LTCR Inspector

Job Title

Title: Inspector - License & Cert

Functional

Title:

LTCR Inspector

Agency: Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Department: APS Provider Investigations

Posting Number: 12002

Closing Date: 03/12/2026

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20

Salary Range: $5,035.99 – $6,779.25 per month

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 80%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Location: 3303 MINEOLA HWY, TYLER, TX, 75702

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. The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees, including qualifying for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and a lifetime monthly retirement annuity and 401(k) and 457 Programs.

• Conduct on‑site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations.
• Complete written reports detailing deficiencies and provide narratives supporting regulatory findings.
• Summarize facts, ensure documentation is clear, concise, and follows chain‑of‑custody, and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and approve corrective action plans, inform providers of immediate remedial actions, recommend enforcement actions, and ensure administrative penalties are processed per state and federal requirements.
• Participate in meetings to discuss major inspection findings, testify at hearings and court proceedings, and train new hires through on‑job training.
• Assist with on‑call duties for emergencies and high‑priority situations, and maintain unit operations.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to long‑term care.
• Skill in conducting inspections and investigations, establishing evidence priorities, and analyzing data.
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships and effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently, prepare reports, exercise professional judgment, and integrate complex regulatory concepts.
• Ability to multi‑task with competing priorities and work in potentially emotionally charged environments.
• Proficiency with computers and office software.
• Ability to conduct interviews in various settings, including private residences, group homes, and state‑operated facilities.
• Ability to work in environments where violent or dangerous individuals may be present.

• Valid Class C (or higher) Texas driver’s license or equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Four‑year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience interacting with the public, in person or by phone.
• Preferred experience conducting investigations and working with individuals with mental illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or physical disabilities.

• Flexibility in work hours; up to 80% travel required, including statewide, overnight, and weekend travel.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
• Professional licensing and Employee Misconduct Registry checks required for former or current licensed nursing facility administrators, certified nurse aides, or medication aides.
• Acceptance of the position requires disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest, secondary employment, volunteer activities, and family connections at regulated providers.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. Contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747 for assistance with online applications or interview accommodations.

This position may be eligible for telework; however it is subject to state and agency telework policies and the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Government Administration

Tyler