Associate Deputy Commissioner

Date:
Sep 23, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Associate Deputy Commissioner

Job Title: Director VI

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Lab & Infectious Disease Svcs

Posting Number: 21788

Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support

Salary Range: $10,271.00 - $15,416.67

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-31

Shift: Day

Travel: Up to 20%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

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

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Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

The Associate Deputy Commissioner (ADC) for the Infectious Disease Prevention Division is under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) for the Infectious Disease Prevention Division within the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Works under limited direction with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The ADC assists the DC in providing executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic support for the HIV/STD Section, Immunization Section, Tuberculosis and Hansen’s Disease Unit, and the DSHS Pharmacy, including support for the effective and efficient administration of the human and capital resources of the IDP Division.

In assisting with the management of the division, the ADC supports day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives to ensure that the division meets the agency’s public health goals and objectives. Responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of plans; program development, execution, monitoring, and evaluation; supporting the establishment of division goals and objectives; and helping ensure resources are appropriately acquired and efficiently utilized in compliance with state agency laws and policies.

Responsibilities include interpreting federal and state laws and regulations, as well as department policies as applicable to the functions of this division and supporting the administration of programs and services and coordination with federal, state, and local health-related agencies. The ADC supports continuous improvement and the execution of the Department’s goals, objectives, and guiding principles in coordination with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

This position serves as a senior member of the IDP Division leadership team and works closely with the DC, division leadership, agency executives, and staff at all levels of the agency, as well as external stakeholders including providers, elected officials, local health departments, and coalitions.

The selected candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills, problem solving, and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience with public health services and systems, managing complex…