Information Specialist V

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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

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  Information Specialist V
• Job Title:Information Specialist V
• Agency:Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
• Department:Creative Engagement Division
• Posting Number:20149
• Closing Date:10/13/2026
• Posting Audience:Internal and External
• Occupational Category:Computer and Mathematical
• Salary Range:$5,425.33-$8,886.16
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group:TEXAS-B-24
• Shift:Day
• Additional Shift:
• Telework:Eligible for Telework
• Travel:Up to 25%
• Regular/Temporary:Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
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• Job Location City:AUSTIN
• Job Location Address:4900 N LAMAR BLVD
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• MOS Codes:,,,X,35PX,3N0X6,46A,46S,46Z,INF,MC,PA,SEI
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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is undertaking a multi-phase initiative to modernize its case management system to better support the agency’s mission and operational needs. DFPS is seeking an internal communications professional to serve as a member of the Case Management Transformation Program (CMTP) team to lead communication planning and support organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise readiness activities.

The individual selected will represent the DFPS Communications Officeand contribute to informational and communications work involving the collection of information to develop, create, and produce, content and materials for release to various communications media (broadcast, print, digital). This position is classified as a full-time position (40 hours a week). Work outside of regular hours may be required. Travel to other DFPS offices(s) may be required.

Work will be performed under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Work location:

4900 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX. Position is eligible for hybrid work.

At DFPS, we build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. A modern, well-designed child welfare information system is essential to that mission—enabling frontline staff to spend more time supporting children, families, and vulnerable adults and less time navigating outdated processes and tools. This work directly contributes to improved decision ‑ making, stronger accountability, better data quality, and more timely services, helping ensure DFPS can meet its responsibilities to Texas children, families, and vulnerable adults now and in the future.