Program and Advisory Committee Coordinator

Date: Jun 9, 2026
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Posting Number: 17681
Closing Date: 06/23/2026
Job Title: Program Specialist V
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Newborn Screening
Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $5,888.50
Shift: Day
Telework: Not Eligible
Travel: Up to 10%

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.

The Program Specialist V (PS V) Program and Advisory Committee Coordinator works under the direction of the Special Projects Manager within the newborn screening (NBS) Unit. This position performs highly advanced (senior level) consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, advisory committees (AC), governmental agencies, health care providers, community organizations, and the public. Work includes policy development and program coordination supporting NBS programs and associated advisory committees.

This position serves as a subject‑matter expert on advisory committee operations, stakeholder engagement, and Texas NBS. It provides coordination and support duties for the NBS Advisory Committee (NBSAC), Sickle Cell Task Force (SCTF), and other ACs as needed. Work involves providing counsel and support to ACs, consulting with legal, government affairs, and other agencies to coordinate major AC activities, including reports, rules, and bylaws.

Functions as lead for complaints submitted by the public. Provides support to families in accessing treatment and services for newborns with an abnormal newborn screen; assists individuals needing benefits. Addresses inquiries from health care providers, hospitals, clinics, and families regarding the NBS program; prepares monitoring reports and strategies to evaluate program services and maintain compliance with federal regulations. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

To perform these job duties, this position may require working extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission‑critical reporting requirements.

• EFJ 1: Coordinates and provides advanced operational, logistic, and governance support for the NBSAC and SCTF per the Texas Open Meetings Act, relevant statutes, agency policies, and enterprise governance standards. Plans, schedules, and coordinates virtual and in‑person meetings; develops agendas and supporting materials; coordinates with stakeholders to meet document approval deadlines and ensures accessibility to support full participation for committee members and the public.
  
  Supports various subcommittees and researches resources for advisory committee issues.
• EFJ 2: Serves as liaison with the HHSC Advisory Committee Coordination Office (ACCO) to ensure timely and accurate posting of meeting notices, distribution of invitations, and dissemination of official communications. Prepares, maintains, and archives official meeting records, including minutes, procedural manuals, templates, and historical documentation, in compliance with HHSC records retention requirements and audit standards.
• EFJ 3: Oversees solicitation, review, and appointment process for advisory committee members appointed by the DSHS or HHSC Commissioners. Collaborates with DSHS staff and HHSC Legal, Web Services, ACCO, and division and program leadership to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and proper public posting of vacancies and notices. Maintains and updates application materials and evaluation tools, trains and participates in review and selection panels, prepares appointment packets and executive briefings, and supports the presentation of recommendations to HHSC leadership and the Executive Council.
• EFJ 4: Updates advisory committee‑related bylaws and rules as necessary. Works with government affairs and legal to support development of required legislatively mandated reports and other advisory committee…