Deputy Associate Commissioner Regional Operations

Deputy Associate Commissioner Regional Operations

Functional

Title:

Deputy Associate Commissioner Regional Operations

Job Title:

Director IV

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
CCL Assoc Comm - SO Admin

Posting Number:
14349

Closing Date:
09/10/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Management

Salary Range: $13,762.88 - $14,356.00

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-29

Shift:
Day

Additional

Shift:
Days (First)

Telework:
Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 35%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Job Location City:
AUSTIN

Job Location Address:
701 W 51ST ST

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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Under the direction of the Associate Commissioner for Child Care Regulation (CCR), the Deputy Associate Commissioner (DAC) for Regional Operations participates in the development and communication of the strategic direction for Child Care Regulation (CCR) and effectively communicates the Regulatory Services Division (RSD) vision to Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) leadership, staff, providers, elected officials, and other stakeholders. The DAC is responsible for providing oversight and directing the regional field operations of the Day Care, Residential Child Care and Heightened Monitoring programs.

The DAC provides leadership and management of a delicate field monitoring system and one that must ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of children receiving services from child‑care facilities. This position is responsible for providing a fair and transparent regulatory structure that promotes health, safety and well‑being of children and youth receiving services within regulated child‑care operations. The Deputy Associate Commissioner leads the department with integrity and transparency and works closely with the Associate Commissioner and other levels of RSD leadership, to ensure proper communication.

This position is responsible for identifying risks and areas for Regulatory Reform within regional field operations. The Deputy Associate Commissioner must understand regulatory best practices, possess a demonstrated ability to work with other regulatory programs and other agencies, and skill in implementing innovative approaches that provide quality, consistent, efficient, and accountable regulation of child‑care facilities. This position will travel to each district on a quarterly basis and is responsible for observing inspections and investigations of regulated facilities to ensure proper application of state and federal regulations.

This position has extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and must be able to effectively communicate with HHSC leadership and staff.

• EJF 1 – Oversees and manages resources of the department to achieve goals and objectives in a fiscally responsible manner. Provides effective leadership, management, and oversight to the Directors of Field, Regional Directors, and Managers in the field for day care and residential child‑care teams within Child Care Regulation. Accountable for efficient and effective field operations by ensuring staff are properly trained.
  
  The DAC must develop strategic techniques to maximize productivity and work quality. Manages and develops staff by reviewing performance data, staff consultations, training and performance appraisals. Responsible for selection and hiring, assigning work, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, and scheduling and…