LTCR Inspector V

Date:
Feb 19, 2026

Location:

WACO, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. 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.

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Functional

Title:

LTCR Inspector V
Job Title: Inspector - License & Cert
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: APS Provider Investigations
Posting Number: 13959
Closing Date: 04/20/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Protective Services
Salary Range: $5,035.99 - $6,779.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 80%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

WACO
Job Location City: WACO
Job Location Address: 801 AUSTIN AVE STE B-30

Other Locations: Waco;
Austin;
Bastrop;
Brenham;
Bryan;
Burnet;
Caldwell;
Cameron;
Gatesville;
Georgetown;
Giddings;
Hearne;
Hillsboro;
Johnson City;
Killeen;
La Grange;
Lampasas;
Llano;
Lockhart;
Madisonville;
Marble Falls;
Marlin;
Meridian;
Mexia;
Navasota;
Round Rock;
San Marcos;
San Saba;
Taylor;
Temple;
Washington;
Waxahachie

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LTCR Inspector – Starting Market Rate Salary $60,431.88

The Inspector V conducts on‑site inspections and investigations including those involving abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults and children with mental illness or intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities in various Texas long‑term care facilities, including licensed‑only nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, day activity and health services (DAHS), DAHS‑individualized skills and socialization (DAHS‑ISS), and prescribed pediatric extended care centers. Investigations are completed in accordance with Texas Administrative Code and Long‑Term Care Regulatory (LTCR) policy.

The inspector will testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.

Works occasionally outside of traditional working hours (8 am – 5 pm), which includes evening hours, weekends, and holidays, as required for case‑related functions, on‑call duties, and/or as required by management.

This position offers a competitive starting salary; excellent state benefits, including health insurance and retirement; and the opportunity to regularly travel to different providers within a region and across the state – please see the Additional Information section below for more detail on travel.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

1. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

2. Conducts on‑site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys to include the investigation of abuse, neglect, and exploitation at Long‑Term Care (LTC) providers to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations. Conducts exit conferences at the end of an inspection with facility staff regarding preliminary findings. (25%)

3. Completes written reports for each inspection or survey to detail deficiencies and provide narratives to support regulatory findings. Summarizes facts obtained…