Policy and Rules Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Government
Government Administration, Public Health
Career Opportunities:
Policy and Rules Specialist (21329)
Posting 21329
-Posted
09/11/2026
- Health & Human Services Comm
- CCL Policy & Program Ops
- Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Eligible for Telework
-c. $5000 - $6999 per month
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.
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Title:
Policy and Rules Specialist Job Title: CCL Prog Spec VI Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: CCL Policy & Program Ops Posting Number: 21329 Closing Date: 09/25/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science Salary Range: $6,520.63-$8,304.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 Shift: Day Additional Shift: None Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST Other Locations: None MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
Job Description: The Program Specialist VI, Policy and Rules Specialist, works under the supervision of the Child Care Regulation (CCR) Policy and Rules Director. The Program Specialist VI works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Program Specialist VI is responsible for planning, researching, developing, and implementing major cross-program initiatives that involves writing CCR rules, policies, handbooks, presentations, and compiling and analyzing data to support continuous program improvement.
The Program Specialist VI analyzes proposed legislation, completes cost estimates, conducts research and assessments of state and federal requirements to inform program rule and policy. The position serves as an expert on CCR rules and policies and provides advanced, senior-level consultation and technical assistance to CCR staff, leadership, other state agencies, advocacy groups, and the public. This position may be responsible for overseeing the work of others.
The position frequently represents CCR at meetings with other state agencies, providers, and advocacy groups. The position leads cross-functional teams and work groups, routinely interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
The Program Specialist VI must have an innovative mindset and must be skilled in continuous process improvement activities and be able to apply emotional intelligence in decision making. This position identifies the need for change while developing and implementing techniques for successful change management solutions.
The Program Specialist VI requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as a member of the Child Care Regulation team.
Essential Job Functions
Rules Development:
Plans rule projects, which includes conducting research, interpreting statute, and obtaining feedback from stakeholders, to promulgate rules in the Texas Administrative Code for regulated child care operations and the CCR program. When planning projects, the position considers the purpose of the project while also considering how a rule will impact the health, safety, and well-being of children in care and the availability and affordability of care.
The position will assess and consider the fiscal impact of drafted and proposed rules to state and regulated providers. Follows the procedures developed by CCR and the HHSC Rules Coordination Office (RCO) and applicable rules and state laws to draft and route for approval rules and other documents related to proposing and adopting changes to rules in the Texas Administrative Code.
Responds to public comments received during the informal and formal comment periods, including making recommendations to make a suggested change and writing a clear and concise justification for the recommendation. (30%)
Policy Development:
Plans program policy projects from beginning through implementation by analyzing…
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