Hidalgo Co.
Salary:
$83,602.00 Annually Location :
Edinburg, TX Job Type:
Regular Full Time Job Number:
2025-03021 Department:
Hidalgo County - Human Services Opening Date:
08/04/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Work Hours::
Monday - Friday / 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Status::
External Advertisement Open Positions::
01 Advertisement details and/or special instructions::
Please submit resume with application. Grade::
18
General Description Develops and administers the County's Indigent Health Department and its multiple programs, including development and provision of direct services, development and management of contract services.
Examples of Work Performed Plans for and advises Director of the future direct and indirect services and budgetary needs of the department. Manages the personnel, equipment, facilities, and finances assigned to the division (including hiring, ensuring training for, reviewing performance of, disciplining, and dismissing staff members.) Evaluates the services and employees of the department. Develops and implements managerial and monitoring systems to insure that the department complies with applicable state and federal laws and contractual requirements as well as the directives of the Commissioners' Court. Develops and recommends policies and guidelines for service delivery. Prepares and submits proposals for grant monies for programs which enhance non-county subsidies of human services activities and programs. On behalf of the county, develops grant and contractual agreements with other funding entities, including city, state and federal governments. May serve as liaison to county offices, other public and private agencies, Citizen's Advisory Board, and the general public concerning county human services matters. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with representatives of other agencies, governmental entities, funding sources, and the media; work with them on issues related to contracts and activities affecting the delivery of county human services. Maintains an awareness of laws, regulations, actions and events which could affect the level, quality or cost of county human services. Summarizes and analyzes data concerning county human services and costs. Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university in public administration, business administration, public health or a related field. Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.
Three (3) years of relevant experience in a related field. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to convers fluently in both languages. Ability to supervise and motivate management level employees. Ability to develop, analyze and interpret policies and procedures. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making administrative decisions involving staff and service activities. Ability to work with multiple public and private agencies and advisory groups. Knowledge and thorough understanding of federal and state grant programs and of various budgeting techniques. Ability to develop grants and contracts. Ability to review and manage complex budgets involving multiple revenue sources. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials, outside funding agencies and the general public. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Employee prepares and reviews budgets, read correspondence, reports and memos and reviews contracts for services. The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here 01
Did you graduate with a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four (4) year college or university in public administration, business administration, public health or a related field?
Yes No
02
Do you have three (3) years of relevant experience in a related field?
Yes No
03
How many years of experience do you have in this field? Required Question
$83,602.00 Annually Location :
Edinburg, TX Job Type:
Regular Full Time Job Number:
2025-03021 Department:
Hidalgo County - Human Services Opening Date:
08/04/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Work Hours::
Monday - Friday / 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Status::
External Advertisement Open Positions::
01 Advertisement details and/or special instructions::
Please submit resume with application. Grade::
18
General Description Develops and administers the County's Indigent Health Department and its multiple programs, including development and provision of direct services, development and management of contract services.
Examples of Work Performed Plans for and advises Director of the future direct and indirect services and budgetary needs of the department. Manages the personnel, equipment, facilities, and finances assigned to the division (including hiring, ensuring training for, reviewing performance of, disciplining, and dismissing staff members.) Evaluates the services and employees of the department. Develops and implements managerial and monitoring systems to insure that the department complies with applicable state and federal laws and contractual requirements as well as the directives of the Commissioners' Court. Develops and recommends policies and guidelines for service delivery. Prepares and submits proposals for grant monies for programs which enhance non-county subsidies of human services activities and programs. On behalf of the county, develops grant and contractual agreements with other funding entities, including city, state and federal governments. May serve as liaison to county offices, other public and private agencies, Citizen's Advisory Board, and the general public concerning county human services matters. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with representatives of other agencies, governmental entities, funding sources, and the media; work with them on issues related to contracts and activities affecting the delivery of county human services. Maintains an awareness of laws, regulations, actions and events which could affect the level, quality or cost of county human services. Summarizes and analyzes data concerning county human services and costs. Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university in public administration, business administration, public health or a related field. Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.
Three (3) years of relevant experience in a related field. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to convers fluently in both languages. Ability to supervise and motivate management level employees. Ability to develop, analyze and interpret policies and procedures. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making administrative decisions involving staff and service activities. Ability to work with multiple public and private agencies and advisory groups. Knowledge and thorough understanding of federal and state grant programs and of various budgeting techniques. Ability to develop grants and contracts. Ability to review and manage complex budgets involving multiple revenue sources. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials, outside funding agencies and the general public. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Employee prepares and reviews budgets, read correspondence, reports and memos and reviews contracts for services. The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here 01
Did you graduate with a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four (4) year college or university in public administration, business administration, public health or a related field?
Yes No
02
Do you have three (3) years of relevant experience in a related field?
Yes No
03
How many years of experience do you have in this field? Required Question