Injury Prevention Unit Coordinator

Date:
Jan 15, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Injury Prevention Unit Coordinator

Job Title: Program Specialist V

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Injury Prevention

Posting Number: 12932

Closing Date: 01/29/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21

Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $5,888.50

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)

Other Locations: MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

The Program Specialist V, or Injury Prevention Unit Coordinator, works under the direction of the Director of Injury Prevention. This position performs advanced (senior level) consultative services, technical assistance, analysis activities and oversight of operational aspects of the Injury Prevention Unit. This work includes, but is not limited to, extensive knowledge of rules and the rule making process, agency regulations, coordinating the planning, development, and completion of injury prevention initiatives, and oversight and evaluation of strategic plans and communications.

Represents the unit on agency wide committees and coordinates with the division on legislative analysis, tracking and implementation. Prepares documents, reports, presentations, and briefings for the unit, section, and/ or the Deputy Commissioner for the Community Health Improvement Division. Coordinates special projects to improve injury prevention efforts and improves internal processes within the unit. Coordinate the development and posting of outward facing communication materials.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. To perform these job duties, this position may require working extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission critical reporting requirements.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

(35%) Represents and acts on behalf of the unit director to provide consultation and guidance to programs within the unit on policy, planning and administration. Facilitates and coordinates the flow of program and administrative assignments and composes/edits final responses. Works closely with managers, legal, unit staff and others to ensure that division strategic goals and objectives are current and consistent with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) processes.

Consult with public and private agencies involved in the programs to resolve problems, identify training needs, and discuss program effectiveness. Provides education to staff on the full range of activities related to new legislative program initiatives, development, project management, monitoring and reporting responsibilities. Oversees the compliance/response to external audits and investigations (State Auditors, Governmental Accounting Office, Health Resources & Services Administration, etc.).

Oversees the coordination of memoranda, correspondence, bill analysis and tracking, management reviews, productivity reports, cost estimates and technical assistance and analysis to form a concise report of issues with internal and external staff. Represents the unit…