for a Construction Records Auditor I. TxDOT is a diverse agency, with over 12,000 employees’ statewide, and provides development opportunities with room to grow in your career. Also, at TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. This position audits construction project records; verifies contractor compliance and trains others. Work requires competence with computer software as well as, professional communication and timely responses via phone or email to members of the public, coworkers, safety professionals and mid to high level management.  The ideal candidate is experienced in construction record keeping and auditing, working with others as a team or independently, able to think logically, flexible, open, and able to adjust to change and challenges when necessary. 
TxDOT offers great employee benefits and boasts one of the top safety cultures in the heavy civil industry.  
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today!

Salary/Plan Grade:
Construction Records Auditor I (B18): $42,521- $71,055/annually 
 

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package 
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
 

Audits construction project records; verifies contractor compliance with state and federal requirements and trains others. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Advises contractors' bookkeepers on record-keeping procedures.
• May serve as District DBE Coordinator
• Monitors material testing requirements, results, and reports for compliance with specifications and standards.
• Participates in meetings regarding contract administration.
• Performs and reviews construction records audits and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements, and work orders.
• Prepares related correspondence and reports.
• Verifies contractors' compliance with federal requirements for EEO and the on-the-job training, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, and Small Business Enterprise programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. 

Experience: No experience required.

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Governmental policies and procedures
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices, and procedures
• Equal employment opportunity guidelines
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment
 

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Applicant Information: