Program Specialist III
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Health Communications
Overview
Date:
Jan 16, 2026
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.
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Functional
Title:
Program Specialist III
Job Title:
Program Specialist III
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: HAI Quality Assurance
Posting Number: 13007
Closing Date: 07/17/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19
Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $5,178.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Telework
Additional Shift:
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHT)
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
Do you have a "can do" attitude? Enjoy working on a dynamic team and are passionate about public health and healthcare?
The Program Specialist III implements training initiatives and develops strategies and materials to train the public health and healthcare workforce across multiple settings. Work involves planning, developing, marketing, and implementing Healthcare Safety training to healthcare and public health workers, program staff, government agencies, and community organizations via in-person and virtual training sessions. The Program Specialist III also helps coordinate and plan logistics for various meetings, conferences and special events.
This position is responsible for responding to incoming questions and concerns from healthcare facilities and the public regarding Healthcare Safety training events and works closely with other members of the Healthcare Safety Unit on program initiatives. The Program Specialist III serves as a liaison with the DSHS Communications Office and Office of Practice and Learning and collects and analyzes training data for grant and leadership reporting purposes.
This position works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
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