Deputy Regional Director

Date:
Jan 13, 2026

Location:

Harlingen, TX

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Functional

Title:

Deputy Regional Director

Job Title:

Director IV
Agency:
Dept of State Health Services
Department:
Region 11
Posting Number: 12254
Closing Date: 07/14/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Management
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29
Salary Range: $8,488.33 - $13,167.00
Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Day
Additional

Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 25%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Facility

Location:

HARLINGEN

Job Location City: HARLINGEN

Job Location Address: 601 W SESAME DR
Other Locations:
Harlingen;
Cameron;
Mcallen

Under the direction of the Regional Medical Director (RMD), the Deputy Regional Director works with the RMD to provide overall strategic and programmatic direction of the region. Provides advanced leadership in planning, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of all operational activities. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Responsible for managerial direction of comprehensive evidence-informed public health programs and services for the region, policy interpretation, process development, coordination with local health departments and partners, and resource monitoring.

Acts on behalf of the RMD in their absence. Directly supervises assigned team members, provides daily leadership, facilitates meetings, communicates with internal and external partners, and is a member of the Incident Command Structure for public health emergencies. Must comply with HHS, DSHS, and Texas Department of Public Safety policies. Requires independent travel throughout Texas. This position is office-based in the Harlingen office, Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5 pm.

• Provides direction and guidance to senior regional program managers in areas such as Environmental and Consumer Inspections, Population-based programs, Regional Administration, and Specialized Health and Social Services.
• Responsible for programmatic oversight, management, and evaluation of program activities to assure effective use of regional resources.
• Ensures senior program managers develop work plans and utilize strategic planning tools to collaborate across programs to meet goals and evaluate effectiveness in addressing community needs.
• Ensures programmatic performance measures are accomplished through timely and accurate submission of reports and develops corrective action plans.
• Identifies and implements changes to improve program operations.
• Leads the development and implementation of special public health initiatives.
• Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas.

• Supervises, mentors, and coaches senior program managers and the Regional Administration team.
• Ensures compliance with Health and Human Services Human Resource policies, providing guidance in collaboration with HHS Human Resources and Legal representatives for hiring, promotion, reclassification, organizational change, time and leave, merit rewards, disciplinary action, and accommodation requests.
• Assures regional new employee orientation, staff development opportunities, and required licensure training for program staff.
• Maintains compliance with DSHS Policy, Fleet Operations and Management & Procedures Standards, and holds a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas.

• Oversees regional program budgets, forecasting, and monitoring expenditures to ensure funds are expended within approved budget.
• Communicates with DSHS leadership about budget challenges.
• Reviews and…