CHI Division Coordinator - Program Specialist VII - Remote

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services seeks a Program Specialist VII in the Community Health Improvement division for senior level consultative services and program management. You will guide grant actions, develop policies, and oversee rulemaking with minimal supervision while coordinating with executive leadership.

The role requires a four‑year degree (master’s preferred) and strong communication, strategic planning, and mentoring skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Work experience may substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates review, revision and approval of action memos, executive correspondence, reports, or publications submitted to the Division Office.
• Prepares reports, briefing documents, presentations, and talking points for ADC and Deputy Commissioner, in coordination with CHI Section staff or other DSHS entities.
• Manages division‑level coordination for grant and funding actions review.
• Ensure materials meet required standards, deadlines, and routing protocols.
• Coordinates rule-making processes for the Division.
• Engages and guides staff in all aspects of the rules process.
• Performs regular review of statute and policy for consideration of revising rules.
• Identifies process improvements and facilitates development and revision of operational policies and procedures for the Division to guide implementation of improvements.
• Reviews policies and procedures for the entire division on a wide variety of operational topics.
• Responds to legislative and external inquiries and requests.
• Serves as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public to explain program specifics and requirements.
• Participates in Division consultation to Sections regarding advisory committee and council activities and written products.
• Reviews advisory committee operations across the Division to ensure consistency in facilitation of advisory committees and use of staff resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Public administration

Rulemaking

Policy development

Strategic planning

Budget processes

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Lead worker

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Texas Department of State Health Services seeks a Program Specialist VII in the Community Health Improvement division for senior level consultative services and program management. You will guide grant actions, develop policies, and oversee rulemaking with minimal supervision while coordinating with executive leadership.

The role requires a four‑year degree (master’s preferred) and strong communication, strategic planning, and mentoring skills in a fast‑paced environment.