LTCR Inspector

Overview

Date:
Jan 12, 2026

Location:

HOUSTON, 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. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. 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: LTCR Inspector

Job Title: Inspector V

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Rgn 06-Reg Svc HCSSA Reg

Posting Number: 12702

Closing Date: 04/12/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Protective Services

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20

Salary Range: $5,035.99 - $6,779.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 80%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: HOUSTON

Job Location Address: 5425 POLK ST

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The LTCR Inspector conducts on-site inspections and investigations including those involving abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults and children with mental illness or Intellectual, Developmental, and Physical Disabilities in various Texas Long-Term Care facilities. The Inspector will testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.

Essentially, the position requires writing reports detailing deficiencies/violations, remedies, and narratives to support regulatory determinations. The role may require outside traditional hours as needed for case-related functions, on-call duties, and/or as required by management.

This position offers a competitive starting salary, state benefits, and travel across the region and state. It involves writing reports and conducting regulatory assessments to determine compliance.

HHSC offers benefits including eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, a retirement annuity, and 401(k)/457 programs.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule and performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts on-site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys at Long-Term Care providers to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations.
• Completes written reports for each inspection or survey detailing deficiencies and narratives to support regulatory findings.
• Investigates abuses, neglect, or exploitation and determines findings; may make referrals to HHSC’s Employee Misconduct Registry when applicable.
• Establishes priorities in gathering evidence and analyzes evidence to determine regulatory compliance; ensures chain of custody and proper handling of information.
• Reviews and approves corrective action plans; informs providers of immediate remedial actions and may recommend enforcement actions and penalties.
• Participates in meetings, testifies at hearings or court proceedings, and may train new hires through on-the-job training.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be on-call for emergencies or high-priority situations.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program area.
• Knowledge of acceptable professional standards of care.
• Skills in conducting inspections and investigations and determining proper courses of action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare reports, interpret laws and regulations, analyze data, and make sound regulatory decisions.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and handle potentially emotion-filled environments.
• Proficiency with computers and standard software (Microsoft Office) and ability to conduct interviews in…