Texas Department of State Health Services
HIV/STD Prevention Unit Director
Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Details
Functional Title: HIV/STD Prevention Unit Director
Job Title: Director II
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: HIVSTD Prevention Unit
Posting Number: 11339
Closing Date: 12/18/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
Salary Range: $7,015.16 - $11,864.50 per month
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Job Location City: Austin, TX
Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200
Brief Job Description Works under the general direction of the HIV/STD Section Director. Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in the day-to-day operations of the HIV/STD Prevention Unit. The Unit Director develops, reviews, improves, and maintains program operations that support effective program activities. Uses project management and other techniques to identify priorities, goals, and implementation of new activities or process improvements. Evaluates program and administrative activities. Represents the agency at meetings and hearings. Supervises and evaluates direct reports and provides budgetary oversight and management of the HIV/STD programs. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
Provides overall leadership, planning, and direction for the implementation of program activities within the HIV/STD Prevention Unit. Works with stakeholders to assess state needs and gaps and identifies priorities and strategies for enhancing client access to quality public health HIV/STD services (20%).
Effectively and strategically develops, reviews, and approves the HIV/STD Prevention Unit budget, including providing input on budget development, local contracts, and management of medications and treatment. Proposes policy options for leadership consideration on improving fiscal management of the HIV/STD programs (25%).
Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities to ensure that they align with all requirements (legislative, agency, and federal/state statutes). Ensures that activities are carried out in accordance with federal and state statute and regulations, and in compliance with grant and cooperative agreement requirements (15%).
Oversees response to internal and external inquiries and assignments. Provides guidance and assistance to staff on assignments as needed. Reviews Unit responses and products to ensure quality and comprehensiveness (15%).
Represents the department by making presentations, providing information and testimony, and collaborating with stakeholder groups, other state agencies, and federal partners (10%).
Manages and develops unit staff through review of performance data, consultation, training, and performance appraisal. Responsible for hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave for unit personnel (10%).
Other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, subject to alternate shift patterns or location (5%).
Initial Screening Criteria
Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree in public health, public administration, or related field or 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience in supervision of employees, including hiring staff, staff development and evaluation, counseling, and implementation of human resource activities.
A minimum of three years of experience working for a public health department or state government preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing federal or state grants, contracts, procurements, or budgets.
Salary Information and Eligibility
The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines and is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
DSHS uses E‑Verify. Applicants must bring I‑9 documentation on the first day of work.
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Functional Title: HIV/STD Prevention Unit Director
Job Title: Director II
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: HIVSTD Prevention Unit
Posting Number: 11339
Closing Date: 12/18/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
Salary Range: $7,015.16 - $11,864.50 per month
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Job Location City: Austin, TX
Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200
Brief Job Description Works under the general direction of the HIV/STD Section Director. Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in the day-to-day operations of the HIV/STD Prevention Unit. The Unit Director develops, reviews, improves, and maintains program operations that support effective program activities. Uses project management and other techniques to identify priorities, goals, and implementation of new activities or process improvements. Evaluates program and administrative activities. Represents the agency at meetings and hearings. Supervises and evaluates direct reports and provides budgetary oversight and management of the HIV/STD programs. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
Provides overall leadership, planning, and direction for the implementation of program activities within the HIV/STD Prevention Unit. Works with stakeholders to assess state needs and gaps and identifies priorities and strategies for enhancing client access to quality public health HIV/STD services (20%).
Effectively and strategically develops, reviews, and approves the HIV/STD Prevention Unit budget, including providing input on budget development, local contracts, and management of medications and treatment. Proposes policy options for leadership consideration on improving fiscal management of the HIV/STD programs (25%).
Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities to ensure that they align with all requirements (legislative, agency, and federal/state statutes). Ensures that activities are carried out in accordance with federal and state statute and regulations, and in compliance with grant and cooperative agreement requirements (15%).
Oversees response to internal and external inquiries and assignments. Provides guidance and assistance to staff on assignments as needed. Reviews Unit responses and products to ensure quality and comprehensiveness (15%).
Represents the department by making presentations, providing information and testimony, and collaborating with stakeholder groups, other state agencies, and federal partners (10%).
Manages and develops unit staff through review of performance data, consultation, training, and performance appraisal. Responsible for hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave for unit personnel (10%).
Other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, subject to alternate shift patterns or location (5%).
Initial Screening Criteria
Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree in public health, public administration, or related field or 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience in supervision of employees, including hiring staff, staff development and evaluation, counseling, and implementation of human resource activities.
A minimum of three years of experience working for a public health department or state government preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing federal or state grants, contracts, procurements, or budgets.
Salary Information and Eligibility
The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines and is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
DSHS uses E‑Verify. Applicants must bring I‑9 documentation on the first day of work.
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