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Health and Human Services Commission in Arlington, TX seeks a Program Specialist I for Regional Asset Management. You will support asset management tasks, train statewide staff, and ensure accurate inventory records across multiple programs.
Join a team focused on compliant processes, data-driven reporting, and continuous improvement, with travel up to 35% and a standard full-time, day-shift schedule.
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.
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Brief Job Description
Program Specialist I- serves as support of the various functions in Asset Management Office. Work includes but is not limited to providing support, coordinating with other agency program areas such as purchasing, accounting and statewide property management for asset management related tasks and functions. Coordinate, train asset management statewide inventory coordinators and AMO team staff in daily functions of asset management program task completion related to job function duties. Serve as subject matter expert for support to external program area customers. Ensures compliance with the Comptroller of Public Accounts policies and procedures for agency property management. Prepare, review and provide special reporting related to program area key measures and inventory results data, used to maintain inventory systems and ensure updates are completed accordingly. Perform asset management duties include asset tracking, tagging, inventorying and updating system asset records. Review and provide guidance with purchase requisitions for asset related purchases in CAPPS workflow, ensuring appropriate asset coding is used. Educate and provide guidance to asset custodians in their roles and responsibility related to asset care and custodianship responsibility. Assist in the program analysis and make recommendations to management and implement approved procedural or policy changes to improve or comply with legislative changes. Keep records current and maintain asset management program files. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Assist in other duties as needed.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Skills In Generating Program Performance And Other Management Reports.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications
None
Initial Screening Criteria
Additional Information
The work environment may include being outdoors, in an office setting, and/or warehouse.
Physical demands of the position include but are not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling upwards of 50lbs, repeated bending, walking, kneeling, and standing.
Position does require travel to various facilities that house state assets both inside and outside the DFW Metroplex.
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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.
ADA Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
HHSC uses E‑Verify. You must bring your I‑9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I‑9 Form
Telework Disclaimer
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.