Lead Operations Admin for Public Health – Austin

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin seeks a Staff Services Officer V to lead administrative operations within the HIV/STD Section. This role oversees HR policy guidance, staff scheduling, and back-office support for multiple units.

You will supervise administrative staff, coordinate assignments, prepare meeting materials, and ensure documents meet writing standards while supporting disaster response readiness and day-to-day agency operations.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience providing support to Directors and Managers related to Administrative and Support functions.
• Experience with handling confidential personnel records and information.
• Experience with processing assignments for management review

Responsibilities

• Serve as Section point-of-contact for Administration HR policies and procedures.
• Lead the administrative staff, coordinating assignments and timelines.
• Ensure Section correspondence, reports, and documents meet DSHS writing standards.
• Provide front desk coverage, travel approval, and office logistics support.
• Assist with disaster response readiness and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Documentation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin seeks a Staff Services Officer V to lead administrative operations within the HIV/STD Section. This role oversees HR policy guidance, staff scheduling, and back-office support for multiple units.

You will supervise administrative staff, coordinate assignments, prepare meeting materials, and ensure documents meet writing standards while supporting disaster response readiness and day-to-day agency operations.