Environmental Inspections Unit Director

Date:
Sep 18, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Environmental Inspections Unit Director

Director IV

Dept of State Health Services

Environmental

21654

10/02/2026

Internal and External

Life, Physical, and Social Science

$8,488.33 - $14,356.00

Monthly

TEXAS-B-29

Day

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Up to 25%

Regular

Full time

Exempt

AUSTIN

1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)

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The Director of the Environmental Section Inspections Unit is selected by and accountable to the Environmental Section Director, within the Consumer Protection Division. Leads, directs, coordinates, and manages the operations and activities of the Unit. Implements policies and standards to conduct inspections and regulate programs in the Unit (e.g., lead, asbestos, abusable volatile chemicals (AVCs), tattoos and body piercing, Hazard Communication, and Hazardous Products), to protect and improve public health.

Must thoroughly know and understand applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the Unit. Develops systems to oversee, monitor, evaluate and improve effectiveness of programs. Interprets and implements applicable federal and state laws, Department rules and policies. Develops and implements strategic plans, policies, and programs. Establishes goals and objectives for the Inspections Unit. Manages Unit stakeholder relationships. Assists with legislative review and responses, including bill analyses, cost estimates and inquiries.

Works under limited supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

(30%) Effectively leads, manages, and provides overall vision and strategic direction for the Inspections Unit. Directs the overall planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of programs and policies to promote effective program administration and service delivery. Makes well-informed program management decisions impacting programs. Reviews and evaluates impact of proposed federal and state laws on Unit programs throughout the state. Assesses, evaluates, and improves programs.

Ensures rules and standards established by the Department are fair, equitable, and consistent with state and federal law. Assists the Section Director and Deputy Commissioner in responding to legislative inquiries and preparing to provide testimony. (25%) Develops partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with the Environmental Section Director and other colleagues. Promotes partnerships with stakeholders at national, federal, and state levels by encouraging collaboration and participation in opportunities to define desired outcomes for Unit programs.

Implements customer service and organizational improvement…