Accounting Section SSO III

Date:
May 27, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Functional

Title:

Accounting Section SSO III

Job Title:

Staff Services Officer III

Agency:
Dept of State Health Services

Department:
Accounting

Posting Number: 16652

Closing Date: 06/10/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $4,333.33 monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19

Shift: Day

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RBB)

Employee Benefits:

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

• Recruitment Support: 15% – prepare job postings, schedule interviews, screen applications, and conduct assessments.
• Onboarding and HR: 25% – conduct and oversee onboarding of new hires and transfers, ensuring badge, supplies, keys, equipment, and access needed.
• Offboarding: 20% – coordinate processing of separating employees, deactivate badge and software access, return state property.
• Office Administration: 15% – maintain current position descriptions, coordinate annual reviews, notify staff of required training, maintain org charts, business flow charts, excel spreadsheets, process email, maintain calendars, schedule meetings, input requisitions in CAPPS FIN, track/​certify receipt of order for invoice payment, maintain inventory, maintain records and filing system, manage SharePoint.
• General: 15% – serve as subject matter expert, prepare, edit, distribute correspondence, reports, forms; audit work accuracy; maintain confidentiality.
• Asset Management: 5% – track and coordinate maintenance of property, submit work orders, process entry and security requests, assist with relocations, building/IT/copy/phone/key requests.
• Other Duties as Assigned: 5% – back‑up for other positions, assist in special projects, disaster response and continuity of operations.

• Office management and human resource administration.
• English grammar, spelling, writing style and basic math.
• Critical thinking.
• Effective communication, both verbally and written.
• Developing, writing, editing and proof‑reading documents.
• Analyzing and evaluating complex program and policy issues.
• Use of computer equipment;
  Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
• Independently compose letters, memoranda, reports, and procedures.
• Handle stressful situations with diplomacy and tactful interactions.
• Maintain positive environment and maintain professional relationships.
• Study and evaluate problems and propose recommendations.
• Interpret agency policies and procedures.
• Analyze and solve work problems.
• Communicate effectively.
• Supervise the work of others.
• Provide training for staff in personnel administration and office practices.
• Proofread with high accuracy.
• Prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Plan, organize and complete projects independently.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Retain records per agency requirements.

• Preferred:
  Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with relevant coursework; two years general office experience; six months human resource administration and onboarding; experience with Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint; experience creating organizational charts; one year in recent positions; typing speed 40 wpm with no errors.
• Required:
  
  Longevity of one year in recent positions and typing speed 40 wpm with no errors.

In‑basket assessment will be conducted prior to interview to verify typing speed.

DSHS will provide reasonable accommodations through ADA during the hiring process. Contact HHS Employee Service Center if assistance needed.

• Salaries follow DSHS guidelines; contingent on budgeted funds.
• Applicants may be required to pass background checks.
• DSHS uses E‑Verify; bring I‑9 documentation on first day.