Construction Records Auditor III or IV

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Construction Records Auditor III or IV based in Fort Worth, TX.  We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

Work Location:  2501 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. 

This posting is for one (1) Construction Records Auditor III or IV position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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)

Const Records Auditor III

Audits and conducts final review of 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.

Const Records Auditor IV

Is responsible for the audit and final review of construction project records; verifies contractors' 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:

Const Records Auditor III

• Acts as liaison and assists with Federal Highway Administration and departmental reviews of construction records.

• Advises contractors' bookkeepers on record-keeping procedures.

• Assists area engineers by providing direction and technical expertise in resolving contract administration problems.

• Performs and reviews construction records audits and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements and work orders.
• Performs final review of contracts.
• Prepares related correspondence and reports.
• Represents district or Construction Division at meetings regarding contract administration.
• Trains less experienced recordkeepers and records auditors.
• 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.

Const Records Auditor IV (above duties, as well as:)

• Acts as liaison and assists with Federal Highway Administration and departmental reviews of construction records.
• Advises contractors' bookkeepers on record-keeping procedures.
• Assists area engineers by providing direction and technical expertise in resolving contract administration problems.
• Performs and reviews construction records audits and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements and work orders.
• Performs final review of contracts.
• Prepares related correspondence and reports.
• Represents district or Construction Division at meetings regarding contract administration.
• Trains less experienced recordkeepers and records auditors.
• 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.

Const Records Auditor III

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 2 years of record keeping,  bookkeeping, auditing or other related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Const Records Auditor IV

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3 years of record keeping,  bookkeeping, auditing or other related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Conditions of Employment:

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

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. A Safety Impact position will be subject to random drug testing.- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

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. Above the EEO/ADA field on job description page

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.

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