Overview
Date:
Jan 16, 2026
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional
Title:
Program Specialist IV
Job Title: Program Specialist IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: HCR ARU - Admin SS & Mobile
Posting Number: 12852
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
Salary Range: $5,403.01 - $6,779.25
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: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations: MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Architectural Review Unit (ARU) Manager, independently coordinates the scheduling and operational planning of inspections, and is primarily responsible for processing and dissimulating inspection reports and inspection templates, and tracking inspection reports related to general and special hospitals, limited services rural hospitals (LSRH), private psychiatric hospital and crisis stabilization units (PPH&CSU), ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), end stage renal dialysis (ESRD) facilities, and freestanding emergency medical care (FEMC) facilities and federal surveys within the multiple licensing programs of Architectural Review Unit.Navigate applicants through the inspection scheduling process and collaborate with Unit Manager on inefficient operations and develop steps for operational improvement.Monitor, review, and analyze technical patterns and trends to determine potential realignment, adjustments, and streamlined service delivery.Work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job Functions
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties assigned. Works cooperatively with agency staff, Unit Managers and HHSC Regulatory Services Division.(25%) Reviews and evaluates inspection application eligibility. Maintains inspection application database. Schedules inspections and disseminates the inspection site location and contact information to all inspectors. Monitors the status of inspection applications. Creates and sends inspectiondeficiency letters to applicants and licensees.(25%) Assists in the development of inspection application tracking procedures, policies, and forms. Compiles, monitors, and reports data on re-inspections, cancellations, and inspection counts in a monthly report for Unit manager and HHSC Regulatory Services Division. Resolves application issues for applicants and licensees. Provides guidance to staff on application requirements and department Administration policies.(20%) Processes and disseminates correspondence from inspection deficieinces to the stakeholders. Creates inspection templates. Compiles, reviews, proofreads and edits architectural correspondence for pre-construction, intermediate, and final construction inspection reports.(15%) Assists applicants with technical matters and educating applicants regarding online application system. Trains other staff on application process and technical matters of data entry. Creates training presentations for both internal staff and stakeholder on inspection scheduling, electronic payment, and closure of projects. Identifies and reports inspection software issues.(10%) Assists other staff in completing administrative and technical work as needed, including but not limited to phone coverage rotation for answering incoming calls and processing incoming communications. Maintains current knowledge in…
