Program Specialist IV

Posting 15166
-Posted
- Dept of State Health Services

- VS Reporting&Registration Brnch

- Education Training and Library

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

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 .

Functional

Title:

Program Specialist IV

Job Title:

Program Specialist IV
Agency:
Dept of State Health Services
Department:
VS Reporting&Registration Brnch
Posting Number:
15166
Closing Date:
09/18/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Education Training and Library
Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $5,000.00
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-20

Shift:
Day
Additional

Shift:
Days (First)
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:

Job Location City:
AUSTIN

Job Location Address:
1100 W 49TH ST (DHR)
Other Locations:
None
MOS Codes:
16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Under the direction of the Field Services Manager, responsible for leading statewide efforts for the improvement of vital records registration in Texas. Work performed requires extensive specialized knowledge of vital statistics statutes, rules, security policies, program software and public health initiatives related to the collection of demographic and statistical data on vital records. Performs highly advanced senior-level monitoring and oversight of vital statistics providers (i.e. local registrars, birth facilities) for compliance with laws, service level agreements, performance measures, policies and procedures related to timely vital records registration and issuance in Texas.

Oversees and executes comprehensive surveys and reviews of providers to ensure standardization of statutory and contractual requirements for improved data quality reporting and takes corrective action as needed. Serves as the key contact person for the state Vital Statistics Section, providing advanced consultative and technical assistance and information to stakeholders (i.e. physicians, attorneys, county clerks, justices of the peace, funeral home directors, midwives, birth hospitals, elected officials, medical examiners, hospitals, and the general public) on vital statistics initiatives.

Run reports in Excel for purposes of reporting and tracking vital statistics information.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• 40% Performs highly advanced senior-level monitoring and oversight of vital statistics providers (i.e. local registrars, birth facilities) for compliance with laws, service level agreements, performance measures, policies and procedures related to timely vital records registration and issuance in Texas. Oversees and executes comprehensive surveys and reviews of providers to ensure standardization of statutory and contractual requirements for improved data quality reporting and takes corrective action as needed.
  
  Serves as the key contact person for the state Vital Statistics Section, providing advanced consultative and technical assistance and information to stakeholders (i.e. physicians, attorneys, county clerks, justices of the peace, funeral home directors, midwives, birth hospitals, elected officials, medical examiners, hospitals, and the general public) on vital statistics initiatives.
• 35% Leads high level trainings, workshops and conferences with statewide scope. Conducts presentations pertaining to program services and communicates legislative and/or policy…